How do I get involved?
Department sponsored organizations
Society of Physics Students
Send us a message through Campus Connect or come to our meetings!
Meetings for fall semester 2019 are: The first and third Monday of each month in JFB 212
Women in Physics & Astronomy
We gather to share ideas, stories, and accomplishments. We aim to form a positive and productive community in the Physics department for students to utilize as a professional resource and a group of friends.
Undergraduate Student Advisory Committee
The Undergraduate Student Advisory Committee (USAC) advises the Department of Physics & Astronomy in matters concerning undergraduate students. This includes things like course evaluations, tenure reviews for professors, and social activities.
AstronomUrs
Come and help host with weekly star parties and community astronomy outreach!
Star Parties: Wednesday nights @ 7pm, South Physics 408
Check us out on Facebook!
Community Outreach
There are several opportunities in the community to show why science is so amazing! Check out the link above to find an opportunity that is right for you.
University Student Organizations
If there is something you enjoy, there is a club for it. Check out Campus Connect to find a group or club that fits your interests!
Other Related Organizations
In-STEM
in-STEM provides diverse students a supportive community to foster academic success, professional development, and community outreach.
Science in the Parks
Science in the Parks is a science outreach program for children of all ages in the Salt Lake City (SLC) area. The program will be held over the summer, where science activities will be demonstrated and available for children to observe and interact with.
STEM Outreach Volunteer Program
The STEM Outreach Volunteer Program organizes and runs STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) programs in schools in the Salt Lake area.
Why should I get involved?
- It helps round out your university experience. You are more than just a scientist- you have interests beyond the classroom. Getting involved helps you explore new things in a unique setting of a university.
- It looks great on job and graduate school applications. Employers are often looking for more than just technical skills you learn with your degree. They look for communication skills, leadership, and other "soft" skills that come with being involved with an organization.
- It connects you to faculty, mentors, and people within the department and on campus. Want to make friends in the department? Want an inside scoop on what is happening in the department? Want to get to know faculty better? Join a club or organization. You never know when that connection could lead to letters of recommendation, future internships or jobs, or lifelong friendships down the road.
- It helps maintain sanity! Find a group of people you connect with to help balance out the workload and stress of school. Clubs and groups give you an outlet to do something outside of your studies.