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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Meet Craig
Like many of us, I was first inspired to consider physics as an undergraduate major because of a great high school teacher. Ms. Clement was engaging, witty, patient, and generous with her time, and her love of physics and problem-solving was infectious. Although our high school only offered AP Physics B at the time, she met with a few of us before or after school all year long who wanted to study independently for the C-level exams. In the classroom, I try to wear my enthusiasm for physics on my sleeve in the same way Ms. Clement did.
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AAPT is offering funding assistance to members of the physics education community to help defray the cost of attending #AAPTWM27. Access Dependent Care & Accessibility Grants at: https://ow.ly/vaz050ZV8lf and Travel Grants at: https://ow.ly/qWAQ50ZV8lh. Apply by November 1st. #AAPTGrants

Join us in celebrating Francis Halzen, winner of the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for "decisive contributions to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and the discovery of high-energy neutrinos of astrophysical origin". 🏅 https://ow.ly/IYq450ZV1ls
We are also thrilled to announce that Dr. Halzen will be a Plenary Speaker at the 2027 AAPT Winter Meeting! https://ow.ly/xXQC50YJ4um
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