Welcome back! I hope you all had an enjoyable spring break and are ready to start the new quarter. Please read on for information about the new way to log in to the astronomy computers, a spring career fair and more!
New Computer Login: Starting immediately, you will now log in to the astronomy computers using your UW NetID and your UW NetID password. We have merged your astro account with your UW NetID account so everything you had on your astronomy computer should still be accessible. Please let me know if you cannot log in to the computers.
Building Use Permits: If you have keys to the Physics/Astronomy building, please remember to pick up your quarter building use permit from the astronomy main office. These quarterly permits are required when you are in the building after hours (building hours are 7am-7pm) and on the weekends.
Extrasolar Planets course: This special topics course meets on Wed and Fri from 10am-11:20. The course is listed as ASTR 497A (sln 10597). For thousands of years, humanity has pondered the possible existence of planets and life beyond our own Solar System. Yet is has only been the last decade that we been able to find evidence that extrasolar planets, planets found around stars other than our Sun, do exist. This course will cover extrasolar planet detection techniques, characteristics of the known population, and how studies of extrasolar planets have changed our views of planetary system formation and evolution. This course will also focus on the science behind the planned searches for Earth-like planets and life beyond our Solar System.
Spring Career Fair: Wednesday, April 14 from 3-7pm in the HUB Ballroom. More than 90 companies will be present to recruit UW graduates. For a complete list of the more than 90 attending organizations, and tips on how to prepare, please visit http://careers.washington.edu/Spring-Career-Fair.
Astronomy Colloquium: This Thursday at 4pm in Phys/Astr A102, Brant Robertson (CalTech) will give a talk on "Forthcoming Constraints on High-redshift Galaxy populations from WFC3". Please join us at 3:45pm in the foyer for coffee, tea and cookies!
Have a great first week back.
Best,
Sarah
Monday, March 29, 2010
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
March 15, 2010
Good luck on your finals this week!
Just a few things I wanted to mention.
ASTR 480/497A time changes: we were able to successfully move ASTR 480 and ASTR 497A (extrasolar planets) so that it will no longer conflict with physics 227 or 321. Please see the time schedule (notes will appear tomorrow) for details.
Page O'Announcements: will be updated through spring break! http://pageoannouncements.blogspot.com/
I'm around over spring break so feel free to send me an email if you have any questions.
Have a great break.
Just a few things I wanted to mention.
ASTR 480/497A time changes: we were able to successfully move ASTR 480 and ASTR 497A (extrasolar planets) so that it will no longer conflict with physics 227 or 321. Please see the time schedule (notes will appear tomorrow) for details.
Page O'Announcements: will be updated through spring break! http://pageoannouncements.blogspot.com/
I'm around over spring break so feel free to send me an email if you have any questions.
Have a great break.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
March 9, 2010
We made it to the last week of classes with spring break almost here! Remember to practice good study habits as finals near: 1) find a quite place where you can effectively study; 2) study in groups only if you can keep focused; 3) know what material you need to study-- ask your instructors for guidance; 4) make a prioritized list of what you need to study and stick to it; and 5) get plenty of sleep before your exams.
Phys 321/ASTR 480 conflict: It has come to our attention that there is a time conflict with Physics 321 and Astronomy 480 this spring. For those of your registered for both, please stay registered for both. I am attempting to work out this conflict with the Physics Department and will keep you updated on the progress.
Extrasolar Planets Course Spring: Consider taking Extrasolar Planets this spring! This course is listed as ASTR 497A (sln 10597) is 3 credits and meets WF 3:00-4:20. For thousands of years, humanity has pondered the possible existence of planets and life beyond our own Solar System. Yet is has only been the last decade that we been able to find evidence that extrasolar planets, planets found around stars other than our Sun, do exist. This course will cover extrasolar planet detection techniques, characteristics of the known population, and how studies of extrasolar planets have changed our views of planetary system formation and evolution. This course will also focus on the science behind the planned searches for Earth-like planets and life beyond our Solar System.
Academic Planning: Registration for the next quarter is always a good reminder of how important having an academic plan is. I recommend to have at least a year's worth of classes planned out so you know what to take but can be flexible if classes are not offered. Please stop in to see me or send me an email if you need help planning out your classes. Be sure to use the resources found here: http://staff.washington.edu/sterrs/YearTS.htm. Keep in mind that late April and early May is the best time to talk about autumn quarter class schedules!
Colloquium: Join us on Thursday at 4pm in Phys/Astr A102 for Ian Dobbs-Dixon's (UW) talk on "Weather Forecasts for Irradiated Exoplanets". Coffee, tea and cookies will be served at 3:45pm in the foyer.
