Spring is finally here! Take a moment this week to walk through the Quad and enjoy the cherry blossoms. There are some important items in this week's email so please read on.
Colloquium: This Thursday at 4pm in Phys/Astr A102 Jaymie Matthews (U British Columbia) will give a talk on "The MOST microsat: A suitcase full of stars (and exoplanets)". Join us at 3:45pm in the foyer for coffee, tea and cookies.
Astrobiology Seminar: Tuesday at 2:30pm in Phys/Astr A118, Melissa Trainer (NASA Goddard) will give a talk on "Abiotic Chemistry, Atmospheric Hazes, Titan, and the Early Earth".
Astronomy Honors Requirement: majors interested in graduating "with Distinction" can apply for departmental honors. Requirements: 3.7 gpa in Astronomy coursework and 6 credits of Astronomy 499 research. Please see Sarah Garner in the front office to apply.
University Foreign Language Changes: The University has approved the following change for the foreign language requirement. Beginning Autumn 2009, students can satisfy the University foreign language if they completed the third year of a high school foreign language. This is not an option for anyone graduating in spring or summer 2009. If you have questions about this please contact me.
Open House Volunteers needed: Please consider volunteering for the Astronomy Open House on Sat. May 2. If you are interested you can view available positions on the wiki http://librarian.phys.washington.edu/astro/index.php/Community:Open_House#Volunteers (access from a dept. computer) or contact Ferah Munshi (fdm@astro.washington.edu).
Page O'Announcements: A great place to learn about campus events, jobs, career opportunities and scholarships. Also has great links for Astronomy majors on the side: http://pageoannouncements.blogspot.com/
Masters in Teaching Info Session: Math/Science Master in Teaching Info Session is Tuesday, April 28th at 5pm. Are you interested in learning more about becoming a Math or Science Teacher? You're invited to this info session to learn more about programs, faculty, student experience and specific funding opportunities available. Please register for the session here: https://catalysttools.washington.edu/webq/survey/paulajw/72435.
Summer Undergraduate Research Program: 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
McNair Program: The Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program prepares undergraduates for doctoral study through involvement in research and scholarly activities, including a minimum $2,800 research stipend. The deadline to apply is April 24. For more information please go to: http://depts.washington.edu/uwmcnair/about.htm
You will find the online application in printable PDF in: http://depts.washington.edu/uwmcnair/index.htm
In order to apply for the McNair Program, you must meet the following eligibility criteria, set by the U.S. Department of Education. Because this is a federally funded program, these are strict requirements.
To be eligible, you:
· must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
· must be a low-income student who is also a first-generation college student (for detailed descriptions, click on the links); or
must be a member of a group that is underrepresented in graduate education (African American, American Indian/Alaskan Native, Hispanic/Latino, or Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander)
· must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate in a degree program at the UW1
· must have completed 36 credits by the time of initial entry into the program
· must have at least one year remaining before graduation (i.e., if you are graduating within the year, you are not eligible for the program)
· must have a minimum cumulative GPA of: 2.8 (sophomores), 3.0 (juniors), 3.2 (seniors)
· must express STRONG desire to attain a Ph.D.2
1Post-baccalaureate students and students who already have one bachelors degree are not eligible for the program.
2Students whose career goals include a medical (MD) or other professional degree (JD, MBA, PharmD, etc.) are not eligible for the program.
UW Career Fair: April 15 at the HUB from 3-7pm. Details here: http://careers.washington.edu/UW-Spring-Fair
On Campus Job Interview Program: employers come to campus and interview students for jobs! April 6- May 29. Find out more: http://careers.washington.edu/Students/On-Campus-Interviews
Please stop by and see me if you have any questions.
Best,
Sarah
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