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      • Great Book Give-Away

      • SPEC99
      • Mon 01/11, 4:00PM - 4:30PM

      • Type: Event
      • Early Career and First Timers' Meetup

      • SPEC116
      • Mon 01/11, 4:30PM - 5:30PM

      • Type: Event
      • You're signed up for the Early Career and First Timers' Meetup scheduled for Sunday, January 10 at 6 PM. Unfortunate?ly?, their hours recently changed and they are now closed on Sundays. The Meetup has been moved to Monday 1/11 from 4:30-5:30 PM. *There will now be half price cocktails and free appetizers for the inconvenience.* I hope you can still join us! Feel free to invite your fellow first timers' or early career professional colleagues. We will meet in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before 4:30 PM if you would like to walk over together, or meet us in the courtyard/library at Cellardoor at 916 Lafayette St, New Orleans, LA 70113.
  • AAPT Tweet-up

      • AAPT Tweet-up

      • SPEC88
      • Sat 01/09, 6:00PM - 7:00PM

      • Type: Event
      • Gather with attendees and Tweet about the highlights of the meeting, and grab a Bugnes - an essential Madri Gras dessert.
  • APT French Quarter Jogging/Walking Tour

      • AAPT French Quarter Jogging/Walking Tour

      • SPEC11
      • Mon 01/11, 7:00AM - 8:00AM

      • Type: Event
      • Come burn off the great food of New Orleans on this jogging and walking narrative tour of the New Orleans French Quarter. Some of the tour sights will include Anne Rice's house, French Market, Cafe Dumonde and the Real World House. Water will be provided.
  • Early Career Professionals Speed Networking Event

      • Early Career Professionals Speed Networking Event

      • SPEC07
      • Sun 01/10, 12:00PM - 1:30PM

      • Type: Event
      • Career development and networking can be time consuming, so AAPT is spearheading a fun and exciting way to get connected to a large number of early career and seasoned physics professionals in a short amount of time. Speed-networking provides the opportunity to discuss career goals and challenges with a new contact for five minutes, exchange information, and then move on to the next person. By the end of the event each participant will have meaningful interactions with over half a dozen colleagues and the opportunity to meet many more. If you think you made a good contact, follow up with the person and schedule a time to meet for coffee. It's that simple! By the end of the first day of the conference you would have already made several personal connections with other attendees. If you have business cards, don't forget to bring them.
  • Exhibit Hall Open and Welcoming Reception

      • Exhibit Hall Open and Welcoming Reception

      • EXH03
      • Sat 01/09, 8:00PM - 10:00PM

      • Type: Event
  • First Timers´ Gathering

      • First Timers´ Gathering

      • SPEC05
      • Sun 01/10, 7:00AM - 8:00AM

      • Type: Event
  • French Quarter History and Pub Crawl Tour

      • French Quarter History and Pub Crawl Tour

      • SPEC01
      • Fri 01/08, 4:00PM - 6:00PM

      • Type: Event
      • Enjoy this pub crawl history walking tour, where you can grab a to-go-cup and sip on the city's history. New Orleans history, architecture and culture will be explored, but things get kicked up a notch with some pub crawl pit stops at some of the French Quarter's best bars. You will tour Jackson Square, Old Ursuline Convent (one of the oldest buildings in the Mississippi Valley) and LaLaurie House. You will be on your own for transportation and meet your tour guide at 710 Royal Street, New Orleans, LA.
  • H.S. Physics Teachers´ Day Luncheon

      • H.S. Physics Teachers´ Day Luncheon

      • SPEC08
      • Sun 01/10, 12:30PM - 2:00PM

      • Type: Event
      • Join this special luncheon for high school physics teachers attending the conference for the first time. This luncheon is open to anyone who would like to attend.
  • High School Share-a-thon

      • High School Share-a-thon

      • SPEC10
      • Sun 01/10, 8:30PM - 10:00PM

      • Type: Event
  • LGBT+ Meet-up for Members and Supporters of LGBT+ Community

      • LGBT+ Meet-up for Members and Supporters of LGBT+ Community

      • SPEC03
      • Sat 01/09, 12:30PM - 1:30PM

      • Type: Event
      • Relax, network and enjoy ice cream with members and friends of the LGBT+ community.
  • Monday Afternoon Exhibit Hall Raffle: Kindle Fire HD 6

