Fall 2024 SPS Chapter Awards

FUTURE FACES OF PHYSICS

Future Faces of Physics Awards are made to SPS chapters to support projects that promote physics and astronomy across cultures and to aid in the recruitment and retention of people from groups historically underrepresented in physics.

Morgan State University
Mentoring Program to Promote and Retain Historically Underrepresented Students in Physics at Morgan State University
Sirray Smith (Leader)
Stacyann Nelson (Advisor)

Saint Joseph’s University
Physics in Action: Exploring Science Through Fun Experiments!
Deryk McGarry (Leader)
Roberto Ramos (Advisor)

Stanford University
Physics Outreach Program (POP)
Leon Garcia (Leader)
John Fox (Advisor)

Swarthmore College
Present and Future Faces of Physics: Moderated Panels with Professors
Angelina Tjia (Leader)
Jesse Rivera (Advisor)

Towson University
Future Faces of Physics at Towson University
Mackenzie Earle (Leader)
Raj Kolgani (Advisor)

University of California, San Diego
Bridging Borders: Sponsoring Mexican Students for CU*iP at UCSD
Emily Pan (Leader)
Richard Averitt (Advisor)

SPS CHAPTER RESEARCH
SPS Chapter Research Awards support local chapter research activities that are imaginative and likely to strengthen the SPS program.

Rhodes College
Powering Up: RHOK-SAT’s Preflight Testing
Brayden Pallera (Leader)
Brent Hoffmeister (Advisor)

Southern Adventist University
Alkaline Jet for Ion Collisions
Oscar Tass (Leader)
Blake Laing (Advisor)

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
A 3D-Printed Laser Autocollimator for Precise Angular Deviation Measurements
Matthew Boone (Leader)
Tatiana Allen (Advisor)

SIGMA PI SIGMA LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP
The Sigma Pi Sigma scholarship program supports Sigma Pi Sigma members in their pursuit of high scholarship in physics and astronomy.

Faith Simmons
East Tennessee State University

MARIAN H. ROSE RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP
The Marian H. Rose Research Scholarship funds one female graduate student conducting research in the physical sciences. This scholarship honors Marian H. Rose, a career plasma physicist, author, and environmental activist who is passionate about promoting women and opening doors to combat discrimination.

Brianna Hauke
University of Wyoming

MARSH W. WHITE
Marsh W. White Awards are made to SPS chapters to support projects that promote interest in physics and astronomy among students and the general public. The award is named in honor of Marsh W. White for his years of service to Sigma Pi Sigma and the community.

Abilene Christian University
An Interactive JWST Focusing System Demonstration
Emmery Kovalcik (Leader)
Larry Isenhower (Advisor)

Brigham Young University
From Big Forces to Bright Futures: Presentations for Underrepresented Youth
Abigail Hardy (Leader)
Chris Verhaaren (Advisor)

Cleveland State University
Physics Fridays at Cleveland Public Library: Light/Sound Waves Outreach with Hathaway Brown School
Grace Miller (Leader)
Kiril Streletzky (Advisor)

Rhodes College
Rhodes College Rites to Play
Catherine Prabish (Leader)
Brent Hoffmeister (Advisor)

Saint Joseph’s University
Thermochromic Art Activity
Jack Schiavo (Leader)
Roberto Ramos (Advisor)

Southern Adventist University
Promotion of World Quantum Day at Local Schools in Hamilton County, TN
John Hargy (Leader)
Blake Laing (Advisor)

Stanford University
Physics Outreach Program (POP)
Leon Garcia (Leader)
John Fox (Advisor)

Stony Brook University SUNY
Illuminating Quantum: A Hands-On Lab Kit to Study Quantum Information
Leah Reid (Leader)
Dominik Schneble (Advisor)

University of Colorado Denver
Physics at the Denver Metro Regional Science and Engineering Fair
Jessica Paredes Saltijeral (Leader)
Michael “Bodhi” Rogers (Advisor)

University of Southern Mississippi
Promotion of Physics in the Hattiesburg Community
Braden Hudson (Leader)
Michael Vera (Advisor)

SIGMA PI SIGMA CHAPTER PROJECT
Sigma Pi Sigma Chapter Project Awards support inductions or chapter events that include alumni or expand recognition of the society.

Abilene Christian University
Cosmic Cafe: A Night of Physics, Food, and Alumni Fellowship
Emmery Kovalcik (Leader)
Larry Isenhower (Advisor)

Hope College
Voyage Through the Nuclei: A Tour at FRIB
Joseph Fogt (Leader)
Zachary Williams (Advisor)

Rhodes College
Rhodes College Service Award and Induction Banquet
Katherine Hazelwood (Leader)
Brent Hoffmeister (Advisor)

Saint Joseph’s University
Saint Joseph’s University Sigma Pi Sigma Induction Ceremony
Nathaniel O (Leader)
Roberto Ramos (Advisor)

University of Virginia
Welcome to Sigma Pi Sigma: Inductee Luncheon
Laura Carnevale (Leader)
Jency Sundararajan (Advisor)