What is Physics & Astronomy Student Seminar (PASS)?

P&A Student Seminar (PASS) is a weekly research seminar organized by and for grad students in UCR Physics and Astronomy department. The primary purpose of this seminar is to create a safe place for grad students to present their research works, at the same time, practice how to ask/answer good questions. Thus, faculty members are discouraged to come to the seminar to ensure a less stressful environment for students.

Who can submit abstracts?

Everyone who is currently a UCR grad student can submit abstracts. External students from other schools please contact the organizers if you would like to give a talk.

Abstract submission is closed.

Past program please see this page.

Organizers

PASS is being organized by UCR Physics and Astronomy PhD students: Ming-Feng Ho (Lead Organizer), Elizabeth Finney, Mahdi Qezlou, Pak Kau Lim, Reza Monadi, Wei-Xiang Feng, and Yongda Zhu.