Welcome to spring quarter! It doesn't quite feel like spring but hopefully it's just around the corner. Here are some things to keep in mind this week.
Registration: You have until April 5 to change your course schedule on MyUW without incurring any fees or tuition forfeiture. Let me know if you're having any registration problems.
Research Form: If you are registering (or have already registered) for Astr 499, undergrad research you need to fill out a form and have your research adviser sign it. Please pick up a form in the Astronomy front office.
Building Permits: Remember that you need building permits if you have keys and will be in the computer lab after hours or on weekends. Please stop by the front office to pick yours up.
Astrobiology Seminar: Tuesday at 2:30pm in Phys/Astr A118, Radu Popa (Portland State Univ) will give a talk on "Xenobiology- The non-Earth-centric quest for the origin of life".
Astro Colloquium: This Thursday at 4pm in Phys/Astr A102, Rory Barnes (UW) will give a talk on "Packed Planetary Systems". Join us at 3:45pm in the foyer for coffee, tea and cookies.
Have a great first week back!
Best,
Sarah
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Monday, March 16, 2009
March 16, 2009
This is the last email for winter quarter. As we finish up, there are just a few things to keep in mind.
Building Use Permits: If you have keys to the building, you must renew your building permit quarterly. Please stop in the Astronomy front office and pick up your spring quarter permit.
Summer Undergrad Research Program (SURP): This summer program has a $4,000 full time stipend and a $2,000 part time stipend. It runs from June 22 - August 21. The deadline to apply is April 17. Details: http://www.waspacegrant.org/u-gradsum.html
Page O'Announcements: Updated over spring break! http://pageoannouncements.blogspot.com/
Let me know if you're having trouble registering or finding classes for spring. Enjoy your spring break!
Best,
Sarah
Building Use Permits: If you have keys to the building, you must renew your building permit quarterly. Please stop in the Astronomy front office and pick up your spring quarter permit.
Summer Undergrad Research Program (SURP): This summer program has a $4,000 full time stipend and a $2,000 part time stipend. It runs from June 22 - August 21. The deadline to apply is April 17. Details: http://www.waspacegrant.org/u-gradsum.html
Page O'Announcements: Updated over spring break! http://pageoannouncements.blogspot.com/
Let me know if you're having trouble registering or finding classes for spring. Enjoy your spring break!
Best,
Sarah
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
March 9, 2009
The quarter is nearly over! Check out what's happening this week:
Radio Astronomy Seminar: Spring quarter there will be a 1 credit radio astronomy seminar offered. It is credit/no credit and offered Tues at 12:30-1:20 (sln 19234). Let me know if you have questions about this.
Colloquium: This Thursday at 4pm in Phys/Astr A102, Karrie Gilbert (UW) will give a talk on "Stellar Halo Formation in a Hierarchical Universe: Lessons from Our Sister Galaxy M31". Join us at 3:45pm for coffee, tea and cookies in the foyer.
Astro Lunch: Tuesday, at 12:30 in Phys/Astr B356, Erika Bohm-Vitense (UW) will give a talk on "The influence of rotation on convection, and vice versa". Feel free to bring your lunch.
Page O'Announcements: Lots of good info! http://pageoannouncements.blogspot.com/
Have a great week.
Best,
Sarah
Radio Astronomy Seminar: Spring quarter there will be a 1 credit radio astronomy seminar offered. It is credit/no credit and offered Tues at 12:30-1:20 (sln 19234). Let me know if you have questions about this.
Colloquium: This Thursday at 4pm in Phys/Astr A102, Karrie Gilbert (UW) will give a talk on "Stellar Halo Formation in a Hierarchical Universe: Lessons from Our Sister Galaxy M31". Join us at 3:45pm for coffee, tea and cookies in the foyer.
Astro Lunch: Tuesday, at 12:30 in Phys/Astr B356, Erika Bohm-Vitense (UW) will give a talk on "The influence of rotation on convection, and vice versa". Feel free to bring your lunch.
Page O'Announcements: Lots of good info! http://pageoannouncements.blogspot.com/
Have a great week.
Best,
Sarah
Friday, March 6, 2009
Spring 09 Radio Astronomy Seminar
Dear all,
In Spring quarter we will offer a one-hour-per-week series of lectures and lab demos on "Radio Astronomy". Prof. Sullivan will give lectures on principles of observing and measuring signals; Prof. Morales will provide 1-2 weeks of lab demonstrations of basic measurements of radio power and frequencies; and Dr. Murphy will focus on what's being viewed in the sky (synchrotron and free-free radiation, H II regions and supernova remnants, the sun, pulsars, 21 cm H line, etc.). We are designing these to be good background info for those undergrads interested in the Student Radio Telescope, although in the short available time only limited topics can be covered. The course will be one credit-hour, graded CR/NC, and student responsibility, besides some readings and participation in classes, will be a short paper (5-6 pp.) on some aspect of radio astronomy.
