Help Make the 2025 Physics & Astronomy Congress LIFE-CHANGING

Be a Sponsor

The congress is a unique opportunity to reach enthusiastic, motivated physics and astronomy students from hundreds of colleges and universities—all in one place at the same time! Browse and share the sponsorship package at students.aip.org/congress/sponsors to learn how your company or organization can become an official sponsor.

Donate

It can cost up to $1,000 for a student to attend the Physics and Astronomy Congress, sometimes more. Member donations go a long way toward making this life-changing experience accessible to all. Donate to SPS at students.aip.org/congress , or reach out to your local or home chapter with support.

Exhibit at the Grad School Fair & Expo Hall*

Are you looking for awesome students to join your graduate or research program? Do you help recruit for your company? Do you have products or programs to share with physical science undergraduates? If so, get a booth in the exhibit hall! The Physics and Astronomy Congress is the largest gathering of undergraduate students in physics and astronomy in the country, and they’ll be eager to network and explore new opportunities! Visit students.aip.org/congress to learn more.

Judge Posters or Artwork

We need your expertise! Sigma Pi Sigma members and alumni are invited to volunteer as judges for the undergraduate poster and art submissions. Virtual judges review and evaluate submissions online before the congress—an opportunity perfect for those unable to attend. In-person judges engage with students and experience their presentations firsthand at the congress.

Judges make a meaningful impact by providing valuable feedback to the next generation of physicists and astronomers. Help us celebrate their creativity, innovation, and research accomplishments! To volunteer as a virtual or in-person judge, email SPS-Programs@aip.org .

Network with Fellow Alumni*

Mingle with physics and astronomy alumni from all walks of life at the Sigma Pi Sigma networking event, also held on Saturday, November 1, 2025. If interested in attending, please fill out the form at https://forms.gle/nyQHfAwBkMrY9zLS6 to receive more information.

Share a Meal with Students*

On Saturday, November 1, a chair will be reserved for a scientist or STEM professional at each congress lunch table—help us fill the chairs! As students share lunch and informative conversation, they can network, meet potential mentors, and learn more about what they can do after graduation. In the meantime, volunteers can enjoy a tasty way to give back to the community, support students, and maybe even meet their next mentee, intern, graduate student, or employee! Learn more at students.aip.org/congress or fill out the form at https://forms.gle/nyQHfAwBkMrY9zLS6 .

Volunteer for a Career or Graduate School Panel*

Offer your advice and words of wisdom to students by participating in a panel on industry, graduate school, careers in medical physics, or another topic (see page TK for a full list). To volunteer, email SPS-Programs@aip.org .

All students, mentors, and alumni are encouraged to attend the entire conference, including the plenary talks, workshops, breakout sessions, and tours over the three-day congress. The 2025 Physics and Astronomy Congress will be an event like no other—you don’t want to miss out! Learn more about these opportunities and stay up to date by visiting the congress website at students.aip.org/congress .