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Black physicists have contributed in many ways to the field – from launching us into space, to medical treatments, and more! Read about the work of the Plenary Speaker for the 2022 Physics Congress and the Conference for Undergraduate Women in Physics at WVU,Dr. Julianne Pollard-Larkin. You can also find her Q&A from PhysCon 2022 in the 2023 fall edition of The SPS Observer to hear more about her journey in medical physics!
SPS has additionally teamed up with the National Society of Black Physicists (NSBP), allowing members of SPS to join NSBP for free. For more information, email sps@aip.org or check out our page on joint membership here.
Apply for the TEAM-UP Together Scholarship!
This $10,000 award aims to reduce the financial barriers that prevent Black and/or African American students from completing their undergraduate degree programs in #physics and #astronomy. Applications close March 8, 2024, so apply today!
Attend the #HowtoEclipseOutreach Webinar
Preparing for the upcoming eclipse? Need outreach events to drum up excitement? Attend the #HowtoEclipseOutreach Webinar on February 28 at 2 pm Eastern for ideas for events and information on how to reach a broad audience! You can register in advance here and will receive information for joining the webinar in your confirmation email.
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 Council (you can self-nominate):
SPS Zone Councilors for Zones 8,10,11, 15, 16, 18 (three-year terms)
Associate Zone Councilors for all 18 Zones (one-year terms)
Sigma Pi Sigma President (two-year term)
Visit hereif you’d like to nominate someone or yourself for the SPS Council 2024-2025!
Nominations will close on March 1, 2024. For position descriptions and duties, visit here.
SPS Spring Awards are 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 15to be considered.
For undergraduate students with the potential and intention for continued scholastic success who are in financial need. Particular consideration is given tostudents in their third year of undergraduate studies who 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
$2,500-$3,000 awards for students in Sigma Pi Sigma
Awarded based on upholding its four pillars (Honor, Encouragement, Service, and Fellowship), and exhibition of the potential and intention for continued scholarship in physics, astronomy, or a closely related field
Preference for current undergraduates, graduate students, or those inducted into Sigma Pi Sigma within the past 10 years
The deadline to be printed in the summer issue is March 15.
SPS brings you GradSchoolShopper
SPS offersGradSchoolShopper.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 the2023 Guide to Grad School.
Upcoming Zones Meetings (All are Listed on the SPS Calendar)
Zone 8, February 23 – 24, 2024: Southern Illinois University - Carbondale, IL
AAPT Summer Meeting, July 6 – 10, 2024: Boston, MA
Presentation submission closes February 22. Find meeting information here.
ACA 74th Annual Meeting, July 7– 12, 2024: Denver, CO
Abstract submission 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, REUs, & Internships- Check them out atSPS Jobsand hear about how to apply for REUswith #HowtoREU
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