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SPS News Issue 234: January 4, 2023


 



2 Weeks Left to Apply to the SPS Summer Internship!

Interested in working in science policy, outreach, education, or research? Apply for the SPS Summer Internship program! The internship offers 10-week positions for undergraduate physics and astronomy students in various organizations in the Washington, DC area. All internships include paid housing, a competitive stipend, conference travel support, and transportation to Washington, DC. See what the 2022 Interns did here!

  Applications, including advisor signoffs and recommendation letters, are due Tuesday, January 17, 2023. Please contact sps-programs@aip.org with any questions.   Apply today! 

 
 

#HowToREU Webinar with SPS

Join Dr. Kiril Streletzky, SPS President, and Dr. Brad Conrad, SPS Director, to learn about the REU application process and learn some tips for applying! The webinar will take place Thursday, January 19, at 5 PM Eastern. There will be time for questions at the end of the session.  Register here to attend!

 Can’t attend? Don’t worry! Find out what summer programs are looking for and get tips to apply from our #HowToREU presentation on YouTube!


 
 
 

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.


 

SPS Spring Awards Now 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.

SPS Scholarships

  • Awarded to undergraduate physics students based on scholarship, SPS participation, and additional criteria specific to each scholarship
  • Multiple scholarships available for $2000-$5000

SPS Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Research

  • 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

SPS Outstanding Chapter Advisor Award

  • 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


 

Be on the Lookout for the Spring Mailer

Our spring mailer will be coming out very soon! The package includes information about topics from outreach to research and everything in between. Be sure to utilize SPS resources and elevate your chapter to the level of  Outstanding Chapter! When ready to be viewed electronically, the mailer will be available  here.


 
 
 

GradSchoolShopper.com is the only global online graduate program network dedicated exclusively to physics, astronomy, and other fields within the physical sciences. If you’re looking for your graduate school path, this is the site for you!

 
 

Upcoming Scientific Meetings - Students Welcome

AAPT Winter Meeting 2023, January 14 – 17: Portland, OR  

Registration is open. Find meeting information here.  

APS March Meeting, March 5 – 10: Las Vegas, NV (Virtual meeting March 20-22)  

Early bird registration closes January 25. Find meeting information here.  

APS April Meeting, April 15 – 18: Minneapolis, MN (Virtual meeting April 24-26)

Abstract submission open until January 9. Find presentation information here.

Optica CLEO, May 7 – 12: San Jose, CA

Registration is open. Find meeting information here.

ASA 184 Meeting, May 8 – 12: Chicago, IL

Abstract submission open until December 19. 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 of up to $300 will be offered. Apply Today!

 
 

SPS Featured Jobs & Internships Check them out at SPSJobs

Research Experiences for Undergraduates

University of Alabama at Birmingham

REU in Physics

Howard University

REU Program in Physics

University of Notre Dame

REU in Physics & Astronomy - Waves in Physics

Washington State University

 
 
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