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This is the web-page for the PHYS 419 Course "Research Seminar". If you're on this webpage, it is probably reasonable to figure that you are likely enrolled in the class -- so thanks for signing up. Materials on this webpage are meant to supplement information given to you in class itself. I'm not a big fan of OAKS, therefore any on-line supplementary material for the course you need can be found here. To the left, you'll find important links/syllabi/etc.If you'd like to find out more about me or the research we do in my lab, check out my main webpage.
- About This Course -
This is a course traditionally taken close to the end of your undergraduate career. The most immediate purpose of the course is to go through the process of writing a proposal for your senior research project (either PHYS 420 or PHYS 499). We also will spend class time talking about other important topics that don't regularly get discussed at other points in the curriculum including (but not necessarily limited to) discussing post-graduation plans, how to go about preparing for life after graduation, learning a bit about research ethics, and disseminating scientific results via a variety of different methods.- Course Announcements -
Colloquium Schedule Here-- Due Dates (Subject to Change) --
January 21st, 2015 -- On-line Webform Assignment DUEJanuary 28th, 2015 -- Draft CV/Resume DUE
My Current CV (Raw .tex file)
My Current CV (Compiled .pdf file)
A much shorter version of my current CV (for NSF funding) (Raw .tex file)
A compiled version of the above
February 4th, 2015 -- Self Letter of Recommendation DUE
February 11th, 2015 -- Talks Worksheet DUE
5 Minute Presentations on Assigned Topics (Half the class)
February 18th, 2015 -- Advisor Selection From DUE
5 Minute Presentations on Assigned Topics (Second half of the class)
February 25th, 2015 -- First Draft of Proposal DUE
NOTE: See Proposal Writing Resources Below on this Page!!!
March 11th, 2015 -- First Draft of Proposal Returned
5 Minute Presentations on Projects (First Part of Class)
March 18th, 2015 -- Second Draft of Proposal DUE
5 Minute Presentations on Projects (Second Part of Class)
March 25th, 2015 -- Second Draft of Proposal Returned
5 Minute Presentations on Projects (Last Part of Class)
April 1st, 2015 -- Third Draft of Proposal DUE
April 8th, 2015 -- Third Draft of Proposal Returned
10 Minute Presentations on Projects (First Part of Class)
April 15th, 2015 -- 10 Minute Presentations on Projects (Second Part of Class)
April 22nd, 2015 -- Final Draft of Proposal DUE
420/499 paperwork DUE
10 Minute Presentations on Projects (Rest of Class)
April 29th, 2015 (8-11 AM) (Final Exam Block) -- Major Field Test (Departmental Assessment)
- Links/Resources (Many courtesy of Dr. Wragg's previous webpage on this course) -
Paper on Giving a Scientific Talk(PDF)Blog Post on Giving a Scientific Talk
Ten "Secrets" to Giving a Good Scientific Talk
How Not to give a Scientific Talk
Center for Engineering, Ethics, and Society
Ethics in Science and Engineering National Clearinghouse
Online Ethics Center
CV writing tips
The .tex file of my current CV
Speech Timer (Good for Using while Practicing)
- Proposal Writing Resources -
Proposal Template .tex file (REVTeX) compiled example (PDF)Proposal Template .tex file (IOP) compiled example (PDF)
Other materials you'll need for IOP format (zip file) (If this format doesn't work for you, you can use REVTeX format, or come see me and I'll show you how to find the files elsewhere.
Proposal Template .tex file (AMS), supporting bib file, necessary sty file, embedded figure file(PDF), and compiled example (PDF)
- Old Proposals from Students in Previous Years -
Timothy Hayward's ProposalAlly Olejar's Proposal