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Register for the 2022 Physics Congress today! PhysCon is the largest gathering of undergraduate physics and astronomy students in the United States. Early bird registration ends September 6, 2022. For more information, visit here.
Check out all the events at #PhysCon2022!
Attend Tours: Physics Congress registrants have the opportunity to join one of the offsite tours on Thursday, October 6. Visit NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, spend an overnight at Greenbank Observatory, learn about medical physics at Georgetown University, and more!
Breaking Boundaries event: The Chapter Showcase is part of the Breaking Boundaries event and gives chapters the chance to show off what makes them unique. Register your chapter for a table now!
Poster and Art Submissions: Share your cool physics or astronomy related research with a poster and/or art display at the 2022 Physics Congress. Judging and prizes available to those eligible!
Travel Award Opportunities for PhysCon
HBCU/MSI Travel Award: Awards are available for students who attend HBCU/MSI schools. The PhysCon HBCU/MSI Travel award covers lodging, travel, and registration for the congress! Awards are given out on a first come, first-served basis!
Chapter Travel Awards: Awards are available for chapters travelling together!One hotel room will be provided for the duration of the congress. Be sure to apply soon as they are on a first-come, first-served basis!
Start Prepping for the Fall!
Fall award applications open September 1. Have an idea for a research project, Sigma Pi Sigma event, or outreach event, but need funds to execute it? Let SPS National help you! Check out the SPS Fall Awards for funds to support your chapter outreach, research, and Sigma Pi Sigma events!
Also be on the lookout for the SPS Fall Mailer! This mailing will be delivered to each department and will include many resources for you and your chapter. There will be posters to hang in your lounge, award and internship opportunities, the 2022-23 SPS Handbook and much more! Electronic versions will be available here.
Read the SPS Intern Blogs
The 2022 SPS Summer interns are in the last week of their internship! We are so proud of all they have accomplished at their different placement sites including NASA, NIST, STScI, Potomac Research LLC, Capitol Hill, AAPT, APS, and AIP. Read about their experiences through their weekly blogs! If you’re interested in applying to the 2023 SPS Internship program, get a head start and read the eligibility and program requirements – Applications open November 1.
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Upcoming Scientific Meetings - Students Welcome
2022 Physics Congress, October 6 – 8: Washington, DC
Registration and abstract submissions are open. Find meeting information here!
SOR 93 Annual Meeting, October 9 – 13: Chicago, IL
Frontiers in Optics + Laser Science, Optica, October 16 – 20: Rochester, NY
Registration is open. Find meeting information here.
AVS 68 International Symposium & Exhibition, November 6 – 11: Pittsburgh, PA
Registration opened August 1! Find meeting information here.
183 Meeting of ASA, December 5 – 9: Nashville, TN
Registration is open. Find meeting information here!
SPS offers Travel Awards to members presenting their research at AIP member society meetings and reporter awards for individuals and chapters. A limited number of awards will be offered. Apply Today!
SPS Featured Jobs & Internships - Check them out at SPSJobs
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