The SPS Observer
Each issue of The SPS Observer contains interesting feature articles, advice from experienced voices, chapter and zone activities, physics problems, society news, announcements, and meeting notes from SPS reporters. It is published in hardcopy format and published online quarterly. Subscriptions are included with your annual SPS national membership dues. Please keep your membership profile up-to-date to ensure delivery.
SPS Brochure
This brightly colored brochure introduces prospective SPS members to the benefits of joining the national organization. A packet of brochures is mailed to each SPS chapter at the beginning of the academic year.
To order extra copies, contact the SPS National Office at: sps [at] aip.org; Tel: 301-209-3007; or Society of Physics Students, One Physics Ellipse, College Park, MD 20740
Careers Toolbox for Physics Students
The Careers Toolbox for Undergraduate Physics Students is a set of tools and exercises designed to help undergraduate physics students prepare to enter the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics workforce. Tools range from exploring the common job titles of physics bachelor's to preparing for interviews, and are all geared specifically for physics students.
- Visit the Careers Toolbox website
- Download the Careers Toolbox (pdf)
- Purchase bound copies of the workbook
Career Options Poster
This poster, created by the Career Pathways Project, is a summary of SPS's Career Toolbox workshop. It summarizes alternative education and career paths to the traditional academia or research options that physics majors should be aware of.
Various quantities can be ordered on the SPS Store.
Physics is for You
An introduction to physics and your world from the American Institute of Physics. This colorful brochure describes the role of physics in society, and presents information on education, careers, and additional resources to learn more about physics and science. A great resource for recruiting high school and undergraduate physics students.
Sets of 100 brochures can be ordered for $100 on the SPS Store.
24 x 36 Poster: SPS Opens Doors
This poster can be ordered free of charge by contacting the national office.
- Request a free copy from the SPS National Office
- Download 11" x 17" background art (.jpg)
- Download 8.5" x 11" background art (.jpg)
- Download 24'' x 36'' poster with text
SPS & Sigma Pi Sigma Information Handbook
This annual handbook is designed to give chapter officers and advisors the key information they need to help their chapters get the most from its SPS experience. A copy is mailed to each chapter advisor at the beginning of the academic year.
2020-21 SPS & Sigma Pi Sigma Information Handbook
SPS Fall 2020 Mailer
This new academic year probably looks very different than what many of us expected starting the year of 2020. Although this year may be unprecedented, #PhysicsDontStop! Community building and engagement is more important now than ever. See what opportunities SPS has in store for you and your chapter in the links below.
- 2020-21 SPS Informational Handbook
- SPS Application Deadlines
- SPS Statement on Climate Change
- SPS Internship Flyer
- SPS Membership Benefits Poster
- SPS Travel & Reporter Awards
To view all previous SPS Mailers, please visit here.