Monday, January 14, 2013

January 7, 2013

Happy New Year and welcome to winter quarter 2013!  I hope you all had an excellent winter break and are ready to tackle this quarter.  Please read below for important announcements for Astronomy majors.
Building Permits: Please remember if you have building keys you need a building use permit.  These orange cards are renewed quarterly.  You can pick yours up from me in C304. 

Computer Lab Usage: The computer lab is a wonderful space for you all to enjoy.  Please keep it clean as well as keep the noise down while others are working.
No Departmental talks this week due to AAS meeting in Long Beach, CA (www.aas.org)!

REU and other summer research opportunities:
If you are wanting to work on research this summer consider applying for an REU!  Deadlines are quickly approaching so start browsing the available list and find out what you need in order to apply.  https://catalyst.uw.edu/workspace/sterrs/23482/146967

LOA Facebook page:
Join the League of Astronomers!  You can find out about meetings by joining their facebook page.  http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-League-of-Astronomers/171798242932673

Mary Gates Research Scholarship:
The Mary Gates Endowment for Students is currently accepting scholarship applications.  Mary Gates scholarships provide $4,000 ($2,000 per quarter for two quarters) for students to pursue leadership or research projects.  These scholarships benefit students in the current academic year, and are open to all UW undergraduate students regardless of class year, major or residency status.  Deadlines are coming up soon, so begin the application process and attend an information session and application workshop.  More information here: http://www.washington.edu/uaa/mge/apply/research/

RESEARCH INFORMATION SESSIONS
Monday, 1/14, 4:30pm, MGH 171
Tuesday, 1/15, 12:30pm, MGH 171
Wednesday, 1/16, 11:30am, MGH 171

APPLICATION WORKSHOP: Research Application Workshop – Tuesday, 1/29, 4:00-5:30pm, MGH 206

DEADLINES: Research Applications DUE – Monday, 2/4, 5:00pm

This is the final round of applications that will be accepted in 2012-13 – applications will not be accepted again until next Autumn, so apply now!
Let me know if you have any questions.  Enjoy your first week back!

Best,
Sarah
 

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