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Physics Grad Student CouncilAugust 15, 2013
Who We AreNick PikeMegan HarbertsNicolas ScozzaroMatt WarrenUrszula SzafrugaArati PrakashThis could be you!
One first year representative…election mid semester
• Email address: [email protected]• Website: www.physics.ohio-state.edu/~pgsc
Facilities in the 1st year office space(AKA “The Stacks”)
Common refrigerator located on the third floorPut your name and date on everything you put in
the fridgeAnything not labeled may be thrown away
Microwave on walkway Computer labs in room 3015Network printers throughout the building
Go to physics computing office for connectivity issues
Email AccountsThe department, PGSC, and your colleagues send
out important notices via email. If you are not receiving regular emails, contact [email protected]
Make sure you are forwarding or checking emails for BOTH of your addresses:name.#@osu.eduname.#@buckeyemail.osu.edu
Security• Lock your office
– The PRB is generally very safe, but laptops and other valuables have been stolen
• Walking late at night: On-Campus Escort www.ps.ohio-state.edu/police
• PRB has 24/7 keycard access - Keycard needed on weekdays 6pm-7am and
any time on weekends/holidays
Bike Parking Bike room in PRB 1170B (just
inside the loading dock) daily users only must use hooks
Enter and exit the loading dock through loading docks doors to outside, not through building
You can register your bike with OSU police http://dps.osu.edu/police/bike_safety/
Car ParkingIf you will have a car on campus you can buy a
parking pass http://www.campusparc.com/osu/West Campus: $ 103.20 (WB) or $98.04 (WC)
good for long-distance commutersMain Campus C pass: $ 278.25 (student pass)
most grad students get this oneMain Campus B pass: $ 411.48 (staff pass)
grad student chicDaily Parking (without a pass)
“Pay and Display” parking $1.50/hr ($6.25/day on weekends)
Parking Map
WE ARE HERE
WEST CAMPUS PARKING
MOST COMMON PARKING GRAD STUDENT
CHIC
Public TransportationCOTA - city buses
swipe your BuckID to ride the busesfor schedule information go to www.COTA.com
CABS - campus busestransportation around campusdirect line to west campus parkingbuses come frequently: about every 7 minutes
during the daydon’t need to show ID
Course Registration• You must be registered a week before the first day
of classes (there is a significant fine for not registering)
• GTA must register for a minimum of 8 credit hours. It is expected that you take:
– Quantum Mechanics I – Physics 7501 (3 credits)(3 credits)– Analytic and Numerical Methods of Physics- Physics 7701 (3 credits)– Classical and Statistical Physics - Physics 7601 (3 credits)
– Research Survey Class - Physics 6780 (1 credit)– Sugarbaker’s teaching class (even fellowship students) - Physics
7891– Research with a professor - Physics 7998
Only second semester for GTA’s, both semesters for fellowship students
• Fellowship students should sign up for 12 credit hours• To get to 12 you will need to sign up for an additional elective(s)
( 8805’s) or Physics 7998 with Pelz• You can change this in the first couple weeks to Physics 7998 with the
professor of your choice
Core classes
BooksAsk older grad studentsMost students buy their books online You can also get them at Barnes & Noble, or
other book stores on High St.
Time managementAs new grad students you need to be aware
that, more then likely, you will spend more time on school/work then you did in undergrad.
You should expect:~10-15 hours per class per week
Studying and homework~ 12-15 hours per week of in class time~ 12-15 hours of TA duties
preparing for class, teaching, and grading
Finding a Research Group• It is YOUR responsibility to find a research
group • Begin looking for a professor to work with
your first semesterThis is what you’re here for
• If you need direction, check PGSC website which shows some open potentially available GRA positions
• http://pgsc.physics.osu.edu/• Mentors can help! Ask them about research
and possible openings!
Understanding FeesKris will have a separate presentation on feesOur fee breakdown:
We pay out of our paycheck: COTA Bus Service Fee: $13.50 per semester Student Activity Fee: $37.50 per semester Student Legal Services Fee: $40 per year (can opt
out) Recreational Fee (RPAC): $123 per semester Student Union Fee: $74.40 per semester Student Health Insurance: $172.50 per semester
You can opt out and use your parent’s health insurance
Health insurance• 85% premium covered by OSU for you and your
dependents (wife/husband/children/significant others) You pay $172.50 per semester – OSU pays $977.50
• Wilce Student Health Center • Convenient, on campus (292-4321) – General practitioners, gynecologists, dentists,
ophthalmologists, physical therapy, etc. – Some special care is referred to OSU Medical Center– Most services are 100% covered by Student Health
Insurance Only $15 copay
• You can also see doctors outside the student health center: most services covered 90% in-network, 60% out-of-network, ie. much more expensive
OPERS: To save, or not to save• Most grad students opt OUT
• 10% of your paycheck is taken out• It makes a minimal amount of interest while you’re in
school• If you want the money immediately after you
graduate they take 1/3 of all the money as a penalty• Can roll money into IRA w/ NO penalty
• May be good if you plan on working in Ohio for your career
• Must opt out by Mid-Sept. Failure to opt out means you are automatically enrolled.
SWIP @ OSUSociety of Women (Undergraduate & Graduate) in Physics
ActivitiesMonthly meetingsSemester-ly coffee & discussion hourOutreach
YMCA donation drive GRASP summer camp Wellness room in the PRB (new this year!)
Mentoring program linking grad and undergrad studentsUpcoming events
First meeting of term – date TBA soonGame night – mid September
Our faculty advisor is Amy ConnollyContact us: [email protected]
…website is coming soon!
