Not sure that you want to go straight to astronomy grad school or even go
to grad school at all? Let's do some career exploration!
What: A Saturday event Jan. 24 from 9 am to 2 pm (includes morning
refreshments and lunch)
Where: Somewhere in Physics/Astronomy Building
Who: Astronomy majors plus speakers who are high school teachers,
museum/science center staff, community college instructors, observatory
support staff. Others? Your suggestions are welcome. Lots of informal
discussion and advice.
If I get sufficient response to this idea, I'll arrange the event. Please
let me know by December 10 if you think you might be interested in
attending. It's not a commitment on your part to come at this point, I
just want to see how many majors might like to do this.
Julie Lutz (jlutz@astro.washington.edu)
Emeritus Research Professor of Astronomy
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Monday, November 24, 2008
November 24, 2008
We have a short week and I hope that you get to spend the days off relaxing and being with family and friends. Here are some events to look forward to: * Note the info session today!!*
NASA Summer Opportunities (TODAY!): Nov. 24, Washington NASA Space Grant will hold an information session on summer internships at NASA Centers, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory and our local industry partners. Student interns are being recruited for these internships from all fields of science,technology, engineering and math.
WHEN: 3:30-5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 24.
WHERE: More Hall Room 220 from 3:30-5pm.
Former interns will talk about their experiences and offer insights into the application and interview process. Internships
opportunities are located throughout the United State. Applicants must be US citizens. Snacks will be provided. Excellent opportunity to hear about paid summer research work.
Astrobiology Seminar: Tomorrow (Tuesday) at 2:30pm in Phys/Astr A118, Dale Winebrenner (UW) will give a talk on "Ice Dynamics in the Martian North Polar Layered Deposits: Implications for Basal Temperatures and Astrobiology".
Undergraduate Pacific Physics and Astronomy Conference in Vancouver, BC: Students interested in going to this may want to setup carpooling and accommodations for a night or two.
The Undergraduate Pacific Physics and Astronomy Conference is an
opportunity for undergraduates from across British Columbia and Washington
to meet, share their research, and learn about career and research
opportunities in physics and astronomy.
This year's conference is hosted by the University of British Columbia in
Vancouver, on 14 March 2009. It is an all-day event, free of charge to
undergraduate participants. The conference will include presentations of
student research, a talk by a distinguished researcher, tours of lab
facilities, and opportunities for attendees to meet and network.
We hope that students from the University of Washington will be able to
attend the conference. For more information, check the UPPAC 2009 website
at http://www.physics.ubc.ca/physsoc/uppac/ or email
jcosman@physics.ubc.ca.
Cheers,
Jacob Cosman
Chair, Planning Committee
UPPAC 2009
University Disciplinary Committee: This may be an interesting opportunity for those of you curious about how the University functions. The University Disciplinary Committee is comprised of both students and faculty and is one of the formal hearing bodies for student misconduct. Students can learn more about the Student Conduct process and the UDC at http://depts.washington.edu/cssc. Students must be available from Jan 2009 - Dec 2009, although summer quarter cases are rare. If you are interested in serving on this committee, please email me and I will nominate you.
Happy Thanksgiving,
Sarah
NASA Summer Opportunities (TODAY!): Nov. 24, Washington NASA Space Grant will hold an information session on summer internships at NASA Centers, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory and our local industry partners. Student interns are being recruited for these internships from all fields of science,technology, engineering and math.
WHEN: 3:30-5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 24.
WHERE: More Hall Room 220 from 3:30-5pm.
Former interns will talk about their experiences and offer insights into the application and interview process. Internships
opportunities are located throughout the United State. Applicants must be US citizens. Snacks will be provided. Excellent opportunity to hear about paid summer research work.
Astrobiology Seminar: Tomorrow (Tuesday) at 2:30pm in Phys/Astr A118, Dale Winebrenner (UW) will give a talk on "Ice Dynamics in the Martian North Polar Layered Deposits: Implications for Basal Temperatures and Astrobiology".
Undergraduate Pacific Physics and Astronomy Conference in Vancouver, BC: Students interested in going to this may want to setup carpooling and accommodations for a night or two.
