Professional Societies

The Society of Physics Students at VCU

The Society of Physics Students at VCU is a student-run club which aims to provide a forum for students interested in physics to meet in an informal setting. 

Sigma Xi

Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Society is the international honor society of science and engineering.‌

The American Institute of Physics (AIP)

The AIP is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit membership corporation created to promote the advancement and diffusion of the knowledge of physics and its application to human welfare. AIP website

The Statistical Research Center (SRC)

The SRC of the American Institute of Physics has been collecting and disseminating data on the physics community for more than 50 years. Our website contains the most recent data on education and employment trends in physics, astronomy and related fields. Statistical Research Center (SRC) website

AIP/SRC articles:

Who is Hiring Physics Bachelor’s?
Latest employment data for physicists, astronomers and related scientists

The American Physical Society

The American Physical Society is a non-profit membership organization working to advance and diffuse the knowledge of physics through its outstanding research journals, scientific meetings, and education, outreach, advocacy and international activities. APS website