Why?

Joining SPS is the best choice since you chose to study Physics!

Upon joining SPS, you receive...

• Physics Today - An award-winning publication.

• The SPS Observer - A quarterly for undergraduate Physics and Astronomy students

• SPS News eNewsletter - A bi-weekly briefing regarding Physics related news

• Jobs: Access to the SPS Jobs site

• Careers: Learn about physicist profiles, Resources, and the Careers Toolbox

• Scholarships: SPS scholarships include the SPS Leadership, SPS Future Teacher, Community College, and more!

• Leadership: Run for the SPS national council

• SPS Internships - 10-week-paid internship program for SPS members

• Travel funds: SPS Travel awards if you are presenting

• Science writing: SPS Reporter awards if you report on a conference

• Support your mentor: SPS Outstanding Chapter Advisor award

• Research awards: SPS Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Research

• Host a regional meeting: SPS Zone Meeting Awards

• Regional (Zone) Meetings

• Attend professional society meetings

• Free membership with two AIP Member Societies for undergraduates only, for up to three years.

• Free joint membership in the National Society of Black Physicists (NSBP) or the National Society of Hispanic Physicists (NSHP)

• Apply for free outreach materials and kits (SOCKs)

Please note: membership is effective immediately but it will take 6-8 weeks for the publications to arrive.

How Do I Join?

There are two ways to join our SPS chapter team: as a general member or as a senator!

As a general member you receive access to all the above resources, as well as information on our events! Fill out this application to join as a general member!

As a senator you have all the benefits of being a general member, plus the chance to work with the rest of the board on creating/putting on events that serve your physics community! Your responsibilities will include board meetings during the quarter and helping out on specific events where needed! Fill out this application to join as a senator!