The Undergraduate Pacific Physics and Astronomy Conference is an
opportunity for undergraduates from across British Columbia and Washington
to meet, share their research, and learn about career and research
opportunities in physics and astronomy.
This year's conference is hosted by the University of British Columbia in
Vancouver, on 14 March 2009. It is an all-day event, free of charge to
undergraduate participants. The conference will include presentations of
student research, a talk by a distinguished researcher, tours of lab
facilities, and opportunities for attendees to meet and network.
We hope that students from the University of Washington will be able to
attend the conference. For more information, check the UPPAC 2009 website
at http://www.physics.ubc.ca/physsoc/uppac/ or email
jcosman@physics.ubc.ca.
Cheers,
Jacob Cosman
Chair, Planning Committee
UPPAC 2009
University Disciplinary Committee: This may be an interesting opportunity for those of you curious about how the University functions. The University Disciplinary Committee is comprised of both students and faculty and is one of the formal hearing bodies for student misconduct. Students can learn more about the Student Conduct process and the UDC at http://depts.washington.edu/cssc. Students must be available from Jan 2009 - Dec 2009, although summer quarter cases are rare. If you are interested in serving on this committee, please email me and I will nominate you.
Happy Thanksgiving,
Sarah
Monday, November 17, 2008
November 17, 2008
I hope you were all able to get out and enjoy some of the sun we had this weekend. Here are some things to keep in mind this week.
Colloquium: This Thursday at 4pm in Phys/Astr A102, Crystal Brogan (NRAO) will give a talk on "Searching for the Secrets of Massive Star Birth". Join us at 3:45pm for coffee, tea and cookies in the foyer.
Astr 322 winter 2009: We have a large number of students taking Astr 322 this winter and are considering switching to a larger room. If you have not registered for the course, but intended to, please send me an email and I can help get you registered (you will need an add code). Also, I wanted to clarify that this course is on stars, not galaxies as stated in my previous email.
REUs: Now is the time to consider applying for a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU). Browse through the REU list here: http://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/list_result.cfm?unitid=5045. Most deadlines fall in January or February, but double check with each program you are interested in.
Undergraduate Research Conference Travel Awards: Did you know you could receive funding to travel to a professional conference and present your research? Applications for this award are taken on a continuing basis and need to be submitted at least 3 weeks before departure. The application typically includes unofficial transcripts, letter of recommendation from your research mentor, short statement of importance of research, research abstract and a brief budget. Find out more info here: http://www.washington.edu/research/urp/students/urcta.html
Page O'Announcements: Always updated: http://pageoannouncements.blogspot.com/
Have a great week!
Best,
Sarah
Colloquium: This Thursday at 4pm in Phys/Astr A102, Crystal Brogan (NRAO) will give a talk on "Searching for the Secrets of Massive Star Birth". Join us at 3:45pm for coffee, tea and cookies in the foyer.
Astr 322 winter 2009: We have a large number of students taking Astr 322 this winter and are considering switching to a larger room. If you have not registered for the course, but intended to, please send me an email and I can help get you registered (you will need an add code). Also, I wanted to clarify that this course is on stars, not galaxies as stated in my previous email.
REUs: Now is the time to consider applying for a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU). Browse through the REU list here: http://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/list_result.cfm?unitid=5045. Most deadlines fall in January or February, but double check with each program you are interested in.
Undergraduate Research Conference Travel Awards: Did you know you could receive funding to travel to a professional conference and present your research? Applications for this award are taken on a continuing basis and need to be submitted at least 3 weeks before departure. The application typically includes unofficial transcripts, letter of recommendation from your research mentor, short statement of importance of research, research abstract and a brief budget. Find out more info here: http://www.washington.edu/research/urp/students/urcta.html
Page O'Announcements: Always updated: http://pageoannouncements.blogspot.com/
Have a great week!
Best,
Sarah
Monday, November 10, 2008
November 10, 2008
Tomorrow is a holiday so no classes, but a great opportunity to catch up on sleep, homework etc or enjoy doing something fun. Read below for talks happening this week as well as some tips for winter quarter.
