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The Society of Physics Students (SPS) is a professional association explicitly designed for students, dedicated to connecting and advancing studentsinterested in physics. UMD's SPS chapter is made up of undergraduatephysics and non-physics majors, always welcoming new members! SPS provides skills not offered in coursework, such as leadership experience,networking, outreach services, and effective communication in professional meetings and journals.

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UMD SPS has been awarded Outstanding SPS Chapter for 11 consecutive years,
2014-2025!!
Find more information about SPS National and Sigma Pi Sigma.

Interest in joining UMD SPS? Become a member by: 

  • Signing up to become a National SPS member
  • Attending weekly SPS meetings
  • Volunteering for a 1-hour donut shift or 2-hour tutoring shift

2026-2027 SPS Team:
President: Issac Sherwood
Vice President/Treasurer: Sophiya Mehra
Tutoring Chair: Cortsen Zaniker
Fundraising Chair: Meg Haswell
Donut Chair: Lance Moreau
Outreach Officer: Erika Falco
Communications Officers: Sara Hicks and Esther Kwon

UMD SPS Chapter Advisor since 2014: Donna Hammer
Awarded SPS Outstanding Chapter Advisor, Board of Regents Award for Outstanding Service to Students in an Academic Environment 

Learn more about our events, projects, and people at the SPS website!
For more information about SPS, please email .

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