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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AAPT resources provide members with opportunities for connection, collaboration,professional growth, and to contribute to advancing the future of physics education.
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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.
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.
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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Sixteen years ago, after graduating from Rutgers with a degree in Exercise Physiology and working at Princeton Medical Center for a few years, I discovered a passion for educating patients and decided to pursue a teaching degree through the alternate route program.
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Visual representations of scientists are essential for broadening perceptions of who engages in science and what their work entails. The AIP Faces of the Physical Sciences campaign documents the professional lives of physical scientists. This month’s featured scientist is Sarah Johnson, Ph.D., an AAPT member and lecturer in the Department of Physics at Simon Fraser University.
Explore the campaign and featured stories at: https://ow.ly/GvVR5104jkE #PhysicalSciences
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