Colloquium/Undergrad Meet and Greet: Jill Knapp (Princeton) will give a talk this week on "High-Velocity Stars in the Galaxy". The talk is on Thursday and begins at 4pm in Phys/Astr A102. Coffee, tea and cookies will be served at 3:45pm in the foyer. Dr. Knapp is also interested in meeting with senior undergraduates interested in graduate school. This meeting will take place on Thursday, at 3pm in C341. Please send me a quick note if you are interested in attending so we know how many students to expect.
Astro Lunch: Wednesday at 12:30 in B356A, Wenjin Huang (UW) will give a talk on "Witness Evolution of Rotation of Massive Stars". Please bring your lunch!
Winter quarter registration tips: Trying to put your winter schedule together? Remember to use DARS (found on your MyUW page) to help determine which classes you still need to complete for University and Departmental requirements. If you need help finding a general education requirement course use this course search tool: http://www.washington.edu/students/timeschd/genedinq.html. There is also a list of interesting general courses provided by central campus advising found here: http://www.washington.edu/uaa/gateway/advising/registration/sgec.php.
Winter Astronomy courses: Here is a list of winter classes that are applicable to Astronomy majors:
Astronomy 300- astro computing offered winter quarter, is a highly recommended course if you are planning to take Astr 480- data analysis in the spring.
Astr 322- Galaxies is part of the core Astronomy requirements.
Astr 421- Stellar Observations and Theory taught by Ana Larson http://www.astro.washington.edu/astro421/
Astr 425- Cosmology taught by Andrew Connolly (example from winter 07 class with Eric Agol: http://www.astro.washington.edu/agol/astr425.html)
Enjoy the week,
Sarah
Colloquium/Undergrad Meet and Greet: Jill Knapp (Princeton) will give a talk this week on "High-Velocity Stars in the Galaxy". The talk is on Thursday and begins at 4pm in Phys/Astr A102. Coffee, tea and cookies will be served at 3:45pm in the foyer. Dr. Knapp is also interested in meeting with senior undergraduates interested in graduate school. This meeting will take place on Thursday, at 3pm in C341. Please send me a quick note if you are interested in attending so we know how many students to expect.
Astro Lunch: Wednesday at 12:30 in B356A, Wenjin Huang (UW) will give a talk on "Witness Evolution of Rotation of Massive Stars". Please bring your lunch!
Winter quarter registration tips: Trying to put your winter schedule together? Remember to use DARS (found on your MyUW page) to help determine which classes you still need to complete for University and Departmental requirements. If you need help finding a general education requirement course use this course search tool: http://www.washington.edu/students/timeschd/genedinq.html. There is also a list of interesting general courses provided by central campus advising found here: http://www.washington.edu/uaa/gateway/advising/registration/sgec.php.
Winter Astronomy courses: Here is a list of winter classes that are applicable to Astronomy majors:
Astronomy 300- astro computing offered winter quarter, is a highly recommended course if you are planning to take Astr 480- data analysis in the spring.
Astr 322- Galaxies is part of the core Astronomy requirements.
Astr 421- Stellar Observations and Theory taught by Ana Larson http://www.astro.washington.edu/astro421/
Astr 425- Cosmology taught by Andrew Connolly (example from winter 07 class with Eric Agol: http://www.astro.washington.edu/agol/astr425.html)
Enjoy the week,
Sarah
Monday, November 3, 2008
November 3, 2008
Here are some things to keep in mind this week:
* Colloquium: This Thursday at 4pm in Phys/Astr A102, Shawn Domagal-Goldman (UW) will give a talk on "Organic Sulfur Gases as Biosignatures for Anoxic Planets". Join us at 3:45pm in the foyer for coffee, tea and cookies.
* REU Programs: Research Experience for Undergraduates are great opportunities to go to another institution, do some research and get paid. The applications are due usually the beginning of January through the end of March. Check out the REU page on the Wiki: http://librarian.phys.washington.edu/astro/index.php/Undergraduates:REU or start looking for an REU directly at http://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/reu_search.cfm.
* NASA Paid Internship Info Session: On Nov. 24, Washington NASA Space Grant will hold an information session on summer internships at NASA Centers, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory and our local industry partners. Student interns are
being recruited for these internships from all fields of science, technology, engineering and math.
