SPS has more than 800 chapters at colleges and universities and each chapter is unique in terms of interests of members, setting, and goals. The most important aspect is that your chapter is a focal point for the students, faculty, and department health. We provide resources for outreach events, research projects, travel to conferences and national labs, and science writing. Whether you are looking to connect with the larger physical science community or planning an event at a local school, SPS is here to help.

Get recognized for your good work! Chapters reports are the prime opportunity to showcase the activities of your chapter. Taking time to reflect on the year’s events and prepare a report is important for the health, success, and growth of the chapter. By looking back on your year, you will remember things to celebrate and keep for next year, and also see areas for improvement. In addition, your report and chapter information update is very important for the records of the SPS national office in the development of the annual SPS information handbook and new programs. Please take the time to tell us all about SPS (and Sigma Pi Sigma) at your school. Your chapter activities may be featured in one of the SPS publications, or here on the SPS website.

Looking for a new demonstration for an outreach event? Or want to jump start your chapter on outreach? These demonstrations, outreach kits, and Jeopardy! templates have been developed by SPS to help you make a difference in your local communities. Each demonstration includes parts lists, instructions, key physical concepts to explain, and demonstration videos, where appropriate.

Zone meetings bring together students from SPS chapters within geographical zones. They are a fun and effective way for undergraduates to meet other students, present their research, and interact with practicing scientists. Every SPS zone meeting takes on a unique style and culture, shaped by the traditions of the schools in the region. Some zones meet regularly with regional professional society meetings with significant support from leaders in those societies (e.g., Texas sections of APS and AAPT, and Southeast section of APS). Other zone meetings are more spontaneous and primarily planned by students.