Looking for the Undergraduate Physics and Astronomy Students’ Association?

Hey future PHAS superstars,

Mark your calendars (and set three alarms just in case): Thursday, August 28th at 9:30 AM in SB 144 is the day you unlock Grad Student Mode, aka the PHAS Graduate Orientation! 🔓🎓

Here’s what’s in store for you:

• Workshops on the real grad school survival skills: how to not annoy your supervisor, where to find secret grad student resources, TA training, and more!
• FREE lunch. Yes, food. 😋
• Wrap up the day with a goodie bag, because grad life deserves perks too.🎁

Most importantly, it’s your chance to meet your fellow grad adventurers, faculty wizards, and the staff heroes who keep everything running smoothly.

So, remember come for the knowledge, stay for the snacks, and leave with goodies.

See you there!

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Dear PHAS Graduate Students,

The PHAS DGA is excited to launch a new mentorship program to support undergraduate students applying to graduate school this fall. We are looking for graduate student volunteers to serve as mentors and guide undergraduates through the application process.

As a mentor, you can:

• Share your experience applying to graduate school and navigating life as a graduate student
• Offer advice on choosing programs and preparing application materials
• Provide constructive feedback on draft statements of purpose or CVs
• Build meaningful connections with future colleagues
• Add valuable volunteer leadership experience to your CV, which can strengthen future award and scholarship applications

Time Commitment: At least one hour of meet-up per month with your mentee(s), plus any additional time you wish to give for reviewing materials or answering questions.

If you’re interested in volunteering, please fill out our short interest survey here.
Please apply by September 5. The survey will help us determine how many mentors we have so we can match undergraduates with graduate students in similar fields of interest.

Your insight and experience could make a real difference for students who may feel overwhelmed by the graduate application process.

The PHAS DGA is a student organization that represents the students of the Department of Physics and Astronomy to the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

Your DGA represents graduate students at meetings for the PHAS Department as well as the Faculty of Graduate Studies. We also organize social and academic events throughout the year such as the Annual PHAS Graduate Symposium, PHAS graduate assistant workshop, monthly coffee breaks, outdoor activities and more!

Chair: Gabrielle Lee
Vice-Chair: Mackenzie Moring
Vice President, Communication: Pouya Heidari, Ghazaleh Gholizadeh
Vice President, Academic: Armin Tabesh
Vice President, Events: Aria Jafari
Vice President, Internal: Mohsen Mehrani
Vice President, EDI: Ali Moradi
Medical Physics Representative: Thomas Peterson
Emeritus Chairs: CJ Osakwe, Pooja Woosaree

If you are interested in joining the PHAS DGA, please contact our Chair at the addresses listed below.

You can find out about the previous members of the PHAS DGA in this link! 

We encourage all students to approach us with any concerns or issues regarding graduate student life. We also welcome all student involvement in DGA activities. Please feel free to contact any of the committee members if you would like more information.