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SPS News Issue 204: September 7, 2021


 



Fall Awards Are Now Open!

Have an 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 Monday, November 15, 2021.

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.
 
 

Meet your Zone Counselor and Associate Zone Counselor!

Zone Councilors (ZC) and Associate Zone Councilors (AZC) represent the chapters in your SPS zone  on the SPS National Council and serve as your point of contact for anything SPS related! They will be in contact with your SPS chapter throughout the academic year regarding award deadlines, zone meetings, and other resources. Meet your ZC and AZC representatives here!

If you have any questions or concerns throughout the academic year, or simply want to introduce your SPS chapter, feel free to reach out to them directly!


 
 
 

Attend the Trimble Lecture!

The Center for History of Physics will be hosting the Lyne Starling Trimble Lecture, “Campaigning for More Marie Curies: The Movement to Expand Young Women's STEM Participation, 1950-2021” by Amy Bix, Iowa State University, on Wednesday, September 29, at 3:00 PM ET. Register to attend here!

 
 

2021 Fall Mailer Coming Soon

The 2021-2022 Fall Mailer is headed to your SPS Chapter Advisor’s mailbox! The mailer includes SPS membership benefits, the new information handbook, award deadlines, information on the Physics Congress, and more! Be sure to utilize the resources to help elevate your chapter for the 2021-22 school year. The SPS Fall Mailer will also be available electronically, here.

 
 

Don't Forget - Two New SPS Awards!

As a reminder, SPS is now offering the Food for Hungry Physics Students grant to help alleviate food and personal need concerns for physics students and AIP-SPS Undergraduate Student Emergency Tuition Assistance for those negatively impacted economically by the pandemic.

Each award is on a first come, first serve basis and funding is limited. Apply today!   

 
 

Upcoming Scientific Meetings - Students Welcome

SOR 92nd Annual Meeting, October 10-14: Bangor, Maine

Poster session abstracts due August 13. Find meeting deadlines here .

AVS 67th International Symposium & Exhibition, October 24-29: Charlotte, NC

Registration is now open! Find meeting information here .

OSA Frontiers in Optics (FiO), October 31 – November 1: DC and Virtual

Paper submissions due August 31. Find meeting information here. 

ASA 181 Meeting, November 29 – December 3: Seattle, WA

Preregistration ends October 25. Find meeting information here.

2022 AAPT Winter Meeting, January 8 – 11: New Orleans, LA (possibly virtual)

Abstract submission now open. Find meeting information as it comes out here.

239 AAS Meeting, January 9 – 13: Salt Lake City, UT

Abstract submission is now open! Find meeting information here.

 

SPS offers Reporter Awards for members attending and reporting on professional physics meetings. Recipients are eligible for up to $75 for virtual meetings. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Apply Now!

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

SPS members attending and reporting on professional physics meetings are eligible to receive $300 as an individual and $250 per person (for in-person meetings) as a chapter in travel reimbursement. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.   Apply Now !

 
 

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