Society of Physics Students

Past SPS President, Nick Peshman ice skating at the Depot in Minneapolis. SPS have regular social outings as a group.

photo by Brian Weber

The Society of Physics Students (SPS) at the University of Minnesota is an academic organization with a friendly social atmosphere. SPS activities are centered in room S50 in the Tate Laboratory of Physics. Room S50 is a place for students to study and talk with other physics majors. It has a library of physics texts and a computer lab to help members with their studies.

Affiliation with the SPS is also a way for physics majors to find work in physics research. Faculty members often check with the SPS to see if there are any undergraduates who are looking for teaching or research positions.

The SPS also holds regular social events such as bowling and movie nights as well as yearly events such as a spring barbeque and a holiday party.

The School of Physics and Astronomy Society of Physics Students (SPS) has been selected as an Outstanding SPS Chapter for the 2007-2008 school year.

More information about SPS is available on their website.