BANG Seminar for 2017-04-27

BANG Seminar for 2017-04-27

Series: BANG Seminar
Date: Thu 27-Apr-2017
Time: 4:00-5:00pm
Location: PSC 1136
Speaker: Dr. Hannah Krug (Holton-Arms School)
Title: Going Back to High School: Astronomy PhD to Independent School Teacher

Hannah Krug is an Upper School Mathematics & Physics Teacher and the Science Research Coordinator at Holton-Arms School, an all-girls 3-12 independent school in Bethesda. She teaches two sections of Honors Physics to freshmen and two sections of Honors Precalculus to sophomores and juniors. As Science Research Coordinator, she runs a program that places students in research labs (many at UMD) during the summer prior to their senior year, as well as helping to train them for that experience. She also advises the Spectrum club, a safe space for LGBTQ+ students and allies. Hannah received her Ph.D. at UMD in 2013 and went straight into teaching.

About the BANG Seminar Series

The Astronomy Department's BANG! Seminar (Better Astronomy for the New Generation!) features speakers and discussions on issues of equity and inclusion, career paths, and soft skills for astronomers. Please contact co-leads Jaime Crouse, or Emeline Fromont,or also other organizers including Ell Bogat, Joe DeMartini, Jordan Ealy, Tad Komacek, Katya Leidig, Laura Vega, Stuart Vogel, or Kiana Whitfield with any questions or suggestions for speakers.

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS:

Special accommodations for individuals with disabilities can be made by calling (301) 405-3001. It would be appreciated if we are notified at least one week in advance.

DIRECTIONS AND PARKING

Directions and information about parking can be found here.