Physics and Astronomy Graduate Student Association.
University of Missouri.
Who We Are
Our association is comprised of graduate students in the P&A department at Mizzou. Our purpose is to promote the values and services our members find important.
These include mental health services, academic development, social events, outreach, cultural enrichment, and equity in the workplace.
PhysAssist
Peer & faculty run mental health and crisis management program for fellow graduate students. Each member is RESPOND trained by Mizzou's counseling center.
Grad Spotlights
Dylan Weaver, the chair of educational communications and Spring 2022 Hammond Award for excellent undergraduate teaching recipient, is more than deserving of being highlighted for his remarkable contributions to PAGSA and his community. Just a few of these things include: Organizing meetings with TAs to collect ideas for the Fall 2023 TA training, providing consistent & constructive help to new PAGSA initiatives, volunteering in local community events, and going out of his way to help other graduate students without anything in return.
We are lucky to have you. Thank you for all you do!
Graduate Spotlights
Recipients of the Spring 2022 Hammond Award for excellent undergraduate teaching.
PhysAssist is a service modeled after MIT's mental health program to help ease stress and connect graduate students with peers or professors who are trained with resources to help. We are here to help with difficult conversations, stress with exams/classes, culture confusion/shock, or general venting.
Matches and preferences are made with this survey. All our members are resource trained through the Mizzou Counseling Center and all communication is legally confidential.
Constitution & Membership
Membership is for graduate students and per request made on UM Engage Website.An up-to-date copy of our constitution and organization structure can be found here.