In Winter quarter 2010, there is also a good chance that Sullivan will be teaching ASTR 497 (Special Topics, 3 credits) on the topic of "Radio Astronomy". Stay tuned.
Course details: ASTR 497A (sln 19234) meets Tues 12:30 - 1:20 in Benson 203. Registration is now open.
Please contact Prof. Sullivan or myself if you have questions.
Thanks,
Sarah
In Spring quarter we will offer a one-hour-per-week series of lectures and lab demos on "Radio Astronomy". Prof. Sullivan will give lectures on principles of observing and measuring signals; Prof. Morales will provide 1-2 weeks of lab demonstrations of basic measurements of radio power and frequencies; and Dr. Murphy will focus on what's being viewed in the sky (synchrotron and free-free radiation, H II regions and supernova remnants, the sun, pulsars, 21 cm H line, etc.). We are designing these to be good background info for those undergrads interested in the Student Radio Telescope, although in the short available time only limited topics can be covered. The course will be one credit-hour, graded CR/NC, and student responsibility, besides some readings and participation in classes, will be a short paper (5-6 pp.) on some aspect of radio astronomy.
In Winter quarter 2010, there is also a good chance that Sullivan will be teaching ASTR 497 (Special Topics, 3 credits) on the topic of "Radio Astronomy". Stay tuned.
Course details: ASTR 497A (sln 19234) meets Tues 12:30 - 1:20 in Benson 203. Registration is now open.
Please contact Prof. Sullivan or myself if you have questions.
Thanks,
Sarah
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
March 2, 2009
Congratulations to James Bushong, the new Astronomy undergraduate representative. James is already busy working with the department chair, Suzanne Hawley in planning the annual open house and will be attending faculty meetings. With Paula, James and myself we hope that we can answer your questions and provide support when needed.
Colloquium: This Thursday at 4pm in Phys/Astr A102, Mike Garcia (Harvard/Smithsonian) will give a talk on "The International X-ray Observatory". Join us at 3:45pm in the foyer for coffee, tea and cookies.
Astro Lunch: Astro lunch this week will be held on Thursday at 12:30 in Phys/Astr B356A. Adam Frank (Univ of Rochester) will give a talk on "Turbulence and Protostellar Feedback in Molecular Clouds". Feel free to bring your lunch.
Registration: let me know if you are having any trouble registering for spring quarter classes. Some good places to look for general courses are the advising page (http://www.washington.edu/uaa/gateway/advising/registration/sgec.php) and the general education requirement course search (http://www.washington.edu/students/timeschd/genedinq.html).
Undergrad research: Don't forget, if you are registering for Astronomy 499, undergraduate research you need to fill out a research approval form. You can pick it up from the front office. This helps us know who is doing research and on what topics.
NASA Stennis Space Center Education Job: The NASA Stennis Space Center is looking for candidates interested in a 1-year assignment as the Elementary-Secondary and eEducation Projects Coordinator. This would be great for graduating seniors to consider!
How to Apply: Applicants must apply via email only by sending a completed resume to Ashley Speed at Ashley.h.speed@nasa.gov in the Stennis Human Resources Office by 12 a.m. CST on March 6, 2009.
Have a great week!
Best,
Sarah
Colloquium: This Thursday at 4pm in Phys/Astr A102, Mike Garcia (Harvard/Smithsonian) will give a talk on "The International X-ray Observatory". Join us at 3:45pm in the foyer for coffee, tea and cookies.
Astro Lunch: Astro lunch this week will be held on Thursday at 12:30 in Phys/Astr B356A. Adam Frank (Univ of Rochester) will give a talk on "Turbulence and Protostellar Feedback in Molecular Clouds". Feel free to bring your lunch.
Registration: let me know if you are having any trouble registering for spring quarter classes. Some good places to look for general courses are the advising page (http://www.washington.edu/uaa/gateway/advising/registration/sgec.php) and the general education requirement course search (http://www.washington.edu/students/timeschd/genedinq.html).
Undergrad research: Don't forget, if you are registering for Astronomy 499, undergraduate research you need to fill out a research approval form. You can pick it up from the front office. This helps us know who is doing research and on what topics.
NASA Stennis Space Center Education Job: The NASA Stennis Space Center is looking for candidates interested in a 1-year assignment as the Elementary-Secondary and eEducation Projects Coordinator. This would be great for graduating seniors to consider!
How to Apply: Applicants must apply via email only by sending a completed resume to Ashley Speed at Ashley.h.speed@nasa.gov in the Stennis Human Resources Office by 12 a.m. CST on March 6, 2009.
Have a great week!
Best,
Sarah
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