The primary goal of the Physics Graduate Student Association (PGSA) is to enhance the overall welfare of grad students in the physics department. The PGSA does this by:

• Meeting with Department leadership about grad student issues.
• Representing physics dep’t grad students at the UMBC GSA.
• Hosting “happy hours” and other social events.
• Hosting the Annual “Welcome BBQ” for new grad students each August.
• Hosting the Annual “PGSA Poster Session” at Visit Day each March.

The PGSA leadership council is comprised of a President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer. Elections for the 4 PGSA Leadership Council positions are held each September.

2019-2020 PGSA Leadership Council

President: Ian Nodurft
Vice-President: Kylie Hoffman
Secretary: Achala Denagamage
Treasurer: Saurabh Shringarpure