Future of Physics Days

APS March Meeting
March 15 - 19, 2021

APS April Meeting
April 17 - 20, 2021

FPD Events at APS March Meetings

The APS March Meeting centers on groundbreaking studies in condensed matter, materials, molecular and atomic physics, statistical and nonlinear physics, and data science.

• Physics Crossing: A Virtual Physics Odyssey
  Tuesday, March 16, 6PM CT
  Join for an evening of exploration and conversation! Network with fellow student members, representatives from companies and laboratories, and APS staff while traveling video-game- style through interactive rooms based on cutting-edge physics facilities! Enter to win a door prize and compete to win our trivia contest
• Graduate School Fair
  Wednesday, March 17, 12-4PM CT
  Representatives from graduate programs will host virtual booths with materials about their schools. Students can visit the fair to chat with representatives and learn about the application procedures, program requirements, and more!
• Workshop: Building Your Physics Career: How to Put Your Science to WORK
  Thursday, March 18, 2:30-5:30PM CT
  In this interactive workshop, celebrated career coach and author Peter Fiske will provide advice and strategies for taking your physics job search to the next level. Following the talk, which will include tips for self-assessment, network building, and the job search process, there will be an interactive portion focused on building interview skills specifically useful for STEM positions.

FPD Events at APS April Meetings

The APS April Meeting focuses on cutting-edge research in the areas of astrophysics, particle physics, nuclear physics, and gravitation.

• Physics Crossing: Virtual Tours and Career Workshop
  Sunday, April 18, 10:30AM-12PM CT
  Join this session to network with fellow student members, representatives from companies and laboratories, and APS staff while traveling video-game- style through interactive rooms based on cutting-edge physics facilities! During the career workshop portion, you can learn about how to prepare for a wide variety of careers in physics outside of academia.
• Graduate School Fair
  Monday, April 19, 1:30-3:30PM CT
  Representatives from graduate programs will host virtual booths with materials about their schools. Students can visit the fair to chat with representatives and learn about the application procedures, program requirements, and more!
• Meet Your Future: Career Panel and Networking
  Monday, April 19, 3:30-5:30PM CT
  The majority of physics Ph.D. graduates go on to careers in the private sector or government labs, and the skills and experience that should be emphasized for employment in the private sector are different from academia. In this session, physicists and employers from outside academia will share their insights on how one can prepare for a non-academic career. The panel will be followed by a Zoom meeting where meeting attendees can network with the panelists.

At Both Meetings

• Undergraduate Research Sessions
  This is your opportunity to give an oral or poster presentation at an APS Meeting! Receive feedback on your work, meet potential colleagues, and earn a presentation certificate.

Abstract Submission

As you are preparing your abstract, keep these Abstract Submission Policies, Guidelines, and Tips in mind.

Presenter Information

Is your research meeting-ready? Learn about oral vs. poster formats and the different session types by reviewing our Undergraduate Presentation Information.

Past Meetings

View past presentation winners and undergraduate epitomes in the Archive. Meeting photos are available on Flickr.

FPD is a collaboration between the American Physical Society (APS) and the Society of Physics Students (SPS).