The workshop will take place on July 14th-18th at the University of Connecticut. This page contains logistical information pertaining to the workshop.
Stipend Information
Currently, we are planning to support all our participants with a $1500 stipend! We will process the stipends on the first day of the workshop, July 14th (this is the earliest we are able to process the stipends). We will reach out with the required paperwork for the payment, depending on your role and institution.
Location Information
The workshop will be held on the Storrs campus of the University of Connecticut, in Gant Plaza 116. Gant Plaza is located in the heart of the Gant Science Complex on UConn’s Storrs campus, between the North and South wings of the building along Hillside Road. Room 116 is located on the second floor of Gant Plaza, which is labeled as the first level in the building. The first floor is marked as the ground level.
Gant Complex address: 97 North Eagleville Road
Parking Information
- North Garage: The North Parking Garage is located directly southwest of the Gant Science Complex at 103 North Eagleville Road, just a short walk from the Gant West Building. Visitors may park there at a rate of $2.00 per hour for up to 15 hours, with a maximum daily fee of $30.00.
Food Information
Coffee/tea/breakfast snacks will be provided, but lunch will not be provided during the workshop. We do have a small fridge & microwave if you want to bring your own lunch, or there are many great food options nearby. Below is a list of some of these options, but there are certainly many more!
- Student Union Street Market (approximately 0.3 miles from the Gant Complex, located on the lower level of the Student Union). Food options and hours are available at: https://dining.uconn.edu/union-street-market/.
- Connecticut Dining Hall (approximately 0.6 miles from the Gant Complex, part of the new Connecticut Residence and Dining Hall). Visitors may dine at the guest rate: $14 for lunch (11:00 AM–2:15 PM) and $18 for dinner (4:00–7:15 PM). Credit cards and Apple Pay are accepted. Daily menus are available at: https://dining.uconn.edu/nutrition/.
- Downtown Storrs (approximately 1 mile from the Gant Complex). A variety of dining options can be found along Storrs Road, Dog Lane, and Wilbur Cross Way. A complete list of restaurants is available at: https://www.downtownstorrs.org/dine.
Prep Videos and Surveys
Below are links to short videos (~5 min each) that talk through some basic terms and ideas that we’ll be using in the workshop. If you can watch these at some point before the workshop, it will give us a common starting place and vocab that we’ll use next week. (~25 min total).
- Slide Deck 1: Careers Prep Work
- Slide Deck 2: Disability Prep Work
- Video 1: What is Disability?
- Video 2: Disability Language and Models
- Video 3: Legal Considerations
- Video 4: Ableism
- Video 5: Types of Jobs Physicists Have
- Video 6: Pathways into physics careers
- Video 7: How to apply for jobs
Materials
Please plan to bring your laptop to the workshop, writing utensils, and any other materials you prefer to utilize as you engage with interactive activities over the course of the workshop.
Working documents help structure your thoughts and reflection on the workshop activities. Use the instructor version or the student version, depending on your role.
Hotel Information
Graduate is the only short-term on-campus lodging option for visitors, with a typical daily rate of around $200. Other nearby accommodations include: Spring Hill Inn, Stone Arches Bed & Breakfast, The Inn on Storrs and KJ Tuckers.