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SPS News - One Year until the 2025 Physics & Astronomy Congress!

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SPS News Issue 274: October 29, 2024 

One Year until the 2025 Physics & Astronomy Congress!

One Year until the 2025 Physics & Astronomy Congress!

Get excited! The 2025 Physics & Astronomy Congress, “Supporting our Phase Shifts, is only one year away! Be sure to start fundraising, working on your research posters and art pieces, and getting your chapter excited to attend. Be sure to follow us on social media, @SPSNational, and join the Discord to stay up to date on all things Physics & Astronomy Congress!

Registration for the Congress will open in 2025.

NEW Scholarship Opportunity!

The Marian H. Rose Research Scholarship offers $15,000 annually to support one female-identifying graduate student conducting research in physics or related fields, with a preference for climate and environmental science. Named in honor of Dr. Marian H. Rose, a pioneering plasma physicist and environmental advocate, this scholarship seeks to empower women in science and advance research that addresses critical environmental challenges. Eligible applicants must be early-career female or female-identifying graduate students in good academic standing, with membership in Sigma Pi Sigma or an SPS alumni status.

Applications are due November 15.

SPS Fall Awards Due in Two Weeks

 

There are only 2 weeks left to apply to SPS Fall Awards! Applications and chapter advisor certifications and/or letters of support are due Friday, November 15, 2024.

 

Interested in hosting outreach events? Check out the Future Faces of Physics Award and Marsh W. White Award.

 

Want to honor your Sigma Pi Sigma Members? The Sigma Pi Sigma Chapter Project Award is for you!

 

Are you looking for a scholarship as a Sigma Pi Sigma member or graduate student? SPS now has the Sigma Pi Sigma Leadership Scholarship and the Marian H Rose Research Scholarship available!

 

Need some funds to help bring a research project to life? Apply for the SPS Chapter Research Award!

 

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.

Internship Applications Open November 1

 

Apply your physics skills to science policy, science communication, outreach, education, and research – Applications for the  SPS Summer Internship Program open November 1! Students are placed at organizations, such as AAPT, APS, Capitol Hill, NIST, Space Telescope Science Institute, and more. If you're interested in past experiences, check out the intern blogs and final presentations!

Applications, including chapter advisor signoffs and recommendation letters, are due Wednesday January 15, 2025. Please contact sps-programs@aip.org with any questions.

AMS Supports Students from College to Career

 

The American Meteorological Society administers an array of graduate fellowships and undergraduate scholarships to support students in the atmospheric and related sciences. AMS also offers many career resources, including our job and internship board, networking opportunities at AMS meetings, and members-only access to mentoring and career advising

 

Members get registration discounts and are eligible for funding opportunities for AMS meetings, including our upcoming Student Conference and 105th Annual Meeting in New Orleans (January 2025–registration opens later this month!) and our AMS Denver Summit (May 2025).

 

If you're not already an AMS member through SPS, now is the perfect time to join! Learn about low-cost student and graduate student AMS memberships.

SPS brings you GradSchoolShopper

Debating if grad school is the right path for you? The 2024 Fall Issue of the SPS Observer is available online and features articles like “Why Graduate School?  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 Scientific Meetings – Students Welcome

 

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!

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. 

2024 NSBP-NSHP Joint Conference, November 13 – 17, 2024: Houston, TX

Registration is closed, but on-site registration may still be available. 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. 

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.

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.  

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

Registration is open. Find meeting information here.

AAS 245 will be jam-packed with great scientific content and provide ample 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

Registration is open. Find meeting information here.

Surround yourself with Physics Educators from around the globe and develop and strengthen professional connections. 

APS Global Physics Summit, March 16 – 21, 2025: Anaheim, CA

Registration is open. Find information here.

The APS Global Physics Summit is being held as the joint APS March and APS April meeting. It will be the largest physics research conference in the world, with 14,000 attendees expected! 

ASA 188th Meeting, May 18 – 23, 2025: New Orleans, LA

Abstract submissions due November 18, 2024. Find meeting information here.

The 188th meeting of the ASA will be held in conjunction with the 25th International Congress on Acoustics in New Orleans, LA. The Board of the International Commission for Acoustics (ICA) has established the ICA Young Scientist Conference Attendance Grants (YS Grants) Program to help young acousticians attend the Congress in New Orleans. Each grant is up to $500. Additional information, including the application form, may be found here.

Resources for SPS Chapter Advisors

APS-Simons Travel and Professional Development Awards

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

SPS Featured Jobs, REUs (Research Experiences for Undergraduates, funded by the US National Science Foundation), & Internships - Check them out at SPS Jobs and hear about how to apply for REUs with #HowtoREU

 

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