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Physics & Astronomy Students

About us

We are a community of students from the Physics and Astronomy department dedicated to fostering a welcoming community for all Physics and Astronomy Students.

Upcoming Events

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WaGMiP Resume Workshop

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Jobs, Research and Career Opportunities

This is a year-round, non-paid, hands-on learning opportunity that helps students build skills and experience around their field of interest.

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education

ORISE connects students, recent graduates, postdocs, and faculty to STEM internships connected to facilities managed by the DOE.

Entry Level | Full-time 

This opening involves the planning, execution, and oversight over experiments centered around  OMEGA laser-matter research. Research is centered around the following fields: laser-plasma interactions, hydrodynamics, radiation transport, implosion physics, material strength, and nuclear physics.

Internship | Full-time

Participation in these projects will include collaborating on research and development projects, analyzing results, and presenting said work. These investigations will focus on the following areas: applied physics, condensed matter physics, high energy density physics, and plasma & fusion energy science.

Scholarship

This is awarded to several undergraduate members of SPS in order to uplift the study of physics. These $2,500-$6,000 scholarships are only delegated to junior standing physics and astronomy students.

Scholarship

The top applicant from the SPS Leadership Scholarship will receive $6,000 and is awarded on the basis of academic achievement and leadership. Awardees must be undergraduate SPS members of at least junior standing.

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See what we're up to!

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This month in the club room....

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