The Physics Research Journey: Upper-Level Students Offer Words of Wisdom
When starting their physics journeys, students who wish to pursue research may be daunted by questions of how to get started and what field to pursue. To ease these anxieties among students at Duke University, five of our upper-level undergraduates presented their research and offered advice to fellow physics students.
The Journal of Undergraduate Reports in Physics (JURP) is a peer-reviewed publication of the Society of Physics Students that consists of papers by undergraduate physics and astronomy researchers. Manuscripts are accepted on a rolling basis but must be submitted by March 15 for print consideration. Learn more at spsnational.org/jurp .
SPS Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Research
These awards recognize exceptional physics or astronomy research by an undergraduate. Winners receive $1,800 in travel funding to present their research, $500 for themselves, and $500 for their SPS chapter. Applications are due March 15. Learn more at spsnational.org/awards/outstanding-undergraduate-research .
SPS-AAPT-ALPhA Undergraduate Award for Outstanding Laboratory Development
These awards recognize physics undergraduates for outstanding work on developing a lab apparatus or experiment. Awardees receive an invitation to present at an American Association of Physics Teacher’s meeting, travel funding, and both a personal and departmental honorarium. Applications are due November 15. For details see spsnational.org/awards/outstanding-lab .
