(Virtual) UTK Physics & Astronomy Prospective Grad Student Visit

Friday 14 Mar 2025, 09:00 → 12:00 US/Eastern

Gather.town

Dear Prospective Students,

On behalf of the Department of Physics & Astronomy at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, I am delighted to invite you to visit our department virtually. We understand that selecting the right graduate program is an important decision, and we believe that experiencing ours firsthand can provide valuable insights into our academic program, research opportunities, and community culture. During the virtual visit, you will have the chance to:

• Meet with faculty members and learn about their research interests and ongoing projects.

• Interact with current graduate students to gain insights into our department's student experience and culture.

• Attend informational sessions on program curriculum and teaching responsibilities.

• Learn about the various facilities and resources available to support your academic and personal growth.

Details

• Date: Friday, March 14, 2025
• Time: 9:00 - 12:00 EDT
• Platform: Gather, https://app.gather.town/app/4DhYISVcbi6dGHwC/utk-phys
  • Password: govols

 

We recommend that you log into the Gather space early to make sure you’re able to connect and access the content. If you have any questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me (sjohn145@utk.edu) directly. We look forward to welcoming you to our virtual visit and sharing more about the exciting opportunities at the Department of Physics & Astronomy.

The schedule of events is below.  Feel free to visit the booths to check out research groups at any time and come and go as your schedule permits.

Gather.town Link

09:00 → 10:00 Presentations by Dept Head, Graduate Program Director, Director of Labs followed by Q&A

Dr. Adrian del Maestro - Department Head
Dr. Steve Johnston - Director of the Graduate Program
Dr. Christine Cheney - Director of Labs

Speakers: Prof. Adrian Del Maestro (University of Tennessee, Knoxville), Christine Cheney (University of Tennessee Department of Physics and Astronomy), Steve Johnston (University of Tennessee)

10:00 → 11:00 Research Fair

Visit with research groups
Feel free to check out their posters at any time

11:00 → 12:00 Q&A with Current Graduate Students

This is your chance to ask questions of the graduate students with no faculty around!

Feel free to hang out and get to know each other in the gather space, even after the end of the session