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Home   |   Programs   |   Education   |   Undergraduate   |   Students   |   Future of Physics   |   2010   |   March Meeting Future of Physics Days

March Meeting Future of Physics Days

Future of Physics 2010

Monday, March 15
Tuesday, March 16
Portland Hilton Hotel
Portland, OR

Future of Physics Days Schedule

Special events for undergraduate Physicists were held at the 2010 March Meeting of the American Physical Society in Portland, Oregon.

Monday, March 15

Undergraduate Research Presentations
Students talk about their research.

SPS Luncheon and Grad Student Panel
Students will be treated to a light lunch between sessions. During lunch, a panel of graduate students will give advice, share stories, and provide information on the grad school experience.

Undergraduate Research Presentations
Students talk about their research.

March Meeting Welcome Reception
All Meeting attendees are invited to mingle with other physicists, enjoy snacks, and browse through the exhibits.

Tuesday, March 16 

Undergraduate Poster Session
Students present posters about their research.

Physics Career Panel
Join us for an exciting evening with real physicists from a variety of backgrounds working in a variety of areas.  Panel discussion followed by Q&A, networking, and light refreshments. 

Award Presentation
Book awards for oral and poster session winners.



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Resources for Undergraduates

Undergraduate Epitome
At American Physical Society meetings, the Epitome is a brief summary of what is happening at the meeting. The Undergraduate Epitome highlights sessions that are likely to be of interest to undergraduates who are not necessarily specialists in the field of the presenters.
Gray arrow  March 2010 Undergraduate Epitome  Format - PDF 

Meeting Tips and Information

  • Why should undergraduates attend meetings?
  • What should they do once they are there? 
  • What should they wear?
  • Where can I find a roommate to split room costs?
Here are the answers to most questions asked by first-time attendees!
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