You Make Sigma Pi Sigma a Community

The students and professionals that join Sigma Pi Sigma form a network of those striving for excellence in the physical sciences. As much as the National Office desires to build a community, that is not something that can be forced. Community requires the sustained effort and enthusiasm of members; otherwise, we have nothing more than a mailing list.

Last year, several Sigma Pi Sigma members participated in workshops to help society leadership determine how to make engagement easier. As we spend 2026 planning and establishing these programs, we encourage you to form local alumni communities of your own. Stay in contact with your undergraduate and graduate peers, or join the Sigma Pi Sigma LinkedIn page to find fellow members in your area. Host reunions, networking events, or even the kind of bad physics movie nights you organized as a student. The magic of SPS connections doesn’t have to go away just because you’ve graduated.

When you feel connected to a community, you gain support, encouragement, and understanding. In a time of heightened career uncertainty, it’s important to interact with people with whom you can relate. Sigma Pi Sigma is here to facilitate an alumni community, so please share your perspectives, experiences, and voice. And keep an eye out for ways to get more involved this year!