Fields of Academic Physics

Paola Rodriguez Hidalgo (UW Bothell Astrophysics), Paula Heron (UW Seattle, Physics Education), Amal Al-Wahish (Seattle U., Condensed Matter Physics), Sarah Keller (UW Seattle, Biophysics), and Anna Goussiou (UW Seattle, Particle Physics) introduce you to their favorite fields of physics.

Advancing Career Opportunities with a Strong Resume

Stacey York (U of O Masters Industrial Internship Program). Through a hands-on workshop with multiple industry facilitators, learn a formulaic approach to build a meaningful and tailored resume. All experience levels welcome.

LGBTQ+ Experiences in Physics

Anne Alesandrini (UWS Physics Graduate Student). What have your experiences been as an LGBTQ+ identifying person in physics? In our discussions during this session, we will share with each other who we are, the challenges we face, and the resources that have helped us. We intend this to be a safe space where participants can engage at the level at which they feel comfortable. Allies are also welcome.

Transferring to a 4-year School

Prof. Marjorie Olmstead and UW transfer students Margaret Ridder, Lisa Pellerin, and Alyssa Lee. Learn about the experiences of students who have successfully transferred from community college to UW as well as from the UWS Physics Undergraduate Faculty Advisor.

Preventing and Responding to Sexual Harassment

Valery Richardson (UW Title IX Officer). Be part of changing culture and creating inclusive and equitable academic environments. Learn strategies for preventing and responding to sexual harassment

Debunking Stereotypes

Laura Banham (UW Stereotypes, Identity and Belonging Lab). Many of us believe we have control over whether or not we stereotype. Research has shown that this isn’t always the case, however. Stereotypes are often automatic and outside of our awareness. Because biases are not consciously controlled, it is important to develop ways to combat stereotypes. In this presentation we will be sharing how stereotypes about STEM fields prevent many students from pursuing these fields. We will outline our lab’s research on how STEM environments contribute to disparities and then propose solutions aimed at increasing participation in STEM fields.

How to Succeed in Graduate School

UWS Graduate Student Panel: Ruby Byrne, Maria Viitaniemi, Carolyn Shasha, Anne Alesandrini, Akaxia Cruz, Hannah Binney, and Kyle Aitken. Ask your questions of experienced graduate students.

Mental Health in Physics

Amanda Myhre (UW Health and Wellness). Learn more about stress as a college student (especially in STEM) and ways to effectively deal with your own and your peers' mental health.

How to Apply to Grad School

Prof. Paul Wiggins (UW Physics) & Prof. Emily Levesque (UW Astronomy) share their insights from serving on graduate admissions committees. Is grad school right for me, if so how do I get there?

Science Writing and Journalism

Katherine Wright (APS Senior Editor), Katherine Kornei (Freelance Science Journalist). You can do the science. Can you communicate it? In this workshop, learn tips and tricks for writing about your science in simple, engaging language.

Engage in Science Communication

Robin McLachlan (UWS Oceanography; UW-Engage). Join us for a short workshop to improve your public speaking skills. Topics include crafting your story, connecting to your audience, and developing your stage presence. Participants will create a jargon-free, engaging elevator pitch (~30 seconds) geared towards a non-scientific audience.

Building an Inclusive Community

Alaina Greene (Physicists for Inclusion and Equity), Lisa Pellerin (Women in Physics), Claire West (Out in STEM), and Emilia Williams (Out in STEM). Join leaders and founders of several inclusion-based student organizations in a round-table discussion exploring the challenges and rewards of building inclusive communities in STEM.

Visit a selection of the University of Washington's physics and Center for Experimental Nuclear Physics and Astrophysics laboratories. You will see experiments firsthand and talk with researchers

Featuring representatives from:

• Amazon
• Zemax (Alissa Wilczynski)
• Microsoft
• Nion
• Boeing (Hong Tat)
• Micro Encoder Inc.
• American Physical Society
• Univeristy of Oregon's Master’s Industrial Internship Program
• University of Washington Master of Science in Physics
• and more!

How you can help change the physics community, by STEP UP 4 Women

This interactive workshop invites participants to join a national movement to increase the number of women in physics by reaching high school physics teachers and enlisting them to inspire more women to pursue physics as undergraduates

While nearly half of the students taking physics in high school are women, only 20% of the students interested in physics majors in college are women. How can you help to change this pattern? Together with a team of high school physics teachers, physics education researchers have developed two high school physics class lessons and a guide for everyday actions that have been shown to increase the interest of high school women in physics careers. Join us to learn about this exciting program to help high school teachers encourage women to pursue physics careers and how you can help change the way high school students view their future in physics. Learn more at stepup4women.org.