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APS/PHYS Professional Development is a resource for undergrads in fields related to physics and astronomy at Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder. This website includes resources and information designed to help undergraduates in APS/Physics develop successful longterm careers.ÌýThis website is designed to offer resources and advice that will help you succeed in your career after graduating Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder. Navigate with the following main sections:

Upcoming Events:

Tentative Spring Dates:

5 February, Careers in Telescopes, Optics and Observatories

26 February,ÌýCareers in Education and Outreach

19 March,ÌýCareers in Industry, Aerospace

9 April,ÌýCareers in Startups

23 April,ÌýApplying for Jobs

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Events for the 2024-2025 Academic Year:

15 October, Grad School: slides,

29 October, Getting involved in Physics Research:Ìýslides,

19 November, Careers in Heliophysics: slides, Ìý

4 December, Undergraduate Research Opportunities Symposium: slides,

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Note: Recordings can be found

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Events for the 2023-2024 Academic Year:

9 October, Grad School:Ìý,Ìýslides

30 October, Getting involved in Physics research:Ìý

13 November, Careers in Heliophysics:Ìý,Ìýslides

5 December,ÌýUndergraduate Research Opportunities SymposiumÌý,Ìýslides

7 February,ÌýCareers in Telescopes, Optics and Observatories:Ìý, slides

28 February:ÌýCareers in Education and Outreach:Ìýslides,

13 March:ÌýCareers in Industry, Aerospace:Ìýslides,

3 April:ÌýCareers in Startups:Ìýslides,

17 April:ÌýApplying for Jobs: slides, Ìý

Note: All recordings can also be foundÌý

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Previous Events/Resources

Recordings and presentations of past events. Check out this page if you want to see the presentation from an event you missed!

Undergraduate Opportunities

Opportunities to build your career while you are pursuing your undergraduate degree at Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ, including research, teaching, and campus programs.

Applying to Grad School

Resources for choosing graduate programs, writing entrance essays, taking standardized tests, conducting interviews and visits, and finding funding through fellowships/scholarships.

Careers

Advice and resources for using your APS/Physics degree to find a career.

Background

APS/PHYS Professional Development (previously "Beyond Boulder") was started in Fall 2008 by with support from a National Science Foundation Astronomy & Astrophysics Postdoctoral Research Fellowship. She ran the program through Spring 2011. Ìýled the program from 2011-2014, and of Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ/LASP from 2014-2016, and Nick Schneider of APS from 2016-2023.