Rutgers Department of Physics & Astronomy

Seminar In Graduate Mentoring in Astronomy and Physics (SIGMA-P)
Spring 2026

SIGMA-P seminars are held from 5:30-6:30 PM on Thursdays in Serin W401; all graduate students in the Department of Physics and Astronomy are welcome to attend. Those who attend 8 out of 10 seminars will receive a Certificate of Training in Physics Mentorship. The seminar series uses materials provided by the American Physical Society and is organized by Andrew Baker.


February 5
 Project design
Baker
February 12
 Expectations
Baker
February 19
 Understanding
Baker
February 26
 Communication
Baker
March 5
 Independence
Baker
March 12
 Mentoring challenges
Baker
March 26
 Ethics
Baker
April 2
 Addressing diversity
Baker
April 9
 Elements of good mentoring
Baker
April 16
 Developing a mentoring philosophy
Baker


Additional resources:

  • Information for students with disabilities (Please contact the organizer if there are any ways we can make it easier for you to participate.)
    Back to Rutgers Physics & Astronomy Home Page

    Page maintained by Andrew Baker (ajbaker [at] physics.rutgers.edu), who ripped off Ryan Brennan's code for an earlier version of the DELTA-P page.