SOCIETY OF PHYSICS STUDENTS
AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
Society of Physics Students
Meetings: Thursday @6pm in TOLL 2211
Free Tutoring: Mon-Thurs 4-6pm Mon-Thurs in TOLL 1302
Donut sales: The Toll lobby from 9-12 Mon-Fri
The Society of Physics Students (SPS) is a professional association explicitly designed for students, dedicated to connecting and advancing students interested in physics. UMD's SPS chapter is made up of undergraduate physics and non-physics majors, and we are always welcoming new members! SPS provides skills not offered in coursework, such as leadership experience, networking, outreach services, and effective communication in professional meetings and journals.
Why join SPS?
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Professional physics talks
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Helpful workshops
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Peer mentoring
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Networking with UMD faculty
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Advice on navigating research and graduate school applications
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Research Colloquia and lab tours
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DEI leadership activities
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Community outreach
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GRE Prep Sessions
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Many great social events!
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Most importantly, FREE PIZZA at talks🍕!!!
Interested in joining UMD SPS? You can:
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Join our Discord
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Attend weekly SPS meetings
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Contact a Communications officer
Want to become more involved? You can:
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Volunteer at our donut stand and support SPS!!! Contact Meg Haswell at mhaswell@terpmail.umd.edu.
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Tutor other students (and get paid). Contact Cort Zaniker at czanike1@terpmail.umd.edu for more information.
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Volunteer at Maryland Day!
Our amazing officers:
Co-Presidents: Lance Moreau & Zoe Brunton
Treasurer: Zoe Brunton
Fundraising Chair: Meg Haswell
Social & Outreach Chair: Isaac Sherwood
Tutoring Chair: Cort Zaniker
Communications Officer: Sophiya Mehra
UMD SPS Chapter Advisor since 2014: Donna Hammer
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National SPS Council Member for Zone 4, 2017-2020
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"The Outstanding Advisor for a Student Organization" by UMD Division of Student Affairs, 2015-2016
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Board of Regents Award for Outstanding Service to Students in an Academic Environment, 2020-2021.
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SPS Partner University Lead for PhysCon 2022