WHEN: 3:30-5 p.m. Nov. 24
WHERE: More Hall Room 220 from 3:30-5pm.
Former interns will talk about their experiences and offer insights into the application and interview process. Internships
opportunities are located throughout the United State. Applicants must be US citizens. Snacks will be provided.
* Winter Quarter Classes: Registration is approaching, so sit down and take a minute to review what you should take next quarter. Use DARS (Degree Audit Reporting System) to find out which requirements you still need to complete. If you questions please let us know.
* Graduate Program at UT Austin: The Department of Astronomy at Texas is looking for good graduate
students. We are writing to you because you may know students who would enjoy and benefit from the graduate school experience we offer.
Students at Texas can join active programs in most areas of astronomical research including exoplanet searches, star formation and evolution, the ISM, the structure and evolution of galaxies, and cosmology.
Those interested in observational astronomy have access to the 9.2-m Hobby-Eberly Telescope, the 2.7-m and 2.1-m telescopes of McDonald Observatory, and the Caltech Submillimeter Observatory on Mauna Kea. Many of our astronomers use space observatories such as the Hubble and Spitzer Space Telescopes. Texas also offers excellent opportunities for students to learn how to build instruments for optical and infrared astronomy. The size of our faculty working on theoretical astronomy has grown substantially in the past few years, greatly expanding opportunities for students interested in theory.
Historically all our graduate students have had financial support as research assistants, teaching assistants, or from fellowships.
We hope you will help prospective graduate students become aware of the exciting opportunities for research at Texas and of our strong commitment to graduate education. They can learn more about us by visiting our web site at
http://www.as.utexas.edu/astronomy/education/gradstudies.html.
* Colloquium: This Thursday at 4pm in Phys/Astr A102, Shawn Domagal-Goldman (UW) will give a talk on "Organic Sulfur Gases as Biosignatures for Anoxic Planets". Join us at 3:45pm in the foyer for coffee, tea and cookies.
* REU Programs: Research Experience for Undergraduates are great opportunities to go to another institution, do some research and get paid. The applications are due usually the beginning of January through the end of March. Check out the REU page on the Wiki: http://librarian.phys.washington.edu/astro/index.php/Undergraduates:REU or start looking for an REU directly at http://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/reu_search.cfm.
* NASA Paid Internship Info Session: On Nov. 24, Washington NASA Space Grant will hold an information session on summer internships at NASA Centers, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory and our local industry partners. Student interns are
being recruited for these internships from all fields of science, technology, engineering and math.
WHEN: 3:30-5 p.m. Nov. 24
WHERE: More Hall Room 220 from 3:30-5pm.
Former interns will talk about their experiences and offer insights into the application and interview process. Internships
opportunities are located throughout the United State. Applicants must be US citizens. Snacks will be provided.
* Winter Quarter Classes: Registration is approaching, so sit down and take a minute to review what you should take next quarter. Use DARS (Degree Audit Reporting System) to find out which requirements you still need to complete. If you questions please let us know.
* Graduate Program at UT Austin: The Department of Astronomy at Texas is looking for good graduate
students. We are writing to you because you may know students who would enjoy and benefit from the graduate school experience we offer.
Students at Texas can join active programs in most areas of astronomical research including exoplanet searches, star formation and evolution, the ISM, the structure and evolution of galaxies, and cosmology.
Those interested in observational astronomy have access to the 9.2-m Hobby-Eberly Telescope, the 2.7-m and 2.1-m telescopes of McDonald Observatory, and the Caltech Submillimeter Observatory on Mauna Kea. Many of our astronomers use space observatories such as the Hubble and Spitzer Space Telescopes. Texas also offers excellent opportunities for students to learn how to build instruments for optical and infrared astronomy. The size of our faculty working on theoretical astronomy has grown substantially in the past few years, greatly expanding opportunities for students interested in theory.
Historically all our graduate students have had financial support as research assistants, teaching assistants, or from fellowships.
We hope you will help prospective graduate students become aware of the exciting opportunities for research at Texas and of our strong commitment to graduate education. They can learn more about us by visiting our web site at
http://www.as.utexas.edu/astronomy/education/gradstudies.html.
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