The SPS National Office is striving to have a greater presence at local and regional SPS meetings this year. SPS staff travel to as many zone meetings as possible, where they give invited talks, facilitate career-related workshops, and promote SPS programs and opportunities. And now through the “Face Time with SPS National” campaign, SPS chapters are able to schedule 30-minute Skype video calls with the national office staff. This presents SPS National with a platform to publicize chapter programs, awards, and other resources, and provides real-time feedback on what chapters are up to, what their needs are, and what we can do to help. It also provides SPS members and advisors with an opportunity to “pick the brain” of the SPS director and other staff members, and they are a curious bunch! During a recent session with Florida State University, students had compelling questions about finding mentors, getting involved in public outreach, graduate schools, and career options.
