Tulane University is in our country’s central time zone. As such, the times listed in the following program will be in CDT.
We understand that different groups will arrive at different times. The events on Friday afternoon are great opportunities, but if you cannot check-in until Saturday morning then you wont miss any professional development events.
4 pm : Check-In at the Hotel
You may check in to your hotel room starting at 4pm on Friday. Your room assignments will be sent to you via email in December.
4 pm : Conference Registration
Please sign-in at the registration and receive important materials for the weekend!
4 – 6 pm : Campus tours
Starting at 4 pm, we will be providing MakerSpace and lab tours on Tulane’s Uptown campus.
6 – 6:30 pm : Welcome
The Check-In will be held in the Lavin Bernick Center, 2nd floor, room 213 Kendall Cram. Opening remarks by the local committee and a representative from APS.
6:30 pm : Dinner (LBC 213 Kendall Cram)
7 – 8 pm : Featured Speaker: Dr. Saundra McGuire
The featured speaker kicking off the CUWiP at Tulane will be Dr. Saundra McGuire, with her talk “Metacognition: The Key to Acing Courses and Life!” Read more information about her on the Speakers Information Page.
The link to her presentation can be found here.
8:30 – 9:30 pm : Social Activity (LBC 213 Kendall Cram)
08:15 – 09:00 am : Breakfast and Check-In
Breakfast food will be provided on campus.
09:00 – 09:45 am : Panels/workshops Block A1
You may choose which of the following panels, workshops, or affinity groups you would like to attend for each block.
– How to find Internships and Research Positions (GWBC 120)
Learn about what kind of internship and research opportunities are available to you at all levels of undergraduate education.
– Coding 101 (GWBC 124)
Get an introduction to some of the coding languages and techniques that provide a foundation for physics research; no experience needed!
– Where Can I Go From a Physics Degree? (LBC 213 Kendall Cram)
Do you feel overwhelmed with choices of what to do after finishing your undergraduate degree? Learn about what options are available to you!
– Striking a Work/Life Balance for Yourself (LBC 203 Stibbs)
Careers in physics can be demanding; learn about the different techniques you can implement into your daily life to make yourself a priority while developing your skillset and experience.
– Affinity Group: BIPOC in Physics (GWBC 128)
Meet with other attendees and panelists who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Color.
09:45 – 10:15 am : Coffee Break (LBC 213 Kendall Cram)
10:15 – 11:00 am : Panels/workshops Block A2
You may choose which of the following panels, workshops, or affinity groups you would like to attend for each block.
– How to find Internships and Research Positions (GWBC 120)
Learn about what kind of internship and research opportunities are available to you at all levels of undergraduate education.
– Coding 101 (GWBC 124)
Get an introduction to some of the coding languages and techniques that provide a foundation for physics research; no experience needed, but make sure to bring your laptop!
– Where Can I Go From a Physics Degree? (LBC 213 Kendall Cram)
Do you feel overwhelmed with choices of what to do after finishing your undergraduate degree? Learn about what options are available to you!
– Striking a Work/Life Balance for Yourself (LBC 203 Stibbs)
Careers in physics can be demanding; learn about the different techniques you can implement into your daily life to make yourself a priority while developing your skillset and experience.
– Affinity Group: Gender Minorities in Physics (GWBC 128)
Meet with other attendees and panelists who identify as women, non-binary, gender non-conforming (GNC) and trans.
11:15 – 12:00 pm : Panels/workshops Block A3
You may choose which of the following panels, workshops, or affinity groups you would like to attend for each block.
– How to find Internships and Research Positions (GWBC 120)
Learn about what kind of internship and research opportunities are available to you at all levels of undergraduate education.
– Coding 101 (GWBC 124)
Get an introduction to some of the coding languages and techniques that provide a foundation for physics research; no experience needed, but make sure to bring your laptop!
– Where Can I Go From a Physics Degree? (LBC 213 Kendall Cram)
Do you feel overwhelmed with choices of what to do after finishing your undergraduate degree? Learn about what options are available to you!
– Striking a Work/Life Balance for Yourself (LBC 203 Stibbs)
Careers in physics can be demanding; learn about the different techniques you can implement into your daily life to make yourself a priority while developing your skillset and experience.
– Affinity Group: 1st Generation College Students in Physics (GWBC 128)
Meet with other attendees and panelists who are the first in their family to attend college.
12:00 – 01:00 pm : Lunch (LBC 213 Kendall Cram)
01:00 – 02:30 pm : 2024 Millie Dresselhaus CUWiP Keynote Speaker: Jocelyn Bell Burnell
The keynote speaker of our conference will be Jocelyn Bell Burnell. This will be streamed virtually through the central CUWiP website. See more information about her on the Speakers Information Page.
02:45 – 03:00 pm : Group Photo
We will take a group photo on the Berger Family Lawn.
