SPS Fall Awards Due November 17

Have a big idea for an (in-person or virtual) event, outreach, or research project, and need the funds to execute it? Let SPS National help you get there! Applications and advisor sign offs are due  November 17, 2020 by 11:59 PM Eastern.

Future Faces of Physics Award

• Outreach award to chapters to promote the recruitment and retention of people from historically underrepresented groups in physics and astronomy
• $500 maximum, awarded to several chapters annually

Marsh W. White Award

• Outreach award to chapters for programs with grades K-12 and the general public
• $500 maximum, awarded to several chapters annually

Sigma Pi Sigma Chapter Project Award

• Engagement award to Sigma Pi Sigma chapters for funding events that aim to include alumni, help with chapter inductions, or expand the recognition within the campus and surrounding community
• $500 maximum, awarded to several chapters annually

SPS Chapter Research Award

• Research award to chapters for imaginative physics and astronomy projects
• $2,000 maximum, awarded to several chapters annually

To find more information about these award opportunities, including proposal templates, click  here.  If you have any questions regarding applications, please contact  sps-programs@aip.org.

SPS Fall Virtual Colloquium Series

Join SPS for our Fall Virtual Colloquium Series with topics ranging from research, outreach, physics education, research and much more! Past talks are available on our  YouTube Channel  and can be utilized for chapter meetings or events. Our next talk has Dr. Mohammad Soltanieh-ha, Boston University, joining us for a talk titled, “Data Science Career for Physics Graduates”, on Friday, November 13, 2020 at 3 PM ET.  Register here ! 

Be on the Lookout for the SPS Observer!

The SPS Observer will be coming to your mailbox very soon! This issue, “Facing the Challenges of 2020,” focuses on SPS Chapter’s reactions to the various obstacles 2020 has thrown our way.  A physical copy of the new issue will be mailed to you and the issue will also be available online here! You can see previous issues of the SPS Observer here.

LGBT+ STEM Day

November 18, 2020 is International LGBTQ+ STEM Day! LGBTQ+ STEM Day is a day to support and improve visibility of LGBTQ+ scientists. The Pride in STEM’s website quotes, “…there are lots of ways you can take part—from a single social media post on #LGBTSTEMDay, to attending or organising a local event.” For resources and to read more about the event, check out their website here!

Upcoming Zone Meetings

Zone meetings bring together students from SPS chapters within geographical zones. They are a fun and effective way for undergraduates to meet other students, present their research, and interact with practicing scientists. Zone meetings in 2020 may look a little different, but they are more convenient to attend and will be just as effective!  

Scheduled Zone Meetings:  

• Zone 2: Spring 2021
•  Zone 10: 11/11/2020 and 11/12/2020
• Zone 11: TBD, likely Spring 2021
• Zone 13: 11/12/2020 and 11/13/2020
• Zone 17: 11/14/2020
• Zone 18: Spring 2021

As zone meetings are scheduled, they will be posted on the SPS website here , as well as on the online calendar . Please contact your ZC and AZC for more information.  

GradSchoolShopper.com   

The 2021 print edition of GradSchoolShopper is on its way to your SPS chapter. Don’t forget that about the online edition and the additional resources available at GradSchoolShopper.com.  Visit our resources page to check out guides and timelines for applying to grad school, learn about grad school funding options, and find exciting opportunities for physics students.