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2014 Welcome Orientation for Women

Date: January 16, 2014

Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm

Location: The event will take place in the Michael Smith Labs Multipurpose room (2185 East Mall, map).

Have difficulty convincing your parents? If your parents are not convinced that a degree in physics, astronomy, engineering physics, biophysics or combined education+physics degree is the right option for you, you are welcome to bring them along to the degree options presentations (11am-noon) and/or the panel discussion (12:45-1:45). The faculty present there will be glad to answer all their questions, as well as yours.

WOW 2014 Schedule:

TimeActivityDescription
9:50-11:00AMStart of orientation and sign-up for lab toursStudents sign up for the lab tours, receive name tags and info packages, etc.
Lobby of the Michael Smith Laboratories
Please arrive before 10:10 if you are participating in the Hands-on Activity.
10:00-11:00AMHands-on Robot Activity (space limited)Build a small robot - Materials will be provided, however if you want to take your project home, we will ask you to pay $10 to help cover the cost of supplies.
11:00AM-noonOverview of the Physics & Astronomy programs offered at UBCProfessors from the department will present various program options and give you a chance to ask questions.
noon-12:45PMLunch (Free!)Lunch and a chance to meet other students and the panelists.
12:45-1:45PMPanel of Women in Physics and AstronomyCurrent students and graduates of Physics related degrees will be ready to answer your questions about what it's like to study physics, why they chose to pursue their degrees and what they hope to do or are doing.
1:45-2:00PMOrganization of Lab Tour groupsTours wil leave from the lobby of Michael Smith Labs with guides.
2:00-3:00PMLab ToursVisit different kinds of research labs around campus to see what physicists do. Guides will take you from location to location around campus. 5-10min walk from Michael Smith Labs.
3:15-4:00PMClosing address and feedbackMeet back with us to chat after the tours, ask any further questions you might have and give us feedback on the event. (Snacks!)