Dr. McLaughlin has been appointed the chair of the American Institute of Physics (AIP) Liaison Committee on Underrepresented Minorities. AIP LCURM is composed of a designee from each of the ten AIP Member Societies, as well as from NSBP, NSHP, and SPS. The purpose of LCURM is to reduce under representation in the physical sciences, by sharing successes, identifying gaps, forming collaborations that can impact the problem. Dr. McLaughlin also currently is serving as the representative for the American Crystallographic Association (ACA) on the committee.
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