      • Monday Afternoon Exhibit Hall Raffle: Kindle Fire HD 6

      • EXH09
      • Mon 01/11, 3:15PM - 3:30PM

      • Type: Event
      • Kindle Fire HD 6, 6" HD Display, Wi-Fi, 8 GB - Powerful tablet and endlessentertainment. The Fire HD 6 goes anywhere with its pocketable design-featuring a beautiful 6" HD display, 2x faster quad-core processor, and unsurpassed durability in its class. You must be present to win!
  • Monday Morning Exhibit Hall Raffle: Roku 3 Streaming Media Player With Voice Search

      • Monday Morning Exhibit Hall Raffle: Roku 3 Streaming Media Player With Voice Search

      • Mon 01/11, 10:45AM - 11:00AM

      • Type: Event
      • The Roku 3 Streaming Media Player with Voice Search - The Roku 3 is the gold standard in media streaming. It is a combination of simplicity, quality and a wide range of services that make it the set-top box to beat! Roku 3 also has a voice search function and Roku Feed feature. Note: You must be present to win!
  • Monday Morning Raffle in Exhibit Hall: Roku 3 Streaming Media Player With Voice Search

      • Monday Morning Raffle in Exhibit Hall: Roku 3 Streaming Media Player With Voice Search

      • EXH08
      • Mon 01/11, 10:45AM - 10:50AM

      • Type: Event
  • Multi-Cultural Luncheon

      • Multi-Cultural Luncheon

      • SPEC13
      • Mon 01/11, 12:30PM - 1:30PM

      • Type: Event
      • Network with diverse groups in physics over signature slow-smoking succulent ribs, brisket, chicken, pulled pork and Louisiana's famous Andouille sausage. (Please note: time is subject to change) Location: Smokery Cafe, Hyatt Regency New Orleans
  • Retired Physicists Luncheon

      • Retired Physicists Luncheon

      • SPEC14
      • Mon 01/11, 12:30PM - 2:00PM

      • Type: Event
      • Renew and create alliances by networking and exchanging ideas with our long-served and deserving supporters of AAPT.
  • SEES (Students to Experience Engineering and Science)

      • SEES (Students to Experience Engineering and Science)

      • SPEC15
      • Tue 01/12, 9:00AM - 12:00PM

      • Type: Event
  • SPS Undergarduate Awards Reception

      • SPS Undergraduate Awards Reception

      • SPEC09
      • Mon 01/11, 6:00PM - 7:30PM

      • Type: Event
  • Spouse/Guest Gathering

      • Spouse/Guest Gathering

      • SPEC06
      • Sun 01/10, 10:00AM - 11:00AM

      • Type: Event
      • Join with other spouses and guests of AAPT attendees for light refreshments and conversation.
  • Sunday Afternoon Raffle in the Exhibit Hall: $100 VISA Gift Card

      • Sunday Afternoon Raffle in the Exhibit Hall: $100 VISA Gift Card

      • EXH06
      • Sun 01/10, 3:45PM - 3:50PM

      • Type: Event
  • Sunday Morning Raffle in the Exhibit Hall: Sony SmartWatch SW2

      • Sunday Morning Raffle in the Exhibit Hall: Sony SmartWatch SW2

      • EXH05
      • Sun 01/10, 10:15AM - 10:20AM

      • Type: Event
      • SmartWatch 2 expands your Android experience and introduces neew and exciting ways to live and communicate. It interacts with Smartphone over Bluetooth. You must be present to win.
  • The Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) Tour

      • The Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) Tour

      • SPEC02
      • Sat 01/09, 8:00AM - 2:00PM

      • Type: Event
      • Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) Tour - The Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) has just used it's newly updated detector to search for gravitational waves with the best sensitivity humans have ever achieved. With increased sensitivity comes much higher chances of making the first direct detection of gravitational waves and the realization of the potential of gravitational-wave astronomy. Visit, tour, and enjoy lunch at the facility to explore the hands-on science education center located onsite. Buses will depart the Hyatt Hotel at 8 a.m. and the tour will start at LIGO at 10 a.m. Buses will depart LIGO at 2 p.m. Lunch is included in the cost. Buses depart from the first level of the Hyatt Regency behind the front desk.
  • Two-Year College Breakfast

      • Two-Year College Breakfast

      • SPEC12
      • Mon 01/11, 7:00AM - 8:00AM

      • Type: Event
      • Two-Year College staff begin their day by breaking bread and sharing ideas.
  • Winter Meeting Dance Party

      • Winter Meeting Dance Party

      • SPEC04
      • Sat 01/09, 10:00PM - 12:00AM

      • Type: Event
      • Let your hair down and dance the night away, to great music by a live DJ, with physics industry friends and colleagues. A cash bar will be available. Location: Hyatt Regency New Orleans

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