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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Meet Rumiana
My first encounter with physics was in grade school when I was helping my older sister copy and organize her notes for the physics exams at the university she was attending. Jokingly, I like to compare this experience to a young kid learning a language - a lot of repetition and a lot of questions, most of which got their answers much later once I started studying physics in high school and university.
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