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SPS News - Celebrate Black History Month

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SPS News Issue 237: February 14, 2023


 



Celebrate Black History Month

Celebrating and promoting diversity in physics, and STEM fields in general, is essential to move forward in science.  Read about Elon Price’s story of finding a community in the field of astrophysics here. We challenge you to do something this month to celebrate and uplift those underrepresented in physics and share it with us on social media! Follow and tag @SPSNational.

 
 

#HowToSigmaPiSigma - The Physics & Astronomy Honor Society

Want to make this year’s Sigma Pi Sigma induction amazing? This webinar gives a short history of the society, features tips on how to host an induction at your school, and discusses how to start a chapter!  Join Assistant Director of Sigma Pi Sigma, Andrew Zeidell, on either February 21st at 11 AM EST or March 2nd at 2 PM EST. The sessions will last around 30 mins.  Register to attend at the links provided above! We hope to see you there.

 
 

NEW! SPS-Google Scholarship

SPS has partnered with Google to offer an up to twenty, $2,500 scholarships! This award is particularly focused towards 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. Be sure to get your applications in by March 15 to be considered.   Find more information here!

This scholarship is supported by Google.

 

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 (3-year terms)

Visit here if you’d like to nominate someone or yourself for the SPS Council 2023-2024!  

Nominations will close around February 22, 2023. For position descriptions and duties, visit here.  

 
 

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

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

Registration is open. 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.

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

Find meeting information here.

AAS 242 Meeting, June 4 – 8: Albuquerque, NM

Abstract submission is open. Find meeting information here.

AAPM 65 Annual Meeting, July 23 – 27: Houston, TX

Abstract submission closes February 28. Find submission 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

Dynamic Compression Summer School July 30-August 4, 2023

Institute for Shock Physics - Washington State University

2023 CNF Research Experiences for Undergraduates Program

Cornell NanoScale Science & Technology Facility (CNF)

Heliophysics REU

The University of Alabama in Huntsville and NASA Marshall Space Flight Center

Research Experiences for Undergraduates (MRSEC REU)

University of Minnesota Materials Research Science and Engineering Center

Hub and Spoke REU Program

University of Maine and Oak Ridge National Laboratory Hub & Spoke Program

REU in Materials Physics

Georgetown University Department of Physics
 
 
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