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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 18th, 2017 -- On-line Webform Assignment DUEJanuary 25th, 2017 -- Draft CV/Resume DUE
My Current CV (Raw .tex file)
My Current CV (Compiled .pdf file)
Another sample cv (Raw .tex file)
Another sample cv (Compiled .pdf file)
February 1st, 2017 -- Self Letter of Recommendation DUE
February 8th, 2017
5 Minute Talks on Assigned Topics Presented
Talks Worksheet DUE
Advice on Giving a Scientific Talk (D.W. Kurtz)
Presentation Philosophy (Joseph Shoer)
Secrets to Giving a Good Scientific Talk (Mark Schoeberl and Brian Toon)
How NOT to give a Scientific Talk (Michael De Robertis)
February 15th, 2017 -- Advisor Selection Form DUE
March 1st, 2017 -- First Draft of Proposal DUE
NOTE: See Proposal Writing Resources Below on this Page!!!
March 15th, 2017 (class starts at 7:50 AM)
First Draft of Proposal Returned
Five Minute Presentations of Proposal Topics PRESENTED
March 22nd, 2017 (class starts at 7:45 AM)
Second draft of Proposal DUE (w/Advisor Signature on Bottom of Hardcopy)
Day one of Major Field Test
March 29th, 2017 (class starts at 7:45 AM)
Second Draft of Proposal Returned
Day two of Major Field Test
April 5th, 2017 (class starts at 8:00 AM)
Third Draft of Proposal DUE
Presentation dates for Final Presentations Assigned
April 12th, 2017 (class starts at 8:00 AM; presenters arrive by 7:45 AM)
Third Draft of Proposal Returned
Final Presentations of Research Topics (up to 4 people)
April 19th, 2017 (class starts at 8:00 AM; presenters arrive by 7:45 AM)
Final Draft of Proposal DUE
Enrollment Paperwork DUE
Final Presentations of Research (up to 4 people)
April 26th, 2017 (class starts at 8:00 AM; presenters arrive by 7:50 AM)
Final Presentations of Research (Remainder of Class)
Student Evaluations
- Links/Resources (Many courtesy of Dr. Wragg's previous webpage on this course) -
Center for Engineering, Ethics, and SocietyEthics in Science and Engineering National Clearinghouse
Online Ethics Center
CV writing tips
Speech Timer (Good for Using while Practicing)
- Science Job/Grad School Interviewing Resources -
Webpage with some sample interview questions (with hints on how to respond)Words to avoid during the interview
Sample questions you might ask at the end of an interview (though not really all that tailored to science)
More questions you might consider asking during the end of an interview
Last minute interview prep strategies
Science magazine web-page with several links regarding jobs in science. (I haven't read them all).
- 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 Proposal (Particle Physics; with Dr. Marshall)Ally Olejar's Proposal (Computational Astrophysics; with Dr. Fragile)
Daniel Lavanant's Proposal (Experimental Materials Physics; with Dr. Teklu)
Danielle Masse's Proposal (Computational Applied Mathematics; with Drs. Howell and Williams
Ariane McKiernan's Proposal (Experimental Image Analysis; with Dr. Carson)
Katelyn O'Dell's Proposal (Atmospheric Microphysics; with Dr. Larsen)
Maly Taylor's Proposal (Astrophysics, with Dr. Hakkila)
Joshua Teves's Proposal (Atmospheric Microphysics; with Dr. Larsen)