Conference Program
This program is for the CUWiP at the Auburn location. Other locations will have different agendas.
Please note this is a working schedule and subject to changes.
View the layout of the ACLC building
| Friday, Jan 20, 2023 | ||
| Time (CST) | Activity | Location |
| 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM | Groome Shuttle Service from ATL airport to The Hotel at Auburn University and Confernce Center |
Groome Pickup; On Own Arrivals |
| 1:00 PM - 5:30 PM | Arrivals and CUWiP Check-in |
The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center Grand Ballroom Foyer Space |
| 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM |
Optional Auburn Campus and Lab Tours Available: Physics Lab and AU College of Sciences and Mathematics Buildings and Labs with COSAM Ambassadors |
The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center Main Drive |
| 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM | Welcome General Session |
The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center Hotel Auditorium |
| 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Conference Dinner with Career Speed Dating Activity |
The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center Grand Ballroom |
| 7:10 PM - 7:50 PM |
Student Panel Discussion: How to get the Most of CUWiP Speakers: Sarah Wright, Tyler Milkeris-Zellar, Kai Wright |
The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center Hotel Auditorium |
| 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM |
Networking & Dessert Reception Play Games and Win prizes from 8 - 9 PM |
The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center Terrace Room |
| 8:10 PM - 9:30 PM |
Stargazing Activity - Complimentary Shuttle Service to Leach Science Center Rooftop |
The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center Main Drive |
| Saturday, Jan 21, 2023 | ||
| Time (CST) | Activity | Location |
| 7:00 AM - 8:15 AM | Breakfast for Students, Speakers, and Panelists |
The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center Grand Ballroom |
| 8:00 AM - 8:40 AM | Complimentary Shuttle Service to ACLC |
The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center Main Drive |
| 8:45 AM - 9:30 AM |
Special Speaker: Dr. Shelia Nash-Stevenson, Motivational Talk with Student Q & A |
Academic Classroom and Laboratory Complex, (ACLC) Ground Level 012 |
| 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM | Coffee Break |
Academic Classroom and Laboratory Complex, (ACLC) ACLC Atrium First Floor |
| 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
Mentor sessions Speak to speakers & panelists one on one for advice |
Academic Classroom and Laboratory Complex, (ACLC) Ground Level Conference Rooms: 024A, 024B, and 025C |
| 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM |
Intro to Physics Research Area: Biophysics Speakers: Prof. Jennifer Curtis, Georgia Tech; Prof. Laura Finzi, Emory |
Academic Classroom and Laboratory Complex, (ACLC) 202 |
| 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM |
Intro to Physics Research Area: Astrophysics, Plasma and Space Physics Speakers: Prof. Dawn Williams, University of Alabama; Prof. Hong Zhao, Auburn; Dr. Amy Winebarger, NASA |
Academic Classroom and Laboratory Complex, (ACLC) 208 |
| 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM |
Realizing Your STEM Identity and Bringing Your Full Self to the Table: Imposter Syndrome and Stereotype Threat Speaker: Dr. Kim Mulligan, Auburn |
Academic Classroom and Laboratory Complex, (ACLC) 270 |
| 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM |
Opportunities for International Students Speaker: Prof. Evdokiya Kostadinova, Auburn |
Academic Classroom and Laboratory Complex, (ACLC) 153 |
| 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM |
Parallel Panel 1: Career Path Panel Discussion - What Options are Out There? Panelists: Sydney Swanson, Northrup Grumman; Dr. Ami DuBois, Naval Research Lab; Kathryn Madzar, Opelika High School; Dr. Jennifer Meyer, University of Mississippi; Mitzi Adams, NASA |
Academic Classroom and Laboratory Complex, (ACLC) 202 |
| 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM |
Parallel Panel 2: Being a Leader: Starting an SPS group, CUWiP Group, Leadership Skills, and Mentoring Panelists: Prof. Evdokiya Kostadinova, Auburn; Christina Tarsitano, University of Alabama-Huntsville; Rebecca Harvey, University of Alabama-Huntsville; Aatiya Ali, Georgia State |
Academic Classroom and Laboratory Complex, (ACLC) 208 |
| 11:50 AM - 12:50 PM | Lunch Buffet | The Edge Dining Hall |
| 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM |
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Nadya Mason Simultaneous Broadcast from concurrent conference around US |
Academic Classroom and Laboratory Complex, (ACLC) Ground Level 012 |
| 2:30 PM - 2:50 PM | Group Photo | Outside Amphitheater (in case of rain: ACLC staircase) |
| 3:00 PM - 4:10 PM | Poster Session / Plasma Demos with Coffee Break |
Academic Classroom and Laboratory Complex, (ACLC) 2nd Floor Foyer and 1st Floor Atrium |
| 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
Mentor sessions Speak to speakers & panelists one on one for advice |
Academic Classroom and Laboratory Complex, (ACLC) Ground Level Individual Conference Rooms: 024A, 024B, and 025C |
| 4:15 PM - 5:10 PM |
