Less than a year after its founding, the Anacapa Society has received its first externally-funded grant. The National Science Foundation has awarded grant PHY-0758149 for the purposes of holding a four-day workshop on “Advancing Theoretical Physics Research at Primarily Undergraduate Institutions.” The workshop is designed to help theorists at undergraduate institutions maintain a high level […]
Timeline of the Anacapa Society
The Anacapa Society was founded on July 20, 2007. July 2007: E-mail contact list in place. August, 2007: Preliminary website creation and recruiting of members underway. January, 2008: Amherst College selected as host institution. March, 2008: Membership reaches 75. May, 2008: First grant awarded. (See here for more details!) 2009: Agreement reached with KITP to […]
FAQ for Prospective PUI Theorists
Are you a theorist considering pursuing a faculty job at a primarily undergraduate institution? Here are answers to some questions you might have about becoming a PUI theorist. Q: What are undergraduate institutions looking for in my application? A: Priorities vary, but some combination of the following are likely required: Ability to teach across a […]