Special Programs

The Department of Physics and Astronomy is involved with several programs which do not fall under the regular academic Undergraduate or Graduate Programs, yet which are an important part of the department.

Conference for Undergraduate Women in Physics

The University of Southern California is hosting a 2 day conference on January 14-15, 2006 for undergraduate women in physics. The objectives of this conference are that the participants leave with:

• Increased awareness of current research and career options in physics
  
• Greater familiarity with the graduate school experience
  
• Resources for applying to and being successful in graduate school
  
• Resources for women in physics
  

Physics Instant Update

A workshop intended for High School Physics Teachers. The next scheduled workshop will be in the summer of 2006.