• WhIMS Presents Women in Action with Susan Singer and Sarah Titus

    October 31 (Tuesday), noon-1pm, Olin 102

    Susan Singer the Laurence McKinley Gould Professor of the Natural Sciences and Sarah Titus Assistant Professor of Geology will talk about how they became interested in and pursued their respective fields. They will discuss how gender has shaped that experience. Lunch will be provided.

  • SDA Pizza Lunch

    Tuesday, October 31, Noon-1:00 pm, Second Olin Lounge

    Registration time again?!? Not sure what to take next year? Majors and those thinking of taking more physics classes should not miss this SDA lunch meeting. Come and find out more about the major, learn about the classes and meet more physics people.

  • Student Research Presentation by Pinshane Huang and Matt Blosser

    November 2 (Thursday), Noon-1pm, Olin 04

    Join Pinshane and Matt as they discuss their summer research. The title of Pinshane’s talk is “Scanned Gate Microscopy of a Carbon Nanotube”. Matt will be talking about “Nano-Ripples in Silicon Using a Focused Ion Beam”. Sub sandwiches will be served for lunch.

  • Goodsell Observatory Open House

    Friday, November 3, 7:00-9:00 pm, Goodsell Observatory

    If skies are clear, view stars, nebulas, and planets. Dress warmly! Cancelled if cloudy. Open house schedules can also be viewed at http://go.carleton.edu/83

  • National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) Summer Student Research

    National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) Summer Student Research Assistants conduct research under the supervision of NRAO staff at one of three NRAO sites (Socorro, NM; Green Bank, WV; Charlottesville, VA) on a project in the supervisor’s area of expertise. The project may involve and aspect of astronomy, including original research, instrumentation, telescope design, or astronomical software development. The deadline for applications is January 29, 2007. More information can be found at www.nrao.edu/students/.

  • Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Internship

    The Museum’s summer internship program affords college students the opportunity to work behind the scenes on projects that benefit both interns and the Museum. The program provides valuable hands on experience and introduces interns to the variety of career opportunities available in a museum environment. Students in all fields of study are encouraged to apply. Possible duties include conducting detailed research projects, creating scale drawings, teaching programs for families, or writing press releases. Applications are accepted from January 15 through February 15, online at www.nasm.si.edu.

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