The University of Oklahoma Chapter of Women in Physics is an APS-funded group that became active in 2018.

2/9/2018:

Lecture by Prof Doerte Blume

Introducing WiP at OU: Perspectives from a tenured professor in physics

Attended by over fifty students, faculty, and staff. Prof Blume, of the OU Physics Department, shared her experiences as a long-standing member of the community, and shared perspectives with junior members.

3/30/2018:

Professional development module by Prof Ferah Munshi

Find your balance: How to (hopefully) become a happy and successful graduate student

Attended by over fifty students, faculty, and staff. This program coincided with the campus visit by prospective graduate students, many of whom attended the session. Prof Munshi of the OU Physics Department spoke on issues such as time management and imposter syndrome, which affect many members of the physics community, across ranks.

9/14/2018:

Discussion session led by Dr. Amanda Moffett

Growth through Sharing Experiences

Dr. Moffett visited OU from Vanderbilt University as a speaker for the Physics Department Colloquium. We held an open discussion session where we learned about her experiences through undergraduate and graduate school. Many students and faculty who were in attendance also shared their experiences, which allowed everyone an opportunity to grow from the experiences of our peers.

10/23/2018 :

Represented the OU Women in Physics Organization at the 2018 Oklahoma NSF EPSCoR Women in Science Conference

President Amber Roepe and few other students held a booth showing young women how we can use physics in our everyday lives. Over 1,000 middle and high school students were in attendance, along with their teachers, to explore the STEM opportunities in their local communities.

10/26/2018:

Professional development module led by Dalaki Livingston

When Physics and Communication Collide

Mr. Livingston, from the Department of Communications at OU, presented a talk detailing how we, as scientists, can be better speakers in many settings. He explained the physiological and psychological responses most people have while speaking in public, and how we can manage these symptoms. Mr. Livingston also gave us tips on how to answer questions in an academic setting and how a presentation should be structured for optimal viewer retention.