The mission of Sigma Pi Sigma has four dimensions: it is the
official Honor society of the physics
profession; Encouragement of high achievement, physics
interest and science literacy in the general public, responsibility
to Service, and Fellowship among members and members of other
professional societies.
Founded in 1921, Sigma Pi Sigma is a
member honor society of the Association of College Honor
Societies. The Society of Physics Students
(SPS) was formed in 1968 with the union of Sigma Pi Sigma and the
AIP Student Sections. Today Sigma Pi Sigma is housed within the
SPS.
Sigma Pi Sigma provides opportunities for Undergraduate
Research Awards. These are awarded to chapters for Physics
Research, with a $2000 maximum, awarded to several chapters
annually.