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Who is SPS?
The OU Society of Physics Students (SPS) is the University of Oklahoma chapter of the
National Society of Physics Students, a daughter organization
of the American Institute of Physics. SPS is a professional society for students of
physics, and anyone interested in physics. The goals of the Society include fostering an interest in physics and physics
research, promoting friendship among physics students and between students and faculty, and providing information to
students about graduate school, grants, scholarships, and research opportunities.
What does SPS do?
Here at OU, SPS conducts most of its activities in Nielsen Hall, home to the Physics
Department. We hold General Meetings about once a month during the Fall and Spring semesters, and several other events
throughout each semester. In the past, events have included outreach and education at elementary schools (our SeeS
program), movie nights, tutoring, holiday parties, outings, and projects. We also host an annual Spring Picnic in
Reaves Park, open to the whole department and everyone's friends and families.
How can I join SPS?
Membership in SPS is open to all students (undergraduate or graduate) with an active interest in physics. This isn't
limited to physics majors; anyone can join SPS! Local dues are $10 per year (or $5 per semester), and are payable to
our Treasurer at any General Meeting. (We're working on adding a payment box in NH301 and PayPal payments on the
website) National dues are $20 per year, and include
subscriptions to Physics Today, the Journal of
Undergraduate Research in Physics, the SPS Observer, and free membership
in one of the AIP member societies, such as the
American Physical Society.
How can I volunteer or donate to SPS?
Volunteers are always needed! SPS conducts many projects and events, and we're always looking to expand our horizons!
If you'd like to help out with a particular aspect of running SPS locally, please contact
the officer in charge, or just come to one of our meetings! If you have an idea for a
project or event that's not currently on our agenda, email the current president
to get the discussion started.
Donations are extremely welcome! SPS operates on a small and very tight budget, and we'll gladly accept your donation! We accept cash and checks at our General Meetings, or mailed to the address on the contact page. We also accept Paypal Donations, either from your own Paypal account or using any major credit card! Simply click the Paypal button to make a secure online donation. General donations over $100 will be reciprocated with an honorary lifetime OU-SPS membership for the person of your choosing (which could be you!).
If you belong to a company or organization that would like to sponsor an SPS project, please contact the president directly. SPS will be happy to work with you to ensure that donations received for a specific purpose are used exactly as intended.
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