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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

 
August 22
10am - 12pm
Physics and Astronomy Colloquium
Social Event
 
 
 
 
August 24
4pm - 8pm • IM East Field
Sparticipation
Social Event
September 10
Pair Production Sign-ups Open
Research mentorship program pairing undergraduates with graduate students and faculty
Learn More →
Social Event
 
 
 
 
September 12
5pm - 7pm
Rooftop Barbecue by Astro with SPS
Social Event
September 8
Stuart Tessmer & Joyce Mathew
"Understanding Careers and Pathways in Physics and Astronomy"
Speaker Series
 
 
 
 
September 22
Joshua Issacson
"The Particle Playground: Neutrinos, Colliders, and Their Simulated Worlds"
Speaker Series
October 6
Stuart Tessmer
"What Can You Do with a Scanning Probe Microscope?"
Speaker Series
 
 
 
 
October 20-21
Fermilab Trip
Visit the premier particle physics laboratory
Field Trip
November 3
Speaker TBA
Topic to be announced
Speaker Series
 
 
 
 
November 17
Johannes Pollanen
"Building hybrid quantum systems ... one electron at a time"
Speaker Series
December 1
Speaker TBA
Topic to be announced
Speaker Series
 
 

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