Hosted by the Society for Women in the Physical Sciences (SWPS)
Supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF)
This special event was designed to give incoming first year and
transfer students a glimpse into the physical sciences at Cal.
It
featured fun, informal activities to introduce new students to the
Physics and Astronomy departments and allowed students
to mingle with
other incoming students, faculty, graduate and current students. Over
60 students attended Launch Day 2005!
Follow the links below to see photos from the event and take the
participant survey.
PHOTOS FROM LAUNCH DAY 2005
Launch Day/Second Stage 2005 Participant Survey
Jump to Launch Day's Second Stage (for third-year and transfer students)
12:00-1:00 pm , 375 LeConte Hall Lunch
Join other incoming students and current students for a fun and casual pizza lunch. Food and drinks are free! |
1:00-3:00 pm, 375 LeConte Hall Workshop: Life as an Astro/Physics Major
Get advice about courses, scheduling and resources available to Astronomy and Physics majors; hear from current students about life as a physical science major; learn the secret to doing well in your courses from professors and other students. |
3:00-4:30 pm, meet in 375 LeConte Hall Professor Scavenger Hunt
This game will give you the opportunity to meet the physics and astronomy faculty as well as discover the ins and outs of the physics and astronomy buildings. |
4:30-6:00 pm, 375 LeConte Hall Lab Tours
Hear about ongoing research in the physics and
astronomy departments, tour some active research labs, and talk to
current students about their own projects.
|
6:00-8:00 pm, courtyard between LeConte and Birge Halls Barbecue Dinner
Enjoy free hamburgers, hotdogs and much more (including vegetarian options) grilled up by SPS, while mingling with students and faculty. |
Important Links:
This material is
based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF)
under Grant AST-0302123. Any opinions, findings and conclusions or
recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author and
SWPS and do not necessarily reflect the views of the NSF.
