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Membership in SPS IIT provides free membership in SPS National
SPS IIT is a proud chapter member of the national Society of Physics Students. As a result, all SPS IIT members may become SPS members for free.
SPS Members receive multitudinous benefits as individual membership including Physics Today and membership in two AIP Member Societies. This discount is open to undergrads, grad students, faculty and staff affiliated with a single college or university.
The complete list of membership benefits can be found by expanding this.
Physics Today - A monthly award-winning publication
The SPS Observer (digital) - A quarterly magazine for undergraduate physics and astronomy students
SPS News eNewsletter - A bi-weekly briefing of everything you need know
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
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)
As a chapter, we receive the following resources, most of which can be found in Pritzker Lounge:
An SPS button for every member
A limited number of print copies of The SPS Observer
3 copies of the Careers Toolbox for Physics Undergraduates and their Mentors
SPS wall decal or stickers
1 Science Outreach Catalyst Kit (while supplies last)
10% discount at the SPS Store
How to become a member?
How to become a member?
Joining SPS IIT is easy! First, it's best to email membership@spsiit.org and fill out this form. Afterward, if you haven't gotten involved already, show up to the next Coleman Coffee Break, where we have a member of our executive board each time. If you are a first year, participation in the mentorship program is required for membership.
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