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Join Dr. Kiril Streletzky, SPS President, and Dr. Brad Conrad, SPS and Sigma Pi Sigma Director, to learn about how to apply for REUs and some tip for applying! The webinar is this Thursday, January 19, at 5 PM Eastern (2PM Pacific). 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!
Run for SPS Council
The SPS Council is the main governing body for the Society of Physics Students and Sigma Pi Sigma. The council composition was designed carefully with the student voice in mind. Be the voice of your region and help students across the globe! Nominations are being accepted for the following positions on the SPS National Council (you can self nominate):
Associate Zone Councilors (undergraduate students) for all 18 Zones (1-year terms)
Zone Councilors (faculty) for Zones 1, 3, 4, 8, 9, 13, and 14
Visit here if you’d like to nominate someone or yourself for the SPS Council 2023-2024!
Nominations will close around March 15, 2023. For position descriptions and duties, visit here.
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.
For undergraduate students with the potential and intention for continued scholastic success who are in financial need. Particular consideration is given to those that may have overcome significant obstacles in their professional journey. This scholarship is supported by Google.
Provided to students based on exceptional research achievement in any physics-related field
Up to $2,000 provided for travel/registration to attend one AIP member society meeting and a $500 honorarium for the student and $500 for the 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 $6000 divided between the recipient, SPS chapter, and department
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
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)
Registration is open. Find presentation information here.
Optica CLEO, May 7 – 12: San Jose, CA
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 of up to $300 will be offered. Apply Today!
SPS Featured Jobs & Internships - Check them out at SPSJobs
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