Spend a packed weekend making new connections, interacting with scientists and distinguished speakers, debating common concerns for the physics community and society, and visiting iconic scientific venues.
The 2022 Sigma Pi Sigma Physics Congress (PhysCon) brings together physics students, alumni, and faculty members for three days of frontier physics, interactive professional development workshops, and networking. It is the largest gathering of undergraduate physics students in the world! This even is supported by the American Institute of Physics and hosted by Sigma Pi Sigma, the physics honor society, anyone interested in physics is invited to attend.
The 2022 Sigma Pi Sigma Physics Congress will be a cutting-edge, life-changing meeting where participants will be immersed in theme “100 Years of Momentum.” This meeting happens just once every four years, and presents unique opportunities for attendees to:
- Bond with fellow physics students from across the United States and beyond.
- Explore graduate programs, summer research opportunities, and career options.
- Be inspired by renowned physicists and tours of labs at the forefront of science and technology.
- Grow professionally through workshops on communication, inclusion, and leadership.
- Expand their understanding of physics and its variety of applications.
- Present their research to fellow students, potential graduate school advisors, and potential employers.
The 2022 Sigma Pi Sigma Physics Congress is being planned for about 1,200 students of physics and astronomy, mentors, alumni, and renowned scientists. Washington DC will be hosting us for this life-changing experience, as we explore how we all have the capacity to carry the momentum to the next stage for the next 100 years.
Want to Learn More? Check out the 2022 Physics Congress Info Session every Wednesday at 3 PM EST up until the congress!
Reading list:
- Building Communuty within SPS by Director Brad Conrad (Fall 2017 SPS Observer)
- Unifying Fields: Science Driving Innovation, by William Degraffenreid, Co-Chair of the 2016 Quadrennial Congress Planning Committee (The SPS Observer, Fall 2015)
- Science Driving Innovation, by Robert G. W. Brown, former Chief Executive Officer, American Institute of Physics (The SPS Observer, Fall 2015)
- Come to Congress: How to Start Preparing for the Largest National Gathering of SPSers, by Brittney Hauke, Planning Committee Member, 2016 Quadrennial Physics Congress (The SPS Observer, Summer 2015)
- Why You Should Attend the 2016 Congress, by Steve Feller, Co-Chair of the 2016 Quadrennial Congress Planning Committee (Radiations, Fall 2015)
- Prepping for Congress: Reflections on Getting Ready for the Big Event, by DJ Wagner, President, Society of Physics Students (The SPS Observer, Winter 2015)