Graduate Resources:

Useful website for Penn State graduate students, covering various topics such as how to get free software and the best ways to travel to/from State College

AstroBetter: Tips and Tricks for Professional Astronomers

Coalition of Graduate Employees: (advocating for grad student rights and needs, unionizing to improve security and quality of life)

Undergraduate Resources:

Getting into Graduate Schoool Presentation: A presentation given by members of PAW at an SPS meeting for undergraduates to explain what goes into an application for physics graduate school as well as tips/advice for boosting your application.

Presentation on Getting Into Research as an Undergraduate: A presentation given by members of PAW at the Astronomy Club meeting on how to get involved in research as an undergrad. It has links to many helpful blog posts about writing personal statements for summer research programs, along with some tips for undergrads hoping to get into physics and astronomy research here at Penn State.

Tips for Undergrads, Particularly on Getting Into Grad School: A very insightful document written by PAW+ Co-President Källan Berglund on what to look for when applying to grad schools, what can be done to make it easier, and what will help improve your chances of getting in (among other things).

Tips for Undergrads Interested in Research: A helpful document written by PAW+ Co-President Källan Berglund on how to look for research as an undergrad, how to apply, and a long list of resources to look at when looking for ways to pursue research as an undergrad.