Gamma-Ray Astronomy, Science Diplomacy, Perfectionism and Imposter Syndrome
For the weeks of November 29 & December 6, here are colloquium-like webinars of potential interest for UCI's Department of Physics & Astronomy, and beyond.
Ground-based Gamma-ray Astronomy and the Cherenkov Telescope Array (IOP)
Prof Paula Chadwick (Durham University)
Tuesday, November 30, 11 am PT
The Cherenkov Telescope Array (CTA) will be the major global observatory for very high-energy (VHE) gamma-ray astronomy over the next decade and beyond. Covering a photon energy range from 20 GeV to 300 TeV, CTA will have a wider field-of-view, higher sensitivity, and better angular resolution than any instrument that has gone before. Its two arrays will have unprecedented capability for surveys, imaging of gamma-ray sources and time-domain astrophysics. CTA’s science remit is wide, covering everything from supernova remnants to fundamental physics questions
This talk will start with a brief introduction to atmospheric Cherenkov telescopes, followed by an overview of CTA, the UK's contribution, and its science aims, particularly those relating to active galactic nuclei, quantum gravity, dark matter and gamma-ray bursts.
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Science Diplomacy: Using International Scientific Collaboration to Build Bridges between Communities (APS)
Tuesday, December 7, 12:00 noon PT
What does a “science diplomat” do? Even in times of strained political relations among countries, scientists have transcended national boundaries to collaborate on shared interests and concerns. This session will highlight how science diplomacy has advanced physics and how scientists can use international scientific collaboration to build bridges between communities.
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Perfectionism and Imposter Syndrome - Career Development Webinar (AAS)
Dr. Desiree Dickerson
Wednesday, December 8, 9 am PT
Perfectionism drives us to great heights, to excel, and to maintain our edge. We rarely stop to see the costs it carries. Imposter syndrome distorts the way we see ourselves, our performance, and our capabilities. Both reflect our doubts and fears — fear of being judged, fear of failing, fear of not being good enough, fear of not belonging. They’re the product of distorted thinking patterns. Thinking patterns that we can change.
In this webinar led by neuroscientist and clinical psychologist Desiree Dickerson, we will explore:
The true costs of these doubts and fears, and the extent to which they are impacting your productivity, mental clarity, and your joy of what you do.
Simple ways to notice when your perfectionism or imposter syndrome is tripping you up.
Simple ways to reshape your inner critic to be more objective and more compassionate, so that you can thrive thanks to the voice inside your head rather than in spite of it.
Desiree Dickerson, PhD, is based in Valencia, Spain. Her work informs the interplay between mental health and well-being in academic and research settings.