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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2026 AAPT Summer Meeting

July 18 - 22, Pasadena, CA

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AAPT Coffee Hour

Ripples in Spacetime: Using Gravitational Waves to Meet the NGSS in Physics Classrooms

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AAPT 2022 Strategic Plan

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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Books from AIP Publishing and AAPT

Visit pubs.aip.org to purchase co-published titles at 25% off digital versions. For $30 black-and-white print copies choose myBook.

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Join The U.S. Physics Team

Represent the United States at the International Physics Olympiad Competition with other high school students.

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Enriching Physics through Diversity

Explore AAPT's resources on Diversity and Inclusion

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AAPT On Demand Store

Check out the latest new products and order today!

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AAPT Member Spotlight

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Meet Carley

 

The first time physics blew my mind was in 8th grade. It wasn't something cosmic; it was realizing that the kinematic equations are mathematically linked, but this small hint of an interconnected story dominated my thoughts for weeks. Physics didn't always come easily, but when it clicked, it was rewarding and exciting and worth the effort; I enjoyed the sense of mathematical worldbuilding.
 

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