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APS Webinars

APS produces a regular webinar series with topics on physics careers and other opportunities for undergraduates.

APS provides a variety of programs and resources to support physics and astronomy undergraduates in pursuing their education, including programs at meetings, scholarship information, and career resources.

Attend an APS Meeting: Future of Physics

APS plans special events at its March and April Meetings to help undergraduates meet their peers, share their research results, and begin building a network. Undergraduate meeting registration is free, and travel support is available.

Future of Physics Days

APS Meetings



Find Career Information

A degree in physics is a gateway to a wide variety of careers. APS provides information and resources on physics careers both in academia and elsewhere.

Undergraduate Career Information

APS Career Webinars



Apply for a Scholarship

Many scholarships are available to current and future physics majors. APS offers several scholarships, and provides links to many more from other organizations.

Undergraduate Scholarship Opportunities

Get Involved in Research

There are many opportunities to do physics research as an undergraduate. The following sites list Research Experience for Undergraduate (REU) programs in physics.

The Nucleus REU database

APS Division of Nuclear Physics REU list



The following sites have resources for undergraduates interested in research, not limited to physics:

National Science Foundation REU page

Institute for Broadening Participation

WebGURU Project



Join a Physics Society

APS offers a one-year free trial membership to all undergraduates enrolled in school full-time.

APS Student Membership



The Society of Physics Students is a professional association for undergraduate physics students.

Society of Physics Students

Are you planning to become a physics teacher? The American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) offers membership at a reduced rate for undergraduates.

AAPT Membership

Consider Teaching

Teaching can be one of the most rewarding and challenging careers. In addition, physics teachers are highly sought after almost anywhere in the United States. Have you considered a career in teaching?

Becoming a Physics Teacher



Attend a Targeted Conference

A number of organizations put on conferences with programs for undergraduate physics students.

Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science Conference

Conferences for Undergraduate Women in Physics

National Society of Black Physicists

National Society of Hispanic Physicists