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SPS News - Happy Holidays from SPS!

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SPS News Issue 189: December 8, 2020


 


Applying to Graduate School?

You are invited to participate in a short, anonymous survey to help AIP best support your graduate school search. This confidential survey about your experiences around researching graduate schools should take approximately 5 minutes to complete and will only be summarized in aggregate. As a token of our appreciation, we are offering all respondents who complete this questionnaire a chance for one of five $100 Visa Gift Cards. To complete the online survey, visit here.

 
 

Physics Holiday Carols

Happy Holidays from SPS National! We hope you all have a happy, healthy, and safe holiday season. To celebrate, check out these Physics Holiday Carols all sung to the tune of famous holiday songs. They are sure to bring a smile to someone’s face this season!

“The best way to spread [holiday] cheer is singing loud for all to hear!” -Buddy the Elf, ELF

 
 

SPS Summer Internship Applications Open

Apply your physics skills to science policy, outreach, education, and research! Applications for the SPS Summer Internship Program are NOW OPEN! Students are placed at organizations, such as NASA, NIST, APS, Capitol Hill and more. All internships include paid housing (if in person), a competitive stipend, support to attend a national physics meeting in the year following the internship, and transportation to and from Washington, DC. If you're interested in past intern experiences, check out  their blogs and  final presentations!

 
 

Winter Break- No SPS News!

There will be no more SPS e-Newsletters this year! Enjoy your winter break and we will be back on January 5, 2021 with more updates for you to enjoy. While we’re gone, check out  spsnational.org to start planning for your Spring semester!

 
 

GradSchoolShopper.com   

Application deadlines for graduate programs are quickly approaching – many departments require applications be completed in December or January. Be sure to double check the timing for all your application requirements and confirm they have been received. Pay close attention to the status of your recommendation letters and touch base with the writers; they are likely busy this time of year and it may be helpful to give them a friendly reminder. Visit gradschoolshopper.com for more information on application requirements and deadlines.

 
 

Upcoming Scientific Meetings - Students Welcome

AAPT Winter 2021 Meeting, January 9-12: VIRTUAL  

Early bird registration closes December 10, 2020. Find meeting information here .  

237 AAS Winter Meeting, January 11-15: VIRTUAL  

Register by January 6, 2021 to reserve your spot. Find registration information here.  

101 AMS Annual Meeting, January 10-15: VIRTUAL  

Registration open through January 8, 2021. Find registration information here.  

APS March Meeting, March 15-29: VIRTUAL  

Checkout the website and sign up for updates about the meeting here.

 

SPS offers Travel Awards of up to $300 to members presenting their research at AIP member society meetings. A limited number of awards will be offered.  Apply Today!  

SPS offers Reporter Awards for members attending and reporting on professional physics meetings. Recipients are eligible for up to $300 as an individual and $250 per person as a chapter in travel reimbursement. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.  

SPS National is now also offering Reporter Awards of $75 to cover registration for virtual meetings!  Apply Now!

 
 

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