Professional Development

Discovery and Surprises at APS: An undergraduate perspective

Emily Perkins-Harbin

Kettering University A-Section

Previous SOCKs

SPS SOCKs are awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis among the eligible requests. Approximately 25 are available each year.

SPS Member Wins Virgin Galactic Pioneer Award in 2015 Google Science Fair

Sep 28 2015

2015 Google Science Fair winner Pranav Sivakumar, an aspiring young astrophysicist and member of SPS from Illinois, is the first-ever repeat Google Science Fair Global Finalist.

Student leaders aim for impact at SPS Council Meeting

Sep 25 2015

When the SPS National Council met in September, not only was the group working to shape the future of the society, it was also real-time professional development for the student members.

Tips for Research Presentations

Tips and resources to help students prepare research presentations

LinkedIn Profile Template

What you need to know about LinkedIn

How to obtain and write references

What to do when Voldemort writes you a letter of recommendation (and other scenarios).

Mistakes: Don't make a career out of them

Some mistakes in applying for jobs are avoidable. Others provide opportunities to demonstrate your employability.

No cats allowed: How to use social media to advance your career

Employers are increasingly turning to Linkedin and other social media to identify and assess new hires.

Career success from volunteer success

Helping to run a campus club or other volunteer society provides career-building experience.

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