AAPT: American Association of Physics Teachers
American Association of Physics Teachers
AAPT is a professional membership association of scientists dedicated to enhancing the understanding and appreciation of physics through teaching.
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A future where the understanding of physics, driven by a vibrant, diverse, and empowered community of educators, researchers, and learners, increasingly benefits the world.
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2025 AAPT Winter Meeting in Saint Louis, MO
January 18-21, 2025
Join fellow Physics Educators from around the globe at the 2025 AAPT Winter Meeting! Hear from outstanding plenary speakers, participate in workshops, informative sessions, events, and more.
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Meet Jane
I always wanted to be a teacher from the time I was a little child. As a teenager, I wondered, "What is the essence of reality?" I thought that was too hard a question, so I narrowed it down to physical reality, where I'd have a chance at beginning to understand it. At the public library, I checked out the book The Evolution of Physics by Albert Einstein and Leopold Infeld, and that book convinced me to go into physics.
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