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 Beth
The truth is that in high school, I wanted to be an astronaut. I decided that in order to be an astronaut, I should major in science in college. Since I liked math, I decided physics was the science with the most math in it, so I should major in physics. After the first day of physics in college, I realized that we had basically just covered all of my high school physics knowledge, and everything would be new from there. I thought I was going to flunk out. But I stuck with it.
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