Welcome to University of Rochester's
Society of Physics Students Site!
Who are we?
The University of Rochester chapter of the National Society of Physics Students is dedicated to supporting students in their study of physics (and related sciences) and to ameliorating the appreciation of science by the University community and the public.
What do we do?
- SPS Tutoring. Upper level students offer tutoring in physics to intro-level and non-physics students required to take physics.
- SPS Lunches with Professors. Offering students the opportunity to meet familiar and new professors outside the standard class room setting.
- Tour to the UR Laboratory for Laser Energetic(LLE). Introduce students to the State-of-the-Art research facility on university grounds. Allow students to find out about research positions available at the LLE.
- Tour of the Ginna Nuclear Plant. Introduce students to the Ginna Nuclear Plant and an applicable field of their studies.
- Camp out at Mees Observatory. A retreat up to the observatory on the weekend of Sept. 24th-26th. A weekend of camping, hiking, cooking out in the relative comfort of the house at the observatory. A great opportunity to meet others interested in physics.
- SPS BBQ. Hold an annual BBQ in Genesee Valley Park at the end of April where students, professors and staff blow off some steam and prepare for the final crunch of the year.
Benefits of membership to the National SPS
There are many reasons to join the Society of Physics Students (SPS) national organization. Upon payment of your $20.00 national dues, you will receive:- Physics Today (monthly).
- The SPS Observer (quarterly).
- Journal of Undergraduate Research in Physics (online).
- Career Placement Services.
- Eligibility for SPS scholarships, internships, research & travel grants, fellowships and other awards.
- Information and announcements about regional, national and international SPS meetings.
- Information and announcements about SPS research sessions at professional society meetings.
- Free membership with one AIP Member Society for undergraduates only, for up to three years.
To become a member, please follow the link here to sign up for our mailing list! (It's free and all U of R undergrads are welcomed!)
Also, feel free to contact any of the board members if you have questions.
News
2/11/10
SPS T-Shirt Designing Contest!Send in your designs for the SPS t-shirt to Dev Khaitan
8/12/10
Introducing the SPS board members for the 2010-2011 year:President: Dev Ashish Khaitan
Vice President: Joshua Geller
Treasurer: Dan Gresh
Secretary: Wendi Chang
Social Chair: Joshua Brown
Publicity Director: Scott Barenfeld
Webmaster: Alex Kuczala
We've got some fun things planned for this year, including a trip to Mees Observatory, so stay tuned for updates!