Spring 2017

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The magazine of the Society of Physics Students

The SPS Observer, Spring 2017

Spring 2017

Doing Research: How to get the most out of your experience

About the cover

Laser-saftey glasses in an astronomical laboratory at Texas A&M University. For more details, see "Intro: Why Research?"

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Feature

Why Research?

Intro: Why Research?
Navigating Your Research Experience and Making the Most of Rough Waters
Seven Suggestions on How to Make an Awesome* Poster

Special Feature

Making Waves at PhysCon: The Detection of Gravitational Waves
Get Ready for the Great American Eclipse

Letter

Reflections on the Society of Physics Students

Stars: SPS Awards and Accolades

Future Faces of Physics Awards

Marsh W. White Awards

SPS Chapter Research Awards

Sigma Pi Sigma Chapter Project Awards

Pathways

What to Expect at Your Summer Research Experience
My Experience as a Fresh Intern in a New City

Professional Development

Recipe for Success: Tips for a Stellar Summer Internship
Preparing an Effective Presentation

Building Blocks: Undergraduate Research Projects

Atmospheric Muon Lifetime, Standard Model of Particles, and the Lead Stopping Power for Muons

Singularities

Finding Connections: SPS Student Recognized for Photonics Research and Leadership

Interactions: SPS Chapters in Action

Poetically Speaking
SPS Chapter Inspires Love Under the Stars

Physics Puzzler

Chasing Rainbows, Part 2
A Physicist’s Best Friend: A Fur-mi Problem

In the Zone: Regional SPS Highlights

Zone 18 Meeting
Zone 13 Meeting

Meeting Notes: SPS Reporters at Science Conferences

Sea and Sun and Physics!