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Society of Physics Students

MSU SPS students at Fermilab, Fall 2024

Welcome to the Michigan State University chapter of the National Society of Physics Students, established April 22, 1968. We are an academic organization run by and for undergraduate physics and astronomy students.

Join our email list Follow @msu.sps on Instagram

Biweekly Meetings

Every other Monday, 6:00–7:00 p.m. in BPS 1400.
The first meeting of Fall 2025 is on September 8 with Professor Stuart Tessmer and Joyce Mathew, who will discuss careers in research and industry for Physics and Astrophysics majors.

SPS is a great way to meet other physics undergraduates in a relaxed and social setting. At a typical meeting, we invite a speaker to talk about their research or a topic of interest to physics and astronomy students, e.g. graduate school and fellowships, hunting for research opportunities, or finding a job in the industry.

Fall 2025 Calendar

Social
Physics and Astronomy Colloquium
10am – 12pm in BPS 1400
Social
Sparticipation
4pm – 8pm at the IM East Field
Speaker
Speaker Series: Stuart Tessmer & Joyce Mathew
MSU Department of Physics & Astronomy
“Understanding Careers and Pathways in Physics and Astronomy”
Social
Pair Production Sign-ups Open
Research mentorship program pairing undergraduates with graduate students and faculty Learn more →
Social
Rooftop Barbecue by Astro with SPS
5pm – 7pm on the BPS Rooftop
Speaker
Speaker Series: Joshua Isaacson
MSU High-Energy Theory Group
“The Particle Playground: Neutrinos, Colliders, and Their Simulated Worlds”
October 20–21 Field Trip
Fermilab Trip
Visit the premier particle physics laboratory!
Speaker
Speaker Series: Nathan Whitehorn
IceCube Neutrino Observatory / MSU Physics & Astronomy
“What is up with the neutrino sky?”
Special
Special SPS Meeting: Maureen Hoppe
TU Dresden
Talk title TBA
Special
Special SPS Meeting: Shannon Nicley & Sarah Frechette
Talk title TBA
Speaker
Speaker Series: Johannes Pollanen
“Building hybrid quantum systems ... one electron at a time”
Speaker
Speaker Series: Molly Jansik
Industry Talk
Talk title TBA

Highlights

SPS trip to Fermilab, Fall 2024
SPS trip to Fermilab (Fall 2024)
Dr. Joey Huston with SPS
“Life, the Universe, and Everything” — talk given to the SPS by Dr. Joey Huston