Society of Physics Students

Rocky Horror: Vulnerability and Growth

Sunday, June 25, 2017

Jacob Robertson

After dinner at the Hamilton to celebrate my 23rd birthday, we decided (on a late-night whim, of course) to see a midnight showing of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Seeing Rocky Horror in a theater is quite an experience.

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Week Four: Inspiration and Purpose

Saturday, June 24, 2017

Zakary Noel

It's nice to keep in mind a reason for why we're here and why we're doing what we are. For me, that bit of purpose comes in observing how far we've come and how much further we could go.

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Pride Month: Diversity in Physics

Friday, June 16, 2017

Jacob Robertson

This past weekend, The Optical Society (OSA) invited the SPS interns to celebrate pride month at their offices. After mingling with OSA's staff on the patio, we relocated to the street to watch the parade.

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Week Three: Making the Most of It

Friday, June 16, 2017

Zakary Noel

There's all kinds of people and all kinds of places to see when you're a physicist. Maybe I haven't quite earned that title in it's entirety yet, but when I'm reminded of my place here it makes the effort all the more worth it to strive for that.

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On the Mall: Tips for Public Engagement

Sunday, June 11, 2017

Jacob Robertson

"What brought you here today?" is a question I asked often at last week's Astronomy Festival on the National Mall.

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Sea and Sun and Physics!

The XXXI International Conference of Physics Students, August 11-17, 2016, held in Msida on the Island of Malta.

Zone 13 Meeting

SPS Highlights of the Joint Spring 2017 Meeting of the Texas Sections of SPS, AAPT, and APS

Zone 18 Meeting

Students Gather at UC Merced

Week Two: The Mall and the Stars

Friday, June 9, 2017

Zakary Noel

Having steeled myself for my time here, I feel as though I'm ready to take on my ultimate goal one step at a time. Off to a good start so far; I hope to keep my feet planted on the ground as I continue to make progress here at the national Society of Physics Students office.

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Preparing an Effective Presentation

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