
Society ofPhysicsStudents.
Professor talks, integral bees, Python workshops, and free pizza — every Monday.
This week on SPS
Scott Aaronson
The year,
indexed.
Spring 2026
SPS Python Showcase
Open Mic Night
Scott Aaronson
SPS Integral Bee
Cheng Chin
Physics Phormal + Special Collections Visit
Physics Discussion?
Winter 2026
Python Workshop: NumPy & Matplotlib
Arrays, vectorization, and plotting data the right way.
Python Workshop: Finishing NumPy/Matplotlib
Deeper into NumPy and producing publication-quality plots.
Python Workshop: SciPy & Pandas
Scientific computing and data wrangling for physicists.
Python Workshop: Applications
Putting it all together with end-to-end examples.
Undergrad Research Palooza
Joint research showcase with SWiP — meet labs and project leads.
Physics Pictionary
Draw equations, guess concepts, win bragging rights.
PFFP: Brachistochrone Problem
Physics Friends Figuring out Physics — the fastest-descent curve.
Pizza Study Break — Pre Pi-Day
Celebrate π (a few days early) with pizza.
Fall 2025
First Meeting!
Kicking off the year — intros, pizza, and what SPS is all about.
Summer Research Rants
Students share what they got up to in labs this summer.
Intro to the Physics Major
Everything you need to know about declaring, specializations, and course sequencing.
Wendy Zhang Professor Talk
Soft matter, fluids, and the beautiful physics of everyday phenomena.
Summer Research Event & Panel
Panel on summer research opportunities, with SRS and SWiP.
Yau Wah Professor Talk
High-energy experimental physics and kaon physics at the forefront.
Finals Week — Study Break
Good luck on finals! Stop by to decompress.
A few nights
we'll remember.
№ 01Mon, May 12, 6 PM · KPTC 206Immunity Dynamics
Prof. Elizabeth JerisonHow physics helps uncover the complex dynamics behind our body's response to threats.
№ 02Thu, May 1, 6:30 PM · KPTC 206Physics Grad School Panel
Various Graduate Students (with SWiP)Grad students share experiences and advice on applications and research.
№ 03Thu, Apr 10, 6 PM · KPTC 206Annual Integral Bee
Put your calculus skills to the test—be crowned Master of Integrals.
№ 04Mon, Apr 7, 6 PM · KPTC 206Professor Talk
Prof. David KutasovQuantum field theory, string theory, black holes, and cosmology.
№ 05Mon, Feb 10, 6–7 PM · KPTC 206Mad Scientists: The Gossip of Physicists
A playful deep-dive into the legends and lore of famous physicists.
№ 06Mon, Oct 21, 6 PM · KPTC 106SPS x RAS: Kip Thorne
Prof. Kip Thorne (Nobel Laureate)Nobel laureate and Interstellar advisor speaks about our universe.
The people
who run this.
Undergraduates from across the College — physics majors, curious non-majors, and everyone in between.
- № 01Co‑PresidentMAMaya Atassi
- № 02Co‑PresidentUUUalype de Andrade Uchoa
- № 03Vice PresidentRRRamon Rivas
- № 04ChairmanAAAadarsh Agarwal
- № 05Chairman EmeritusCWConrad Wichmann
- № 06TreasurerVTVedat Tutuncu
- № 07Media ManagerMBMadelena Batista
- № 08BoardMKMaya Karai
- № 09BoardDEDoğa Eker
- № 10BoardCMCharles Marsden
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