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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 are Now Open!
Apply your physics skills to science policy, science communication, outreach, education, and research – Applications for the SPS Summer Internship Programhave just opened! Students are placed at organizations, such as AAPT, APS, Capitol Hill, Space Telescope Science Institute, and more. If you're interested in past experiences, check out the intern blogs and watch their 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.
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 theDiscord to stay up to date on all things Physics & Astronomy Congress!
Registration for the Congress will open in 2025.
#HowToREU (and other summer programs) with SPS
At 3 pm EST, on December 12th, there will be a Zoom Q&A with the President of SPS, Dr. Kiril Streletzky, and the SPS Staff about applying to the summer internship program, as well as REUs. You'll get the chance to hear from past interns and gain some insight into both applying and working for these opportunities. You may register here, and afterwards you will receive more information about joining the webinar.
November is Native American Heritage Month!
This month is dedicated to recognizing the diverse cultures and many achievements of Native Americans. To learn more about these efforts, check out the resources compiled by institutions such as the Library of Congress, the National Archives and Records Administration, the National Gallery of Art, and more.
You can also host an educational event in your chapter with teaching guides from AIP's Center for History of Physics! They include people such as Fred Begay, the first Native American to get a PhD in physics, and organizations like SACNAS, the Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science.
Celebrate LGBTQ+ STEM Day!
LGBTQ+ STEM Day is held on November 18 every year and is used to promote, highlight, and celebrate LGBTQ+ scientists and their work. November 18 symbolizes the 60th anniversary of Frank Kameny’s, astronomer and gay activist, US Supreme Court case fighting against workplace discrimination. To learn more about the organization and its organizers, visit here.
If you want to get involved, you can host an educational event using a teaching guide, created by AIP's Center for History of Physics, about Ben Barres, a prominent neurobiologist and champion for gender equity.
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 offersGradSchoolShopper.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!
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 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
Registration is open and poster submissions close November 15th. 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
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.
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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