SPS Fall Awards Applications Now Open

Does your SPS chapter have an idea for an (in-person or virtual) event, outreach, or research project, and need the funds to execute it? Let SPS National help you get there! Applications and advisor sign offs are due Wednesday, November 15, 2023.

Future Faces of Physics Award

• Outreach award to chapters to promote the recruitment and retention of people from historically underrepresented groups in physics and astronomy
• $600 maximum, awarded to several chapters annually

Marsh W. White Award

• Outreach award to chapters for programs with grades K-12 and the general public
• $600 maximum, awarded to several chapters annually

Sigma Pi Sigma Chapter Project Award

• Engagement award to Sigma Pi Sigma chapters for funding events that aim to include alumni, help with chapter inductions, or expand the recognition within the campus and surrounding community
• $600 maximum, awarded to several chapters annually

SPS Chapter Research Award

• Research award to chapters for imaginative physics and astronomy projects
• $2,000 maximum, awarded to several chapters annually

To find more information about these award opportunities, including proposal templates, click here. If you have any questions regarding applications, please contact sps-programs@aip.org.

Plan a Chapter Event!

SPS wants to help you step up your outreach to the community with free stuff! Chapters can get a free Science Outreach Catalyst Kits (SOCK) to use in outreach presentations (first come, first serve). This year’s theme is eclipses! Or you can expand your chapter’s demo library through use of our Outreach Demonstrations, with topics including astronomy, mechanics, optics, and more!

Looking for a little competition? Engage your chapter and challenge your physics trivia knowledge with the latest version of Physics Jeopardy from SPS! With questions ranging from relativity to radioactivity, Physics Jeopardy encourages friendly competition as members/teams compete to earn the most points. Whether you are planning an event on your institution's campus or within your community, outreach is a fun and engaging way to communicate science to a broad audience.

Fall Mailer and Biweekly Schedule

The Fall Mailer 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 2023-24 SPS Handbook, and much more! Electronic versions will be available here.

SPS will be resuming the biweekly schedule for the newsletter. See you in two weeks!

SPS brings you GradSchoolShopper

SPS offers GradSchoolShopper.com, the only global graduate program network dedicated exclusively to physics, astronomy, and the physical sciences. If you are looking for your graduate school path, this is free and for you! Check out these articles full of resources and tips in the 2022 Guide to Grad School.  

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