03:00 – 03:30 pm : Coffee Break (LBC 213 Kendall Cram)
03:30 – 06:00 pm : Career Fair and Innovation Expo (LBC 212 Qatar Ballroom)
04:00 – 05:30 pm : Poster Session (LBC 212 Qatar Ballroom)
For more information on how to submit a poster, see the Poster Session page.
06:00 – 06:30 pm : Dinner (LBC 213 Kendall Cram)
06:30 – 07:30 pm : Featured Speaker: Dr. Kimberly Foster
The featured speaker for night two of CUWiP at Tulane will be Dr. Kimberly Foster, Tulane’s Dean of School of Science and Engineering. See more information about her on the Speakers Information Page
08:15 – 09:00 am : Breakfast
Breakfast is available on campus in LBC 213 Kendall Cram.
**All participants who are staying in the hotel will need to check out before coming to campus. Luggage can be stored on campus in LBC 202 Rechler Conference Room.
09:00 – 09:45 am : Panels/workshops Block B1
You may choose which of the following panels, workshops, or affinity groups you would like to attend for each block.
– Resume and LinkedIn Workshop (GWBC 128)
Resumes and professional social media, while unintuitive for many, are useful tools to demonstrate skills and professional experience. Come to hear some tips and tricks for making you stand out.
– Twists and Turns of a Career Path (LBC 208 Korach Conference Room)
Do you feel caged in by a specific career path, or put too much pressure on receiving an offer from a specific company or institution? Learn about the sometimes messy career paths of the physics world and how best to adapt to obstacles in your way.
– Grad School 101 (GWBC 120)
Do you plan to pursue postgraduate education, be that a masters degree or a PhD? Learn the basics of graduate school, including what to expect day-to-day and how the admissions process works.
– How to Fund Your Research (LBC 210 McKeever)
One of the most important and least emphasized skills in academia is obtaining funding for your research; learn about the different ways a researcher can gather funding from private institutions and government grants.
– Affinity Group: Disabled People in Physics (GWBC 124)
Meet with other attendees and panelists who are disabled.
09:45 – 10:00 am : Coffee Break (LBC 213 Kendall Cram)
10:00 – 10:45 am : Panels/workshops Block B2
You may choose which of the following panels, workshops, or affinity groups you would like to attend for each block.
– Resume and LinkedIn Workshop (GWBC 128)
Resumes and professional social media, while unintuitive for many, are useful tools to demonstrate skills and professional experience. Come to hear some tips and tricks for making you stand out.
– Twists and Turns of a Career Path (LBC 208 Korach Conference Room)
Do you feel caged in by a specific career path, or put too much pressure on receiving an offer from a specific company or institution? Learn about the sometimes messy career paths of the physics world and how best to adapt to obstacles in your way.
– Grad School 101 (GWBC 120)
Do you plan to pursue postgraduate education, be that a masters degree or a PhD? Learn the basics of graduate school, including what to expect day-to-day and how the admissions process works.
– How to Fund Your Research (LBC 210 McKeever)
One of the most important and least emphasized skills in academia is obtaining funding for your research; learn about the different ways a researcher can gather funding from private institutions and government grants.
– Affinity Group: LGBTQ+ People in Physics (GWBC 124)
Meet with other attendees and panelists who identify with the LGBTQ+ community.
10:45 – 11:15 am : Coffee Break (LBC 213 Kendall Cram)
11:15 – 11:45 am : Poster Awards (LBC 213 Kendall Cram)
11:45 – 12:00 pm : Survey Evaluation (LBC 213 Kendall Cram)
12:00 – 12:45 pm : Lunch (LBC 213 Kendall Cram)
12:30 – 01:15 pm : Featured Speaker: Dr. Gabriela González
The featured speaker who will close out the CUWiP at Tulane will be Dr. Gabriela González. See more information about her on the Speakers Information Page.
01:30 – 02:00 pm : Closing Remarks (LBC 213 Kendall Cram)
CUWiP has become incredibly popular. In order to maximize the number of CUWiP participants, APS will allocate participants to sites based on travel logistics and site capacity. Please do not purchase travel tickets or plan to be at a specific site until you receive an email confirming you have been accepted to a specific CUWiP site. You must communicate with your assigned site before booking if you need reimbursement.
When you apply to APS, consider your travel resources. Ask your department if they support student travel to conferences. Carpool with other students or faculty or grad students who may want to attend. If none of these are a possibility, APS can help with travel costs.
Timeline:
- Apply to attend CUWiP through the link at APS CUWiP by October 23, 5 pm Eastern.
- Receive an email assigning you to a regional site, with registration instructions. This usually happens in late November.
- Register with your site by (date?).
- Your site will communicate travel and lodging info, and other specifics like dietary preferences, roommates, poster presentation applications, etc.
- Attend the conference in January, 2024!