Intro to Physics Research Area: Condensed Matter Physics Speakers: Prof. Christianne Beekman, Florida State; Prof. Yishu Wang, University of Tennessee-Knoxville |
Academic Classroom and Laboratory Complex, (ACLC) 202 |
| 4:15 PM - 5:10 PM |
Applied Physics/Engineering Speakers: Prof. Cheryl Seals, Auburn; Dr. Cortney Chalifoux, Pond & Company |
Academic Classroom and Laboratory Complex, (ACLC) 208 |
| 4:15 PM - 5:10 PM |
How to Navigate Male-Dominated Spaces Speakers: Dr. Melissa Halford, Auburn; Dr. Debnandini Mukherjee, University of Alabama-Huntsville; Prof. Tatiana Allen, University of Tennessee-Chattanooga |
Academic Classroom and Laboratory Complex, (ACLC) 242 |
| 4:15 PM - 5:10 PM |
Innovation and Entrepreneurship: How Studying Physics Can Develop These Skills Speakers: Prof. Valentina Iscaro, Alabama A&M; Prof. Dave Maurer, Auburn; Prof. Sarit Dhar, Auburn; Prof. Mark Liles, Auburn
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Academic Classroom and Laboratory Complex, (ACLC) 270 |
| 4:15 PM - 5:10 PM |
Panel: Is Grad School Right/How to Apply to Grad School Panelists: Rebecca Harvey, University of Alabama-Huntsville; Jennifer Meyer, University of Mississippi; Maria White, Auburn |
Academic Classroom and Laboratory Complex, (ACLC) 153 |
| 5:15 PM - 6:00 PM | Complimentary Shuttle Service to Hotel at Auburn |
Heisman Drive Bus Shuttle Drive |
| 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Break/Free Time |
The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center |
| 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM | Dinner Buffet with Graduate and Career Fair |
The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center Grand Ballroom |
| 7:45 PM - 9:00 PM |
Stargazing Activity Complimentary Shuttle Service to Leach Science Center Rooftop |
The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center Main Drive |
| Sunday, Jan 22, 2023 | ||
| Time (CST) | Activity | Location |
| 7:00 AM - 8:15 AM | Breakfast for Students, Speakers, and Panelists |
The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center Grand Ballroom |
| Reminder to Checkout of Hotel Room and Bring Luggage to the Grand Ballroom before 12 PM | ||
| 8:00 AM - 8:40 AM | Complimentary Shuttle Service to ACLC |
The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center Main Drive |
| 8:50 AM - 9:40 AM |
Main Session 3: Depression and Anxiety - Dealing with Mental Health While in School Speakers: Dr. Aja Davis, Auburn; Laura Robinson, Auburn |
Academic Classroom and Laboratory Complex, (ACLC) Ground Level 012 |
| 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
Mentor Sessions Speak to speakers & panelists one on one for advice |
Academic Classroom and Laboratory Complex, (ACLC) Ground Level Individual Conference Rooms: 024A, 024B, and 025C |
| 9:45 AM - 9:50 AM | CUWiP Survey while in Main Session Room |
Academic Classroom and Laboratory Complex, (ACLC) Auditorium |
| 9:40 AM - 10:00 AM | Coffee Break |
Academic Classroom and Laboratory Complex, (ACLC) ACLC Atrium 1st Floor |
| 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM |
Theory, Experimental, or Computational. Which is for me? Speakers: Dr. Priscilla Gomes, Auburn; Prof. Haihong Che, University of Alabama-Huntsville; Eleanor Williamson, Auburn |
Academic Classroom and Laboratory Complex, (ACLC) 202 |
| 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM |
Intro to Physics Research Area: Physics Education Research Speakers: Prof. Paula Engelhardt, Tennessee Tech; Prof. Eric Burkholder, Auburn |
Academic Classroom and Laboratory Complex, (ACLC) 208 |
| 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM |
Race and LGBTQIAP+ Roundtable Discussion
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Academic Classroom and Laboratory Complex, (ACLC) 242 |
| 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM |
How to Communicate Science Speakers: Dr. Laura Provenzani, University of Alabama-Huntsville; Prof. Karen McNeal, Auburn |
Academic Classroom and Laboratory Complex, (ACLC) 270 |
| 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM |
How To: Applying for Jobs and Negotiation Skills Panelists: Sydney Swanson, Northrup Grumman; Lindsay Doukopolous, Auburn; Meagon Bryant, Auburn |
Academic Classroom and Laboratory Complex, (ACLC) 153 |
| 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM |
Student Research Panel Discussion: How Do I Get Involved in Research in My Undergrad* Panelists: Katie Cooper, Auburn; Katherine Davidson, University of Alabama-Huntsville; Tyler Milkeris-Zellar; Maura Shea, Georgia State; Carlotte Jannach, Auburn |
Academic Classroom and Laboratory Complex, (ACLC) 208 |
| 12:00 PM - 12:15 PM | Closing Session and Poster Session Award Winners Announcement |
Academic Classroom and Laboratory Complex, (ACLC) Ground Level 012 |
| 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM | Distribution of Box Lunches |
Academic Classroom and Laboratory Complex, (ACLC) ACLC Atrium 1st Floor |
| 12:20 PM - 1:00 PM | Complimentary Shuttle Service to Hotel at Auburn |
Heisman Drive Bus Shuttle Drive |
| 1:15 PM - | Complimentary Shuttle Bus to ATL Airport |
The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center |
*Reminder: Local host site is in Central Standard Time Zone and ATL airport is in Eastern Time Zone. It is recommended to book returning flights departing after 6:30 PM EST on Sunday, January 22, 2023.