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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 tostudents in their third year of undergraduate studies who may have overcome significant obstacles in their professional journey
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 Council Nominations have Closed!
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 voices in mind. Nominations for the following positions on the SPS Council have now closed:
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)
Keep an eye on the e-newsletter, or the SPS National Website, to find out when voting opens!
Celebrate Women's History Month and International Women’s Day!
Throughout March, SPS and AIP are highlighting resources and materials to celebrate the accomplishments of women in science. Be sure to follow our social media channels, @AIP_HQ, @AIP_TEAMUP, @AIP_Library, @AIP_History, @SPSNational, @AIP_Stats, @PhysicsToday, and join in on the conversation!
Additionally, International Women’s Day is March 8. Take this time to plan events centered around uplifting gender minorities in your chapter and university or think about what you can do to make your physics and astronomy community more inclusive!
Celebrate Pi Day by Giving Back
Are you interested in raising money for your chapter or helping other students succeed in their physics or astronomy journey? Use Pi Day as an excuse to give back! Plan a “Pi Your Professor” fundraiser to raise money for your chapter – find ideas on how to host an event here.
Interested in giving back to future students? Donate to SPS or Sigma Pi Sigma in an increment of Pi! $3.14 from a lot of people can go a long way to fund travel or outreach for students in the future. Donate 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!
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 11, March 1 – 3, 2024, 2024: University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
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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