Program Overview
Sigma Pi Sigma chapters are invited to submit award proposals to the national office for funding of up to $600 for chapter inductions and events. Selected chapters may receive funding to:
- Raise awareness of Sigma Pi Sigma in the local community and the physics community.
- Build community among local alumni and new Sigma Pi Sigma members.
- Add greater distinction to induction ceremonies and other chapter events.
- Increase the induction of new members.
- Encourage fundraisers for chapters and scholarship funds.
- Encourage more inter-chapter activities.
- Recognize outstanding achievement at the chapter level.
The award money may be used to defray the costs including transportation, food and non-alcoholic beverages, speaker honoraria, entertainment, decorations, and invitations, among other purposes.
Examples of Potential Chapter Projects
- An induction dinner with multiple Sigma Pi Sigma chapters that honors a distinguished local physicist or hidden physicist.
- An induction lunch with invited representatives of local physics businesses.
- Involvement in a science fair competition to recognize outstanding physics-related projects.
- A Sigma Pi Sigma "mentor" program, where members serve as mentors for undergraduate physics students.
- A Sigma Pi Sigma "help desk" or similar assistance for physics students who need tutoring.
Eligibility
- Applicants must be Sigma Pi Sigma chapters in good standing with the Sigma Pi Sigma national organization
- The project leader must be a student that is a member of the Sigma Pi Sigma and SPS national organizations
Sigma Pi Sigma Chapter Project Award
Program Overview
Sigma Pi Sigma chapters are invited to submit award proposals to the national office for funding of up to $600 for chapter inductions and events. Selected chapters may receive funding to:
- Raise awareness of Sigma Pi Sigma in the local community and the physics community.
- Build community among local alumni and new Sigma Pi Sigma members.
- Add greater distinction to induction ceremonies and other chapter events.
- Increase the induction of new members.
- Encourage fundraisers for chapters and scholarship funds.
- Encourage more inter-chapter activities.
- Recognize outstanding achievement at the chapter level.
The award money may be used to defray the costs including transportation, food and non-alcoholic beverages, speaker honoraria, entertainment, decorations, and invitations, among other purposes.
Examples of Potential Chapter Projects
- An induction dinner with multiple Sigma Pi Sigma chapters that honors a distinguished local physicist or hidden physicist.
- An induction lunch with invited representatives of local physics businesses.
- Involvement in a science fair competition to recognize outstanding physics-related projects.
- A Sigma Pi Sigma "mentor" program, where members serve as mentors for undergraduate physics students.
- A Sigma Pi Sigma "help desk" or similar assistance for physics students who need tutoring.
Eligibility
- Applicants must be Sigma Pi Sigma chapters in good standing with the Sigma Pi Sigma national organization
- The project leader must be a student that is a member of the Sigma Pi Sigma and SPS national organizations