International Year of Astronomy 2009 (IYA2009)
The International Year of Astronomy 2009 is a global effort initiated by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) and UNESCO to help the citizens of the world rediscover their place in the Universe through the day- and night-time sky, and thereby engage a personal sense of wonder and discovery.

Working with the IAU and other partners, the American Astronomical Society (AAS) will help organize and carry out a dynamic program of activities for the International Year of Astronomy. Students can join the AAS as Junior Members and get two years for the price of one.

In recognition of the International Year of Astronomy, SPS has adopted "A Universe of Wonder" as its theme for 2009.

What makes YOU wonder? | IYA2009 Website | AAS Junior Membership

National Society of Hispanic Physicists (NSHP)
The National Society of Hispanic Physicists (NSHP) seeks to increase opportunities for Hispanics in physics and to increase the number of practicing Hispanic physicists, particularly by encouraging Hispanic students to enter a career in physics. SPS and NSHP offer joint memberships at a discounted price.

Joint membership information | Download application form (PDF)

COPUS Student Hub
SPS is a participant in COPUS, the Coalition on the Public Understanding of Science, and has started a COPUS Student Hub. COPUS is is an informal network of organizations that aim to improve public understanding of science. The Student Hub is a subset of this group, composed of participants that focus on students.

Tutor.com
Founded in 1998, Tutor.com is the leader in live, on demand tutoring and homework help services. Students receive one-to-one help the moment they need it from a professional tutor. There are no appointments to make and no schedules to keep. Instead of simply bringing the traditional tutoring model to the Web, Tutor.com is reinventing tutoring with the help of the Internet and a remote network of over 1,300 screened, trained, professional tutors living in the U.S. and Canada.

MentorNet
Want to talk to a science professional about career options? Need support from someone that has overcome similar challenges? Looking for a foot in the door to your first job? Find a mentor! SPS partners with MentorNet, an award-winning nonprofit e-mentoring network, to offer free mentoring services to ALL SPS members!

MentorNet addresses the retention and success of those in engineering, science and mathematics, particularly but not exclusively women and other underrepresented groups.

Teach For America
SPS is pleased to present the experiences of several members who are involved in the Teach for America (TFA) program. Teach For America is the national corps of top recent college graduates of all academic majors who commit to teach for two years in urban and rural public schools and become lifelong leaders in the effort to expand educational opportunity.

The Nucleus
The Nucleus is a digital library and website designed for physics and astronomy undergraduates. There are all sorts of resources for research and learning, plus cool links and discussion forums for talking with fellow students. Part of the ComPADRE collections funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF).

ComPADRE
ComPADRE is filling a stewardship role within the National Science Digital Library for the educational resources used by broad communities in physics and astronomy. This partnership helps teachers and learners find, and use, high quality resources through collections and services tailored to their specific needs. Many authors and organizations are creating this rich educational content and faculty training opportunities.

Absolute Zero and the Conquest of Cold
Absolute Zero and the Conquest of Cold, a two-part public television special that premiered in January, 2008, demonstrates how civilization has been profoundly affected by the mastery of cold. SPS is a national partner of the program, and will be involved in promotion, outreach and support.

Sigma Pi Sigma
Within SPS is housed Sigma Pi Sigma, the national physics honor society, which elects members on the basis of outstanding academic achievement.  This unique two-in-one society operates within the American Institute of Physics, an umbrella organization for ten other professional science societies.

AIP Member Societies
The American Institute of Physic’s ten member societies represent the spectrum of the physical sciences. SPS members are encouraged to join one or more member society, and receive a free one year membership in the society of their choice when they join SPS.

AIP Statistical Research Center
Your source for data on education and employment in physics, astronomy and allied fields.