Tanvi Sattiraju

My name is Tanvi, a 2nd year theoretical physics student. Since my 1st year I've engaged with physics at UCL in various ways, attending guest talks and lectures, and helping out with the department PANDA day too. This year, I'd like to give back to the physics society by nominating myself academic officer.

The main reason for putting myself forward is, of course, that I am passionate about physics. I was fascinated by any tangent a lecturer would go on as they spoke about their academic exploits. From theoretical modelling of dynamical systems to experimenting with particle accelerators - I would understand barely anything they were talking about. Yet, these impassioned asides would kindle a fire in me, that some day I may learn enough to be able to understand, and perhaps even to participate. 

This is my vision as an academic officer - I would like to organise events that will spark the academic in anyone at UCL, physicists and non physicists alike.

I ran a physics club for students in sixth form, developing the ability to gauge the interest of the general public - I would be committed to bring only the best of events to you. As an unofficial helper this term, I have been involved with the organising of society events (including an academic talk of my own) and I have first hand experience with how the committee runs. If elected, I am looking forward to working with everyone on the committee to create something that has a positive, widespread reach throughout the university.