Physics Society: Social Secretary

The Physics society is an incredible way to establish more personal connections for physics & astronomy students at UCL. Later, this can be extremely useful for future careers in many fields and just in general to find nice new people.

Social events like pub quizzes or STEM ball are one of the main ways through which you can meet peer physicists and establish these contacts. I would like to contribute to such events to provide my fellow students with more opportunities to meet each other.

This year, I was a part of the PandA Day organizational team, where I was responsible for the physics & astronomy exhibition. The exhibition included demonstrations, research posters, and memes. I was managing equipment provided by 5 different academics and a team of 5 student volunteers who helped to run the event. Hence, I have experience in organizing events.

I also was one of the coordinators of AstroSyndicate – a small group responsible for organizing events for Astro-students at UCL. We organized a successful meeting with 3 current PhD students, who gave talks about their path to science, followed by an informal communication with pizza. Thus, I also organized kind of social events too.

Finally, this year I was a treasurer of the UCL Comedy Club, so I already have experience working with the SU, and know its procedures, which will help me to be more efficient while working at the Physics Society next year.

Let's be honest: physicists aren't well renowned for their social skills in general. As an 'extroverted introvert' I understand the discomfort that social situations can bring for some, but I am also aware of the importance of social engagement for someone's wellbeing. In a community of hundreds, such as the Physics Society, it is evident that not everyone will thrive in the same sort of social environment, which is why I intend to cater for a different interests and personalities by promoting engagement in a diversity of activities.