Page O'Announcements: Updated with campus events, jobs and courses: http://pageoannouncements.blogspot.com/
Have a great week,
Sarah
Phys 321/ASTR 480 conflict: It has come to our attention that there is a time conflict with Physics 321 and Astronomy 480 this spring. For those of your registered for both, please stay registered for both. I am attempting to work out this conflict with the Physics Department and will keep you updated on the progress.
Extrasolar Planets Course Spring: Consider taking Extrasolar Planets this spring! This course is listed as ASTR 497A (sln 10597) is 3 credits and meets WF 3:00-4:20. For thousands of years, humanity has pondered the possible existence of planets and life beyond our own Solar System. Yet is has only been the last decade that we been able to find evidence that extrasolar planets, planets found around stars other than our Sun, do exist. This course will cover extrasolar planet detection techniques, characteristics of the known population, and how studies of extrasolar planets have changed our views of planetary system formation and evolution. This course will also focus on the science behind the planned searches for Earth-like planets and life beyond our Solar System.
Academic Planning: Registration for the next quarter is always a good reminder of how important having an academic plan is. I recommend to have at least a year's worth of classes planned out so you know what to take but can be flexible if classes are not offered. Please stop in to see me or send me an email if you need help planning out your classes. Be sure to use the resources found here: http://staff.washington.edu/sterrs/YearTS.htm. Keep in mind that late April and early May is the best time to talk about autumn quarter class schedules!
Colloquium: Join us on Thursday at 4pm in Phys/Astr A102 for Ian Dobbs-Dixon's (UW) talk on "Weather Forecasts for Irradiated Exoplanets". Coffee, tea and cookies will be served at 3:45pm in the foyer.
Page O'Announcements: Updated with campus events, jobs and courses: http://pageoannouncements.blogspot.com/
Have a great week,
Sarah
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
March 2, 2010
Hi everyone!
The end of the quarter is just around the corner and so is spring! Take a moment in the next few weeks to walk through the Quad where the cherry trees are blooming.
Spring Qtr Registration: Many of you have already registered but if you haven't yet and are still trying to decide what to take next quarter please stop in to see me! We can work together to figure out a schedule for you so that you're taking the right physics and astronomy classes.
Astronomy Degree Requirement Changes: As many of you already know, there are plans in place to change the degree requirements for both Astronomy and Physics tentatively for autumn 2010. I will have information available after spring break on what these changes are and what they mean for students. Note that if you are already declared Astronomy and Physics the new changes will not impact you. However, if you are only declared Astronomy but planning to declare Physics in the future, I would recommend declaring Physics before the end of summer quarter.
Computer Lab Clean Up: As the quarter ends, please be sure to pick up garbage and misc. items left around the computer lab. Keeping the lab clean is all of your responsibility and we want to keep the lab an inviting place to study and work on research. I have brooms and desk cleaner available for anyone that loves to clean!! Also remember that we cannot be responsible for any lost or stolen items, so please do not leave your personal belongings in the computer lab.
Colloquium: This Thursday at 4pm in Phys/Astr A102, Ching Wa Yip (Johns Hopkins Univ.) will give a talk on "Toward 3D Spectra of Galaxies". Join us at 3:45pm in the foyer for coffee, tea and cookies.
Page O'announcements: I recently posted an announcement about private industry internships in the sciences so be sure to check it out! http://pageoannouncements.blogspot.com/
Have a great week.
Best,
Sarah
The end of the quarter is just around the corner and so is spring! Take a moment in the next few weeks to walk through the Quad where the cherry trees are blooming.
Spring Qtr Registration: Many of you have already registered but if you haven't yet and are still trying to decide what to take next quarter please stop in to see me! We can work together to figure out a schedule for you so that you're taking the right physics and astronomy classes.
Astronomy Degree Requirement Changes: As many of you already know, there are plans in place to change the degree requirements for both Astronomy and Physics tentatively for autumn 2010. I will have information available after spring break on what these changes are and what they mean for students. Note that if you are already declared Astronomy and Physics the new changes will not impact you. However, if you are only declared Astronomy but planning to declare Physics in the future, I would recommend declaring Physics before the end of summer quarter.
Computer Lab Clean Up: As the quarter ends, please be sure to pick up garbage and misc. items left around the computer lab. Keeping the lab clean is all of your responsibility and we want to keep the lab an inviting place to study and work on research. I have brooms and desk cleaner available for anyone that loves to clean!! Also remember that we cannot be responsible for any lost or stolen items, so please do not leave your personal belongings in the computer lab.
Colloquium: This Thursday at 4pm in Phys/Astr A102, Ching Wa Yip (Johns Hopkins Univ.) will give a talk on "Toward 3D Spectra of Galaxies". Join us at 3:45pm in the foyer for coffee, tea and cookies.
Page O'announcements: I recently posted an announcement about private industry internships in the sciences so be sure to check it out! http://pageoannouncements.blogspot.com/
Have a great week.
Best,
Sarah
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