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Future Faculty in the Liberal Arts Workshop

Are you a postdoctoral fellow or a senior graduate student in the sciences or math at Washington University who is planning to seek a career at a liberal arts college or another type of primarily undergraduate institution? This workshop will help you learn more about how to prepare for a successful job search and success… Continue reading Future Faculty in the Liberal Arts Workshop

2013 Undergraduate Research Symposium in the Physical Sciences, Math, and Computer Science

The Undergraduate Research Symposium in the Physical Sciences, Math, and Computer Science will be held October 25-26, 2013 at the University of Chicago. The purpose of the Symposium is to provide undergraduates from the physical sciences, math, and computer science fields with a venue to present their research projects and results to their peers and… Continue reading 2013 Undergraduate Research Symposium in the Physical Sciences, Math, and Computer Science

2013 Workshop for Early-Career Success!

Event date: Fri Jul 12th 2013 – Sun Jul 14th 2013 This summer’s workshop for early career faculty, post-docs and graduate students will be held in St. Peter, MN on the beautiful campus of Gustavus Adolphus College on the weekend of July 12-14. Online registration will continue through Friday, June 28. Advanced graduate students and… Continue reading 2013 Workshop for Early-Career Success!

2013 Janet Andersen Lecture Award Winners

Physical Sciences, Mathematics and Computer Science Associate Professor Brad ChamberlainDepartment of ChemistryLuther College, Decorah, IA Associate Professor Bradley Chamberlain is the 2013 Janet Andersen Award winner for the Physical Sciences, Math, and Computer Science. The following excerpt is from a nomination letter written by one of his colleagues: “Bradley (Brad) Chamberlain is an inspiring mentor… Continue reading 2013 Janet Andersen Lecture Award Winners

2012 Undergraduate Research Symposium in the Biological Sciences and Psychology

Nov. 9-10 at the University of Chicago Registration Deadline is October 7, 2012 The URS in the Biological Sciences and Psychology will be held November 9-10, 2012 at the University of Chicago. Costs for participants including transportation, lodging and meals will be covered by the Consortium. Lodging will be at the Holiday Inn Downtown Chicago.… Continue reading 2012 Undergraduate Research Symposium in the Biological Sciences and Psychology

2012 Undergraduate Research Symposium in the Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Computer Science

Nov. 2-3, 2012 at Washington University Registration Deadline September 30, 2012 The URS in the Physical Sciences, Mathematics and Computer Science will be held November 2-3, 2012 at Washington University in St. Louis. Costs for participants including transportation, lodging and meals will be covered by the Consortium. Lodging will be at the Sheraton Clayton Plaza… Continue reading 2012 Undergraduate Research Symposium in the Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Computer Science

2012 Janet Andersen Lecture Award Winners

Physical Sciences, Mathematics and Computer Science Professor Timothy PenningsDepartment of MathematicsFormerly of Hope College, Holland, MI Professor Tim Pennings was selected for the 2012 Janet Andersen Award in the Physical Sciences. The following paragraphs are taken from the letter of nomination submitted by a colleague at Hope; As a mathematician, Tim is interested not just… Continue reading 2012 Janet Andersen Lecture Award Winners

2011 Undergraduate Research Symposium at the University of Chicago

In the Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Computer Science at the University of Chicago November 4-5, 2011 The 2011 Undergraduate Research Symposium in the Physical Sciences, Mathematics and Computer Science was held the weekend of November 4th and 5th at The University of Chicago. We had planned a condensed meeting that began Friday evening with dinner… Continue reading 2011 Undergraduate Research Symposium at the University of Chicago