SPS Chapters on Building Community

One of the most popular SPS chapter events at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa is stargazing at Ka’ena Point, where the island of Oahu experiences the least amount of light pollution. Members of the University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez SPS chapter at PhysCon 2019. Harvard University SPS students take a study break to enjoy delicious food, meet fellow physics students, chat, and bond over a reading of satirical scientific papers. Towson University SPS members tour the Project Liberty Ship SS John W. Brown in Baltimore, MD. The Cleveland State University SPS chapter uses T-shirts featuring their unique logo as prizes for many of its special events, including a Physics Olympics and Physics Jeopardy. The Siena College SPS officers and advisor Dr. Michele McColgan at last year’s physics and computer science formal. The balloon arch was assembled by several chapter members.

All photos courtesy of the chapters via their 2019–20 SPS chapter reports.

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