This representation of Mercury from a 1613 text by Basilius Valentinus representing the summation of Alchemical work, and its intertwining with man, religion, and the universe. Although physics has changed, its connection with other areas of human endeavor have continually deepened.

SOCIETY OF PHYSICS STUDENTS

The Society of Physics Students is a professional physics association explicity designed for students. The SPS is essentially a self-governing society created to serve the interests of physics undergraduate and graduate students. At present there are over 600 active chapters of SPS on campuses across the country. Approximately 6000 students take part in the chapter activities, making SPS the fourth largest physics society in the country.


In 1998, SPS visited the Princeton Plasma Lab and toured their Large Tokamak Fusion Test Reactor!


The Society provides each student the opportunity of participating in the physics community on a professional basis. Chapters promote activities for all students interested in physics. They act as a service organization for the physics department and help to popularize physics with the general collegiate public. Chapters are encouraged to assist students in developing the knowledge, competence, enthusiasm, and social responsibility essential to the advancement of physics. They provide an opportunity to develop closer interaction between students and faculty in both social and professional activities.


The Einstein Memorial, in Washington D.C.


Society of Physics Students Current Officers
Current SPS officers of the Kutztown University Chapter.


PAST OFFICERS
OF THE SOCIETY
OF PHYSICS STUDENTS


President 1998
President 1997
Treasurer 1996
President: Fran Morrissey, Vice-President: Ed Barton, Treasurer: John Smith, Secretary: Marcus Koeplin
President: Laura Leiby, Vice-President: Paul Heckman, Treasurer: Fran Morrissey, Secretary: Carolyn R. Craig President: Fran Morrissey, Vice-President: Laurie Mackiewicz, Treasurer: John Zuk, Secretary: Andrew Snyder


Physics Professor, Dr. Varma, recommends that you visit the Physics Department at Kutztown along with the following important points.

  • All physicists must work, work, work...
  • There is no end to work.
  • Physicists do not recognize weekends.
  • Do a little bit of work and bla bla bla...
  • Physicists only smile when they accomplish something.
  • I hope you understand it... we will find out.
    • Physics Department at Kutztown University, Kutztown PA