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The Marian H Rose Research Scholarshiphonors Marian H. Rose, a career plasma physicist, author, and environmental activist, who graduated from Barnard College and received her doctoral degree from Columbia University. The awardee must be a female-identifying current early career graduate student in an accredited college, with preference given to students pursuing research in Climate or Environmental sciences. One $15,000 award will be made each year. Applications are due November 15. If you are having issues accessing the awards system, please reach out to sps-programs@aip.org.
SPS Fall Awards Applications 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 help you get there! Applications and advisor sign offs (certifications and/or letters of support) are due Friday, November 15, 2024.
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
Scholarship award for Sigma Pi Sigma members that are within 10 years of their induction for the purpose of supporting advanced education in physics and astronomy
Several $2,500-6,000 awards will be made each year
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.
Check out the Trimble Lectures
The Lyne Starling Trimble Public Event Series features prominent science historians, writers, and scientists who illuminate the place of science in modern society and culture. The next upcoming lecture will be “Lucy Mensing: Forgotten Quantum Pioneer”, by Michel Janssen, University of Minnesota. Attend in person or catch up on AIP History’s YouTube channel! Find more information about the series here.
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month
National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) is an annual recognition of the workplace contributions of people with disabilities sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Disability Employment Policy. This year’s NDEAM theme, “Advancing Equity and Access,” emphasizes the need to ensure people with disabilities have equal opportunities to prepare for and succeed in employment.
SPS is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment for all members. The SPS Council voted and passed on a statement on Diversity, Inclusion, Ethics, and Responsibility. Read that statement here.
SPS brings you GradSchoolShopper
SPS offers GradSchoolShopper.com, the only global online graduate program network dedicated exclusively to physics, astronomy, and the physical sciences. If you are looking for your graduate school path, this data is free and for you! Check out these articles full of resources and tips in the 2024 Guide to Grad School.
Upcoming Zones Meetings (All are Listed on the SPS Calendar)
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!
AAS 56th Annual Meeting of the Division for Planetary Sciences, October 6 – 10, 2024: Boise, ID and Virtual
Registration is open. Find meeting information here.
#DPS2024 promises to provide a lively environment, a jam-packed scientific schedule, and the chance to connect with colleagues and friends.
Fall Meeting of the APS Division of Nuclear Physics, October 6 – 10, 2024: Boston, MA
Registration is open. Find meeting information here.
Social activities for undergraduates are planned, as well as opportunities to connect with mentors and the DNP leadership. This meeting also offers the Conference Experience for Undergraduates (CEU), which is a special opportunity for undergraduate researchers to present and highlight their work.
66th Annual Meeting of the APS Division of Plasma Physics, October 7 – 11, 2024: Atlanta, GA
Regular registration is now open. Find meeting information here.
APS DPP Student Day 2024 will be held on October 6, 2024, the Sunday before the conference. This event was created because APS leadership recognized that the first few academic conferences can be daunting and overwhelming for many students. This event serves the dual purpose of preparing students for the science of DPP and creates a unique networking opportunity for all students to foster a welcoming community. To do this, Student Day features review and research talks, group activities, and networking where everything is organized and delivered by students! Find more information about Student Day here
SoR 95th Annual Meeting, October 12 – 17, 2024: Austin, TX
Regular registration open. Find meeting information here.
AVS 70th International Symposium and Exhibition, November 3 – 8, 2024: Tampa, FL
Registration is open. Find meeting information here.
This event addresses cutting edge issues associated with materials, processing, and interfaces in both the research and manufacturing communities. The weeklong Symposium fosters a multidisciplinary environment that cuts across traditional boundaries between disciplines, featuring papers from AVS Technical Division, Groups, Focus Topics on emerging technologies and more. An extensive Exhibition of related equipment, tools, materials, supplies, chemicals, services, consulting, technical literature, and new technologies are showcased during the week.
Early registration is open and abstract submissions for oral and poster presentations close September 30, 2024. Find meeting information here.
This conference will provide mentorship opportunities, increase participant access to recruiters, offer networking opportunities, and inform the broader physics community on best practices that will be gleaned during and after the meeting. Students will be able to experience close interactions with professional physicists and gain exposure to high-quality scientific researchers and presentations. In addition to promoting the persistence of underrepresented physics students in the academic workforce pipeline, the conference also hosts many high-level research talks, provides opportunities for peer-to-peer interactions; and allows students the opportunity for exposure to the scientific community.
ASA 187th Meeting, November 18 – 22, 2024: Virtual
Registration is open, with certain sessions specifically for students and/or early career acousticians. Find meeting information here.
77th Annual Meeting of the APS Division of Fluid Dynamics, November 24 – 26, 2024: Salt Lake City, UT
Registration is open. Find meeting information here.
This is a scientific research conference convening physicists and students from around the world to connect and collaborate across academia, industry, and major labs. The meeting focuses on the study of fluid dynamics, with more than 3,600 attendees expected to share the latest developments in the field.
24th Annual AMS Student Conference, January 11 – 12, 2025: New Orleans, LA
Registration is open. Find meeting information here, and additional resources for the student award opportunities here.
The Student Conference provides opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students to broaden their horizons, cultivate new skills, hear from leaders in the weather, water, and climate enterprise, and network with fellow students and professionals. Attendees also can participate in workshops to help with their professional development as well as attend the Graduate School and Career Fair to help with planning the next step in their career. Students also can gain valuable experience by presenting their work at the Student Conference Poster Session. The full program will be available in October 2024, and it is our intention to offer both in-person and virtual participation options at this time.
105th Annual AMS Meeting, January 12 – 16, 2025: New Orleans, LA
Registration is open. Find meeting information here, and additional resources for students, including travel grants, award opportunities, and the Student Assistant Program here.
AAS 245, January 12 – 16, 2025: National Harbor, MD
Late abstracts will be accepted until October 17, 2024. Find meeting information here.
AAS 245 will be jam-packed with great scientific content and provideample opportunity for networking with friends and colleagues. Participate in special sessions, workshops, and town halls!
AAPT Winter Meeting, January 18 – 21, 2025: St. Louis, MO
Abstract submission is open and will close October 9, 2024. Find meeting informationhere.
Join your colleagues at the 2025 AAPT Winter Meeting in Saint Louis, MO! Surround yourself with Physics Educators from around the globe and develop and strengthen professional connections. Hear from internationally known plenary speakers, attend sessions, workshops and, special activities designed with you in mind. Don't miss this opportunity to share your expertise and learn from and network with leaders in the field.
SPS Featured Jobs, REUs (Research Experiences for Undergraduates, funded by the US National Science Foundation), & Internships- Check them out atSPS Jobsand hear about how to apply for REUswith #HowtoREU
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