Future of Physics Days

APS Meeting Events for Undergraduate Students

Future of Physics Days (FPD) events help undergraduate students get the most out of APS March and April meetings through interactive workshops, professional development activities, and career discovery. The March Meeting Graduate Fair also offers opportunities for recruiters from graduate schools to showcase the benefits of their physics programs.

At FPD, you can advance your career by:

• Presenting your research at undergraduate only sessions
• Gaining valuable feedback on your presentation from trained mentors
• Receiving a certificate of presentation that you can add to your CV or resume
• Potentially winning a prize as a top presenter

You’ll also be able to:

• Network with physicists from academia and industry
• Explore different areas of physics to see what you are interested in
• Learn about a diverse range of career options
• Receive a free coffee tumbler!

All FPD events are free to attend when you register for the March or April meeting.

Upcoming Meetings

March Meeting 2023

In Person: March 5 - 10 , 2023
Virtual: March 20 - 22, 2023
Learn more about March Meeting 2023

Events at the In-Person 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.

• Undergrad Student Get-Together
  Network and mingle with fellow undergraduate attendees. This event is co-hosted by APS and the Society of Physics Students (SPS).
• Undergrad Lounge & Grad Fair
  Have a cup of coffee and relax in between sessions. This space is for undergrads only! Co-located with the lounge will also be a Graduate School Fair where you can chat with representatives from graduate programs looking to recruit undergrads. Interested in participating as a graduate recruiter? Learn more
• Workshop: Building Your Physics Career: How to Put Your Science to WORK
  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.
• Student Reception
  The reception recognizes all students who presented in the Undergraduate Research Sessions. Top presentations receive a special prize. And of course, there is free food!

April Meeting 2023

In-Person: April 15 - 18, 2023
Virtual: April 24 - 26, 2023
Learn more about April Meeting 2023

Events at the In-Person April Meetings

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

• Lunch Panel on Graduate School
  Get to know a panel of graduate-level physics students over lunch and ask them any questions you have about graduate school, including how to choose where to apply, the application process, and life in graduate school.
• Undergraduate Breakfast, Career Workshop, and Awards
  Over breakfast, learn how to prepare for a wide variety of careers in physics outside of academia. Following the workshop, undergraduate presenters from the APS/SPS Undergraduate Research Sessions will be recognized.
• Meet Your Future: Career Panel and Networking
  Physicists working in various sectors, including those in the private sector and government jobs, will share their insights on how students can prepare for physics careers.