August 2017, No. 8

Graduate Physics Society

NEWSLETTER

Check out our new features, such as the student spotlight and recent journal publications.

Our Upcoming Events

Contact the designated committee chair for more information! Or, check out our calendar.

Solar Eclipse August 21st, 2:22 pm	There are events all around the nation. Including the University of Notre Dame and the St. Joseph County Public Library.
Conference Submissions Deadline August 21st	Professional Development. The GPS Annual Conference will be Wednesday, September 13. The submission deadline for both poster and oral contributions is August 21. Please see the GPS website for more information and to submit your work.
GPS Open Meeting August 24th, 2-3pm	Executive Board. This meeting will introduce GPS and its leadership for this year. It will also be a time to learn how to get involved with GPS activities. Will be held in NSH 202.
Poster Presentation Tips and Tricks August 29, 4 - 5 pm	Professional Development. Planning on making a poster for GPSAC? For another conference? All are welcome to this session where we will discuss how to make and present an effective poster. Will be held in NSH 202.
Chipotle Fundraiser August 29, 5 - 9 pm	Professional Development. Come eat dinner at Chipotle and support the GPS Annual Conference. You will need to bring a flyer (to come later) to show your support.

Announcements and Other News

Welcome Back BBQ - The date and location TBD but will be after classes start.

GPS Annual Conference - The annual GPS conference will be held on Wednesday, September 13.

Graduate Seminars - Introducing a new Professional Development series where students can find a great place to practice giving talks and receive feedback from a friendly audience. If you'd like to present, fill out this form.

Interest groups - The Social Committee wants to help you organize groups for what you care about most! Please fill out the student interest form and keep on the lookout for a group sign-up later.

Science Policy Initiative - The Science Policy Initiative (SPI) is a student-run, interdisciplinary group focusing on issues at the intersection of science and society. We encourage dialogue on campus around policy issues, strive to improve our science communication skills, and serve as a professional development resource for students interested in science policy careers. Read more here or email scipolnd@nd.edu to join! Find us on Facebook (@SciencePolicyInitiativeND) and Twitter (@SciPolND)!

Student Spotlight

Nominations for future student spotlights can be made here.

Jason Wiggins

Astrophysics

Jason is a seventh year working with Peter Garnavich. His research strives to better understand the characteristics of isolated galaxies in underdense regions of the universe and how they compare to galaxies in higher density regions. He previously worked at the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) with Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson. Jason is a self-proclaimed “science fiction enthusiast,” so much so that he sometimes trips over all his books. Upon graduating from the University of Notre Dame, he is looking forward to continuing his research as a Postdoc.

Graduate Published Work

Please submit any published article where a graduate student contributed significantly, see the gps website.

Last Month…

We celebrated our ND Day fundraising success with a catered lunch from Noodles & Company, attend a DTSB First Friday event, and participated in several science camps.

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