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National Council
The National Council drives forward impactful initiatives for SPS and Sigma Pi Sigma
Composed of an elected Executive Committee and dedicated faculty and student leaders from each of the 18 zones, the council was designed with the student voice in mind.
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The SPS Council is the main governing body for the Society of Physics Students and Sigma Pi Sigma. Vote for your zone representatives and Sigma Pi Sigma President to help students across the globe!
Voting will close on May 15, 2026.
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Executive Committee
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Earl Blodgett
Interim Director, SPS and Sigma Pi Sigma
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Michael H. Moloney
AIP Chief Executive Officer
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Ronald Kumon
President, Society of Physics Students
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Blane Baker
President, Sigma Pi Sigma
National Council
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Faith Simmons
Associate Councilor Representative
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Hannah Jang-Condell
At-Large Member
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Earl Blodgett
Historian
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Statements and Policies
SPS Statement on Physics and Astronomy Departments under Threat of Reduction, Merger, or Closure
April 13, 2024
SPS Statement on Mental Well-Being
February 10, 2021
SPS and ΣΠΣ Statement on the Climate Crisis
February 22, 2020
SPS and ΣΠΣ Statement on Diversity, Inclusion, Ethics, and Responsibility
February 22, 2020
SPS Statement on Diversity, Inclusion, Ethics, and Responsibility
March15, 2019
SPS Statement Commons Rooms, Department Health, and Identity
March15, 2019
SPS Statement on the March for Science
April 10, 2017
SPS Statement on Diversity and Inclusivity
April 23, 2016
SPS Statement on Outreach
September 21, 2013
SPS Statement on Diversity
October 8, 2009
SPS Statement Regarding Undergraduate Research
December 1, 2008
Endorsement of APS/AAPT/SPS Education Initiative (the Doubling Initiative)
January 21, 2008
SPS Statement of Ethics and Responsibilities of Authors Submitting to AIP Journals
September 28, 2007
Statement on Engaging Students in Issues of Professional Conduct
September 29, 2006
Endorsement of APS Statement on Physics Education Research
September 25, 2005
SPS Statement on the Subject of Evolution and Science Classroom Instruction
September 27, 2003
Upcoming Zone Meetings
APR 24
APR 24 -
SPS Zone 17 Meeting
APR 24 - APR 25, 2026
APR 24 - APR 25, 2026
SPS Zone 12 Meeting
APR 25
APR 25 -
SPS Zone 14 Meeting
National Office
SPS and Sigma Pi Sigma are supported by dedicated staff at AIP.
The SPS Office staff are equipped to connect our members, advisers, and chapters to the resources they need. Email us anytime at sps@aip.org and sigmapisigma@aip.org.
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Jovonni Spinner
Student Engagement Officer
SPS National Office
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Kayla D. Stephens
Associate Director of SPS Student Engagement
SPS National Office
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Mikayla Cleaver
SPS Programs Coordinator
SPS National Office
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Rianna Ehrenreich
SPS and Sigma Pi Sigma Program Engagement Associate
SPS National Office
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Lydia Quijada
Database Management Administrator
SPS National Office
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James Burrell
SPS Administrator
SPS National Office
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