Tuesday, October 13, 2009

October 13, 2009

There are lots of different talks going on this week as well as some important research scholarship information to read about this week. Take a look!

Mary Gates Research Scholarship: This scholarship is for students who are already engaged in a research project and would like funding to help them continue their research. The scholarship is paid out in two quarterly installments of $2,000 each. The deadline to apply is November 6 by 5pm. There will be information sessions on Wed, Oct. 14 2:30-3:30 in 258 MGH and on Thurs, Oct. 15 4:30-5:30 in 211 MGH. Find out more here: http://www.washington.edu/uaa/mge/

Building Use Permits: Don't forget to pick up your building use permit if you have Phys/Astr building keys! You can stop by the front office and ask anyone to help you get one.

Graduation Applications: For those wanting to graduate this year, please come and see me to fill out important graduation paperwork! You will need to see each department that you are majoring in.

Science and Engineering Career Fair: October 29, noon - 5pm in the HUB ballroom. Check out the employers that will be there: http://uwseba.org/career-fair.html.

Astrobiology Seminar: Today (Tuesday) at 2:30pm in PAA A118, J. Michael Brown (UW- ESS) will give a presentation on "High Pressure Astrobiology: A Tutorial".

Colloquium: Thursday at 4pm in PAA A102, Moshe Eliztur (Univ of Kentucky) will give a talk on "The AGN Torus -- A Paradigm Change". Join us at 3:45pm in the foyer for coffee, tea and cookies.

Page O'Announcements: A few job opportunities were just posted today. Make sure to check out the links on the right of the page for course information and grad school tips. http://pageoannouncements.blogspot.com

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