PhiDiP

Happy Friday!

We'd like to announce the topic of the first discussion in our PhiDiP Series this semester:

"Physicists are Philosophers, Too"

Please take any free time you may have to read the following article for a more in depth discussion (But as always any and all are welcome to come and participate!) 

http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/physicists-are-philosophers-too/

The group will meet in NC 3405 from 12:15-1:15p on Thursday the 3rd!!!!! (Snacks provided)

Have a great weekend, and we'll see you Thursday.

On Tap for the Next Couple Weeks

Hello all and welcome back to the new semester!!! We hope your break was everything you wanted it to be!

Were back in action here and are planning lots for the semester so join us at our first couple of meetings for the inside look at the whole semester :) 

Here is just a Quick Overview of what Fun Events we've planned for you over the next couple weeks


8/27 (Thursday)
         Welcome Back Pizza Party w/ PhiDiP 
        @ 12:00 pm in room NC3405
         PhiDiP is our new discussion group here to talk          about any and all philisophical debates in                    physics. Should be lots of fun and will be held            weekly!!!

8/28 (Friday)
         Colloquium with OUR AMAZING GUEST                                             DR. DENN!!!
         Radio Telescopes and Galaxies
         Snacks provided
         2:30 pm in room NC 3405



9/3 (Thursday)
        PhiDiP
        12:00 pm NC 3405

9/4 (Friday)
       GRE PREP SESSION @ 2:00 pm in room NC 3405

9/4 (Friday)
       1st Ever SCIENCE ALLIANCE meeting 
       5pm at InWorks (1250 14th St. Denver, CO 80202)
       GAME NIGHT with FOOOOOD

You can always refer to our calendar as well if you forget what is coming up and when! 

Keep in touch with us as always through our email for comments, questions or things you'd like to see happen!!!

                  sps.metro.ucd@gmail.com

The Denver APS Local Link is back in Boulder!

 Join us on Thursday, July 9, 6:00 pm at KM Labs

Henry Kapteyn, Founder and CEO of KM Labs, will give an informal talk. Please join us to hear from Henry and for a great networking opportunity!

Light refreshment will be provided. APS Local Links events are free to attend and open to all.

To find up-to-date information on events and connect with your fellow Denver APS Local Link members, please join our LinkedIn group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups?home=&gid=7484820

We'd love to see you join us there!! 

Also join APS Local Links on Linkedin!

HENAAC Conference

Calling all Hispanic scholars! Great Minds in STEM is hosting the HENAAC STEM Career Conference, which will be held in Pasadena, CA from October 14-18, 2015. This conference is intended to honor the contributions of Hispanic members of all STEM fields and provide an opportunity for students to network with Hispanic STEM professionals and each other, as well as connect with institutions that may offer opportunities for graduate school, internships, and jobs. Professional development workshops are also offered.

Early registration comes with a large discount on fees, and is also required in order to apply for travel grants to cover approved travel expenses. This is a great opportunity to "get your foot in the door" with companies like Boeing, Lockheed Martin, IBM, and others!

For more information on the conference, please visit http://www.greatmindsinstem.org/conference/college-overview and for details on registration fees, visit http://www.greatmindsinstem.org/conference/student-registration.

If we have several members interested, we may be able to room and/or travel together, so please send an email to us at sps.metro.ucd@gmail.com if you'd like to attend so we can put a list together.

Hope everyone is having a great summer!

Interested in Participating??

MSU Denver and CU Denver students come together to make our local Society of Physics Students an excellent, welcoming and fun place. Please consider joining us.

Perks:

• Camaraderie and connections with your fellow physics enthusiasts. Everyone is welcome.
• Regular intellectual stimulation...
• ... occasional opportunities for free food.

Opportunities:

• Our local group works to engage people on physics topics, both on and off campus. We invite speakers and have various kinds of social events. 
• The national SPS organization sponsors scholarships, internships, research & travel grants, as well as job and and career information. Joining the leadership team of our local SPS chapter adds valuable experience to your resume and can lead to other exciting opportunities as well.

Elections:

• If you are interested in being an officer in the local SPS chapters (either MSU Denver or UCD) please email sps.metro.ucd@gmail.com or stop by NC 3405 ASAP. Elections are being held next week (ending on Thursday the 30th).
• Ballots and a ballot box will be on the table beneath our white board in NC3405

Upcoming events:

• High school students form Aurora will be presenting their work in an innovation lab on Friday, May 1st, at 10:30 in and around the 3600 hallway of North Classroom.
• A presentation on renewable energy and physics, along with snacks at 3:00 PM on Friday, May 1st in NC 3405.
• May 8th: End of the semester shindig (NC3405). Possibly including a really fun talk with demonstrations relating to physics, music and resonance followed by some live music! 

Stay tuned by joining the group on Orgsync.com, or by contacting us at our email!