• Science & Religion Discussion Group

    Conflicting, separate worlds, or fully connected?  No matter where you fall on the religion, spirituality, faith or science spectra, come tell us what you think–and hear what other Carls & profs have to say!

    7:00 pm in the Chapel Lounge (basement of the Chapel, southeastern corner) on (most) Mondays: Sept. 22 and 29, Oct. 6, 13, 27, and Nov. 3. 

    Contact Jayne (pasternj@) or Iman (jafrii@) with questions or comments.  Hope to see you there!

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  • Scienct Network article

    UCS Science Network

    Are you a postdoctoral fellow looking for a job in science policy? Or maybe an engineer who is thinking about a career change? A student who wants to know what your options are outside of academia? Join us for our upcoming discussion for advice.

    So You Want to Work in Science Policy: What the experts wish they knew when they were students
    Date: Thursday, September 25
    Time: 3:00 p.m. EDT

    Register Today

    This interactive Google+ Hangout will feature scientists who have experience at the intersection of science and policy. They’ll take your questions and offer advice about resources to take advantage of and opportunities to seek out for those who are interested in science policy careers.

    I hope you can join us.

    Sincerely,
    Melissa Varga
    Melissa Varga
    Outreach Associate and Community Manager
    Science Network
    Union of Concerned Scientists

    P.S. On the Google+ Hangout we’ll also be revealing our new slate of resources for early career scientists. You don’t want to miss it!

     

  • Senior meeting

    Calling ALL seniors, and any juniors who might be doing comps this year: 

    You need to attend a Very Important Meeting (!) on Wednesday the 24th (week 2) during 6a in Olin 02. 

    If for some reason, you absolutely can’t be there, email Joel (jweisber) to make alternative arrangements 
    to get all the info you will miss.  Thanks!

  • Pre-Engineering Meeting

    For all new students interested in Engineering: 

    Join us in Olin 04 on Thursday, September 25th at 2:00 pm when Christopher Ramsay, the Associate Dean of the School of Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis will be here to discuss their Engineering program. 

    Come with questions, and eat treats! 

  • Joint St. Olaf-Carleton Physics Poster Session

    Phys/Astro students from both St. Olaf and Carleton will present their summer research projects in a joint poster session at St. Olaf.  It will take place in the 4th floor atrium of Regents Hall.

  • Fall Picnic

    It’s already time to get ready for the fall picnic!  We have reserved the Hill of Three Oaks for this Friday, September 26th.  We’ll have the grill going, so c’mon over between 5 and 7 pm to grab a bite to eat and just relax after the crazy first two weeks of term.  

    Please RSVP to Trenne (tfields) if you’d like to come.  You’ll need to include several bits of information:  

    • Say that you plan to come!
    • Include your Carleton ID # 
    • Indicate whether you are omnivore, vegetarian, or vegan

    Please RSVP by Tuesday (tomorrow!). 

    Seniors and DCC reps, I’ll need 3-4 volunteers to pick up food and get everything out to the hill.  Thanks! 

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