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Applying to REU's in Physics and Astronomy - #HowToREU
Interested in learning about REUs, jobs, and summer internships? There is still time to find them and apply! Join SPS Director Brad Conrad and President Kiril Streletzky on January 20 at 4 PM Eastern, January 25 at 5 PM Eastern, or February 1 at 11:30 AM Eastern to learn more. The sessions will last ~45 minutes and will cover a range of topics. Register to attend!
Spring Awards are Open!
Interested in applying for scholarships or nominating your SPS advisor for the Outstanding Chapter Advisor award? Be sure to get your applications in by March 15 to
be considered.
Provided to students based on exceptional research achievement in any physics-related field
Up to $1,800 provided for travel and registration to attend one AIP member society professional meeting and $500 honorarium for the student and their SPS chapter
Awarded based on leadership, student leadership development, support, and encouragement the advisor has provided to the chapter; Must have received an Outstanding Chapter Award within the past two years
Awarded $5000 divided between the recipient, SPS chapter, and department
Submit Your Research to JURP!
The Journal of Undergraduate Reports in Physics (JURP) is an annual peer-reviewed publication of SPS which publicly disseminates the research of our undergraduate SPS members. Papers in pure, applied, computational, and/or theoretical physics and astronomy are eligible for submission. Submit your research today!
The deadline to be printed in the summer issue is March 15.
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. The SPS national office provides funding up to $500 to help cover the costs associated with hosting a zone meeting. Check out previous zone meeting reports here.
Yes, you read that right! SPS has joined the modern age and is now on TikTok... Follow us and join
the journey @spsnational!
Join us on Twitter and Instagram with the same handle.
Upcoming Scientific Meetings - Students Welcome
AMS 102nd Annual Meeting, January 23-27, 2022: VIRTUAL
Registration is open. Find meeting information here.
APS March Meeting 2022, March 14 - 18: Chicago, IL
Registration is open. Find meeting informationhere.
APS April Meeting 2022, April 9-12, 2022: New York City, NY
Registration is open. Find meeting information here.
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 ($75 if virtual) and $250 per person as a chapter for in-person meetings in travel reimbursement. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.Apply Now!
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