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Awards, Internships & Jobs/Graduate School

Awards

The Department of Physics and Astronomy offers the Mary Ross Flowers '28 Award in Astronomy every year for the best research project in Astronomy. Each applicant will present a talk to the faculty, who will decide the winner. Contact Ben Sugerman for information.

Year Recipient Project Title
2010

Sean Lonsdale

 Study of Light Echoes from SNe 1991T
2009

Sean Lonsdale

Adrien Thormann

 Study of Light Echoes from SNe 1991T and 1998bu
2006

Ann Thomas

Spectroscopy of Biological Spores and Pollens
2005 Jay Zeck Rotational Curve and Gravitational Mass of Galactic Interior at 21-cm Hydrogen line observance


THE ALUMNAE/I PRIZE IN PHYSICS

The Alumnae/i Prize for Excellence in Physics is awarded each year to a student who has distinguished him or herself through outstanding achievement in the field of physics, as demonstrated by a minimum GPA of 3.5 or higher in the major, and has displayed significant promise in independent research, as evidenced by publication in a scholarly journal or a presentation to the scientific community beyond campus borders.

The Alumnae/i Prize for Service in Physics is awarded each year to a student who has distinguished him or herself by exemplary service to the Physics program and greater community, both inside and beyond Goucher's borders.

Contact Sasha Dukan for information.

Year Recipient Notes

2011(excellence)

Michael Garman

David Hall

Jeffrey McLeod

 Currently working at the Johns Hopkins University Hospital

2011(service)

Alissa Murray

 Goucher College, Class of 2013

2010
(excellence)

Adrien Thormann

 Currently pursuing a M. S. degree in Mechanical Engineering at the Johns Hopkins University.
2010 (service)

James Hagan

Sean Lonsdale

Adrien Thormann

Currently working at the Space Telescope Science Institute in Baltimore, Maryland.
2009 (service)

Margaret Samuels

 High-school physics teacher in New York state.
2008

Daniel Barker

 Currently pursuing a Ph. D. in Physics at University of Maryland, College Park
2007

Myrrha Andersen

 Currently pursuing a M. S. degree in Mechanical Engineering at the North Carolina State University
2007

Joe Porembski

 working in industry
2006

Daniel Pines

Currently pursuing Ph. D. degree in Materials Science at University of Maryland,College Park

Internship Information

Off campus internships provide valuable experience in work settings that can lead to informative career choices. Opportunities are available for students to work in industry or at research institutions in the Baltimore are. The Career Development Office (CDO) has a packet of forms and information for you, including a checklist of the necessary actions you must take. The 'Off Campus Experience' does not have to be fulfilled through an internship, nor do internships need to be undertaken in the summer; however, it is anticipated that most physics majors will do so.

Here are some direct links to institutions in the area:

Internships located across the nation include:

Timetable for Summer Internships (check the exact dates with CDO):

Junior Year
Mid-October It is very important to start the search for an internship no later than about mid-October, especially when considering federal government internships or REUs which commonly have deadlines in the fall or very early spring.
Mid-April Deadline for the Goucher Summer Internship Awards. Many of these awards are restricted as to use, but there's no harm in applying.
Mid-May Deadline for filing your Internship Learning Agreement (ILA); Dr. Pichler is currently designated as the Faculty Internship Sponsor. You should also register for PHY 290 if the internship is related to physics.
Late August Submit any required written work, sign your 'Performance Evaluation,' and complete the 'Student Evaluation of Internship Experience' form.

Keep in mind that, as a physicist, you are qualified for any position involving problem solving; do not restrict yourself to 'physics' jobs only. Try also positions with financial institutions, engineering, computers, and whatever else comes to mind.

Employment & Careers

Graduate School

Good resources for students applying to graduate program in physics and related fields can be found at following links:

1. Guide to Graduate Program in Physics and Related Fields http://www.gradschoolshopper.com/

2. Guide to Planning for Graduate Studies http://www.aapt.org/Resources/gradstudtoc.cfm

3. Professional Development Resource Guide http://www.aps.org/careers/guidance/upload/professional_development.pdf