Opportunities at Penn
Deadline for Physics & Astronomy is 5pm eastern October 20th 2023. This includes reference letters so plan early! Recommended for senior undergraduates AND graduate students who are in their first year or second year.
National Society of Black Physicists conference 2023
Location is Knoxville, Tennessee. The opening conference reception is Thursday evening November 9. Conference sessions run Friday, Saturday, and Sunday morning.
Planning to attend in person? Regular registration closes on September 10th, after that the registration fees increase significantly. The registration fee for students INCLUDES travel and hotel, note well that this will be arranged by the conference – see “student travel guidelines” for more details. The Student Regular Registration fee is $315 members/ $375 non-members.
Interested in attending virtually? Virtual registration closes November 1st, with a $175 fee.
New: link to Penn CUWiP web site with more details. Please apply by October 23. If you’re interested in volunteering, please contact us too – scroll down here https://web.sas.upenn.edu/cuwip-2024/ to the forms to sign up, thanks.
From the APS CUWiP webpage
The primary goal of the Conferences for Undergraduate Women in Physics (CUWiP) is to increase recruitment and retention of undergraduate women in physics by:
The conferences are typically a mix of presentations, workshops, panels, poster session, tours and social events designed to maximize participation and interaction among women in physics. Typically, sites are able to accommodate 100 – 250 undergraduate attendees. In the past, some programs have included targeted outreach and other special elements, such as recruitment of or programs for high school, community college or underrepresented minority (URM) students, or tours of national labs or industry facilities). All conferences should include in their schedule a 90-minute keynote address that is webcast from one of the host institutions.
The conferences provide an opportunity for undergraduates, graduate students, and postdocs at the host institution to participate in the organization of a conference. Please note that planning a CUWiP is a major undertaking, and sites should recognize that faculty and/or staff involvement has been vital for the success of the conferences.
Although CUWiPs are primarily aimed at declared physics majors, the conferences are also able to recruit physics majors by energizing and equipping CUWiP participants to be ambassadors for the major when they return to their home institution. The national organizing committee emphasizes recruiting participants who may otherwise not be aware of the opportunities that a physics major provides, such as community college students in STEM fields who are interested in transferring to a four-year college, or first-generation college students.
IRIS HEP fellows 2023
This may be of interest to some of the physics and astronomy majors. Some undergrads from Penn have taken part in this program in the past.
Applying: Prospective fellows can apply using this Application Google Form. You will need to provide:
The Department of Energy Computational Science Graduate Fellowship (DOE CSGF) – a program that has supported the graduate studies of nearly 600 awardees since 1991 – is currently accepting applications through January 18, 2023.
As you read, kindly forward this message to anyone you feel would be a good fit for the program. We look forward to welcoming another multidisciplinary class of fellows in the fall of 2023. Your encouragement The Department of Energy Computational Science Graduate Fellowship (DOE CSGF) – a program that has supported the graduate studies of nearly 600 awardees since 1991 – is currently accepting applications through January 18, 2023.
As you read, kindly forward this message to anyone you feel would be a good fit for the program. We look forward to welcoming another multidisciplinary class of fellows in the fall of 2023. Your encouragement could make all the difference in someone choosing to pursue this life-changing opportunity.
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The DOE CSGF provides outstanding benefits and opportunities for doctoral students in various fields that use high-performance computing to solve complex problems in science and engineering. Renewable up to four years, the fellowship also seeks candidates researching applied mathematics, statistics, computer science or computational science advances that contribute to more effective use of emerging high-performance systems. Learn more about the program’s two tracks here.
The DOE CSGF is available to U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents who plan full-time, uninterrupted study toward a Ph.D. at an accredited U.S. university; senior undergraduates and first-year graduate students are eligible to apply.
Benefits include:
• A $45,000 yearly stipend
• Payment of full tuition and required fees
• Yearly program review participation
• An annual professional development allowance
• A 12-week DOE laboratory research practicum experience
Please consider joining fellowship staff as we host an informational webinar at 1:30 p.m. CT on Thursday, December 8. This session will provide an overview of the DOE CSGF and guidance for applying, and it will serve as a forum to ask related questions in a live Q&A format. A recording will also be made available via the fellowship website.
Meanwhile, you’ll find application details and a downloadable poster here, and we encourage you to read more about the pursuits of fellows and alumni via our annual DEIXIS publication here.
As always, we thank you for your support of the DOE CSGF, and we welcome the opportunity to answer questions ahead of the January 18 application deadline.
Best regards,
Lindsey Eilts
DOE CSGF Program Coordinator
Krell Institute
csgf@krellinst.org
**Several Penn undergrads participated in this program last summer**
We are pleased to announce that applications for the IRIS-HEP undergraduate Fellows program in Summer 2022 are now open. The deadline for applications is Tuesday, 8 March, 2022 (end of the day, any time zone).
People are the key to successful software. IRIS-HEP aims to promote the development of advanced research software skills by providing opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students to connect with mentors within the larger High Energy Physics (HEP) and Computational/Data Science community. At the same time, we aim to promote software as a collaborative activity and encourage collaborations which engage individuals in ways that maximize their potential and their potential impact on the community.
To accomplish these goals, IRIS-HEP has created a Fellows program.
IRIS-HEP Fellows will spend some number of months working with a mentor to build their skills while working on a research software project relevant to the Institute.
Who should apply to the Fellows program? – Are you reasonably comfortable with basic programming through skills acquired (for example) from coursework or dedicated training activities? Are you interested in building on those skills to gain experience through contributions to cutting edge open source research software projects?
Then the IRIS-HEP Fellows program could be for you. Prior physics knowledge is helpful, but not required. We will also offer dedicated training activities to help you improve specific software skills.
Applications from women and members of underrepresented groups in STEM activities are particularly encouraged.
Fellows will receive a training stipend as part of their participation.
For more information on the program including how to apply, please
see: https://iris-hep.org/fellows.html
Note that a webinar on the program will take place on Wednesday,
23 February, 2022 at 12:00 U.S. east coast time (NYC/Princeton).
A link to register for the webinar can be found on the webpage above.
Questions about the program can be directed to fellows@iris-hep.org
Leadership Alliance Summer Research Early Identification Program
Applications open on Nov 1, must be complete by Feb 1 2022
The SR-EIP offers closely mentored research experiences in the life and physical sciences, social and behavioral sciences, and the humanities at 20 research institutions across the country. SR-EIP Participants…
To participate in the Summer Research Early Identification Program you must:
Caltech is now accepting applications for our WAVE Fellows undergraduate research program.
Please share with students and colleagues. Thank you!
The WAVE Fellows program provides support for undergraduate students, who are underrepresented in STEM and intend on pursuing a Ph.D., to conduct a 10-week summer research project under the mentorship of Caltech faculty.
Research opportunities in biology, neuroscience, chemistry, chemical engineering, engineering and applied science, geology, environmental science, sustainability, astronomy, physics, nanotechnology, quantum sciences, humanities, social science, and more!
Research-specific information sessions are scheduled starting on November 3. This is a chance to learn more about the program, application process, and meet Caltech faculty in different disciplines.
Applications due Jan 7, 2022.
Program dates: June 13 – August 19, 2022.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must be current sophomores, juniors, or non-graduating seniors;
have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.2;
be a US citizen, permanent resident, or have DACA status.
Strong applicants are encouraged to have prior research experience.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Graduate school prep workshops
Faculty seminars
Networking events
Writing workshops
Social activities
Questions about the WAVE Fellows program can be directed to Carol Casey.