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About The SPS Observer

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The SPS Observer is the flagship publication of the Society of Physics Students. It is published by SPS and the American Institute of Physics and distributed three times each year. Subscriptions are included in your SPS national membership dues. Each issue contains interesting feature articles, advice from experienced voices, chapter and one activities, physics problems, society news, announcements, and meeting notes from SPS reporters.

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Katrina Miller: From the Physics Lab to the New York Times Science Desk
MAY 27, 2025
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Watt, How Much Energy is There?
MAY 27, 2025
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What a Slip ‘n Slide Taught Me About Outreach
MAY 27, 2025
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Must-Dos While You’re in Denver
MAY 27, 2025
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Visit the Colorado School of Mines at SPSCon
MAY 27, 2025
Devin Underwood Alumni Spotlight
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Devin Underwood: BS in Physics and Mathematics, PhD in Electrical Engineering
MAY 27, 2025
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Madison Marsh, Miss America 2024, Builds a Health Policy Career on a Physics Foundation
MAY 27, 2025
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Engage with the World and Find Your Community at SPSCon 2025
MAY 12, 2025
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This Summer, Take Time to Focus on Your Future
MAY 12, 2025
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Peering lnto the Dark: A Search for Dark Matter in Opportune Places
MAY 12, 2025
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Fall 2024 SPS Chapter Awards
MAY 12, 2025
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How to Nail Your Poster Presentation at SPSCon
MAY 09, 2025

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