Agenda
Zoom: click here
Gathertown: click here Password: spszone1
Please note that all times are listed in Eastern Time.
February 26th, 2022
Chapter Discussion (09:00AM - 10:00AM)
This will kick-off the Spring 2022 Zone 1 meeting. We’ll discuss the past year (virtual, hybrid, in person) and our experiences!
Research Presentations (10:00AM - 11:30AM)
SPS members from across the Northeast will present their own research work in 10 minute slots. Depending on demand, we may host zoom breakout rooms by physics subfield. Everyone is encouraged to submit their abstracts for consideration through the registration form!
Break (11:30AM - 1:00PM)
Imposter Syndrome Experiences Panel (1:00PM - 2:00PM)
The final formal event for the Spring 2022 Zone 1 meeting will be a panel discussion between Professors from co-hosts Yale and Brown on the topic of Imposter Syndrome in Physics. The panel list will include esteemed Professors:
- Ramamurti Shankar (Yale)
- Steve Lamoreaux (Yale)
- Karsten Heeger (Yale)
- Sarah Demers (Yale)
- Daisuke Nagai (Yale)
Chapter Social Activity (2:00PM - 3:00PM)
You’d be surprised at how many physics-y songs there are - join us for a Kahoot trivia game and get the link to our Zone 1 physics playlist!
High Energy Chocolate (3:00PM - 4:00PM)
Come hang out and debrief from today’s discussions on Gathertown while enjoying a virtual beverage together!
Fall 2020 Agenda
Please find the event’s zoom rooms, gather.town links, and associated passwords on this spreadsheet. Please note that you need to fill out the registration form to access this spreadsheet.
Please note that all times are listed in Eastern Time.
October 23rd
Game Night (7:00PM - 9:00PM)
This is will kick off the Zone 1 Fall Chapter meeting. Chat with members from fellow SPS Clubs on gather.town while also playing online games like: skribbl.io, spyfall.app, playingcards.io, Physics Jeopardy, and more!
October 24th
Chapter Discussion (10:00AM - 10:50AM)
This will kick-off the main day of the Fall 2020 Zone 1 meeting. Across randomized zoom breakout rooms, we will share SPS Club highs and lows and discuss the issues most pertinent to SPS as determined by you all!
Research Presentations and Lunch (11:00AM - 12:50PM)
Over lunch, SPS members from across the Northeast will present their own research work in 5-10 minute slots. Depending on demand, we may host zoom breakout rooms by physics subfield. Everyone is encouraged to submit their abstracts for consideration through the registration form!
Keynote Talk by Professor Jim Gates (1:00PM - 2:30PM)
American theoretical physicist, Professor Sylvester James “Jim” Gates, Jr., will give the Keynote Talk of the Fall 2020 Zone 1 meeting. Please read about his numerous accolades here!
Break (2:30PM - 3:00PM)
Let Prof. Gates' words sink in as you take a well-deserved break!
Diversity and Inclusion Panel (3:00PM - 4:00PM)
Check out the recording of the panel here
Check out some wonderful resources here.
The final formal event for the Fall 2020 Zone 1 meeting will be a panel discussion between Professors from co-hosts Yale and Brown on the topic of Diversity and Inclusion in Physics. The panel list will include esteemed Professors:
Social (4:00PM - 5:00PM+)
Gather once more on gather.town to chat and network with fellow SPS Members and ask questions in an informal setting to some of today’s wonderful speakers. We hope you had a great time!