eNNOUNCER March 2024
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Don Lincoln Named as Recipient of the 2024 Klopsteg Memorial Lecture Award
The American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) announced today that Don Lincoln, physicist, teacher, and writer, is the 2024 recipient of the Klopsteg Memorial Lecture Award. The lecture and award will be presented during the AAPT Summer Meeting. This award recognizes educators who have made notable and creative contributions to the teaching of physics. Lincoln is recognized specifically "For passionate and profound career-long impact in sharing the excitement of contemporary physics topics in ways that interest and inform the general public about the relevance and importance of fundamental physics from cosmology to high energy particle physics through prolific and impactful communication and world-class public outreach programs." Read more
Tatiana Erukhimova to Receive the AAPT 2024 David Halliday and Robert Resnick Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Physics Teaching
Tatiana Erukhimova will receive the 2024 David Halliday and Robert Resnick Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Physics Teaching. This award is given in recognition of contributions to undergraduate physics teaching and awardees are chosen for their extraordinary accomplishments in communicating the excitement of physics to their students. John Wiley & Sons is the principal source of funding for this award, through its donation to the AAPT. Read more
We're still celebrating the 2024 AAPT Winter Meeting
At the 2024 AAPT Winter Meeting held in New Orleans from January 6th to 9th, attendees experienced an unforgettable gathering. The vibrant city, where cultures collided in a symphony of flavors, emotions, and sounds, provided the perfect backdrop for the event. With nearly 300 years of history, New Orleans exuded charm and character at every turn.
Among the highlights of the event were the diverse plenary speakers who captivated audiences with their insights and expertise. Notable among them were K. Renee Horton, a trailblazing figure in science and NASA, and Katherine (Katie) Mack, the recipient of the Richtmyer Memorial Lecture Award, who delved into the enigmatic realm of dark matter. Additionally, Sanlyn Buxner, a distinguished Senior Research Scientist and Education Specialist, shared her expertise in planetary science and science education, inspiring attendees with her dedication to fostering scientific curiosity and literacy.
As the birthplace of jazz and the home of Creole cuisine, the city tantalized the senses with its rich cultural offerings. Attendees were treated to a tapestry of flavors and hospitality unmatched anywhere else. New Orleans' walkable downtown and state-of-the-art convention facilities ensured seamless logistics and a comfortable experience for all participants.
As the curtains closed on the 2024 AAPT Winter Meeting, attendees departed with a wealth of knowledge, new connections, and cherished memories, eager to continue their scientific endeavors and contribute to the advancement of physics education and research. Read more
DEI Council Follow Up Regarding WM24
We hope that your WM24 was productive and enjoyable. As you may recall from our previous communication (Click here), there were some concerns about Louisiana as a meeting location due to laws surrounding reproductive health and trans people. If you are interested in helping those impacted by these laws, a pair of local organizations were suggested to the DEI Council for donations:
CrescentCare | New Orleans Health Clinic » CrescentCare - works on both reproductive and LGBTQ health. Only serves the New Orleans area.
Louisiana Trans Advocates - statewide.
We look forward to Boston!
2024 AAPT Summer Meeting
Mark your calendars for July 6 to 10, as the 2024 AAPT Summer Meeting descends upon Boston, Massachusetts at the Westin Boston Waterfront Seaport District. Registration will commence shortly, so stay tuned for further details and don't miss out on this enriching experience!
Call for Presentations
AAPT invites physics educators to exchange their teaching ideas with a welcoming and interested community. If you want to share innovative ideas about how to teach physics more effectively, please take this opportunity to interact with fellow educators. The submission deadline was extended through Friday, March 1.
Events
PERC Physics Education Research Conference July 10-11
PhysTEC The Physics Teacher Education Coalition July 6-10
OPTYCs The Organization for Physics at Two-Year Colleges July 6-7
Hotels
The Westin Boston Waterfront Seaport District will be the main hotel for the 2024 AAPT Summer Meeting the summer meeting. Secure your room.
Room rate: $179
The hotel's room rates are subject to applicable state and local taxes (currently 14.95%) in effect at the time of checkout.
Airport
The nearest airport is Boston Logan International Airport, approximately 2 miles from Westin Boston.2025 Winter Meeting Call for Sessions/Workshops
The AAPT Winter Meeting 2025 will take place January 18 - 21, 2025 at the St. Louis Union Station Hotel. Planning is already underway! This is your opportunity to submit ideas for what you would like to see at the meeting. All AAPT members are encouraged to submit a session and/or workshop idea using the WM25 Call for Sessions & Workshops . Submissions are due by March 30, 2024. If you have any questions please contact AAPT Vice President and 2025 National Conferences Program Chair, Debbie Andres (dandres@paramusschools.org)
Nominate Yourself or a Colleague for the Doc Brown Futures Award
Are you a physics teacher early in your career and love being in the classroom with your students? Do you want to enhance those experiences by drawing closer to your AAPT colleagues and be recognized for your passion? Or, do you know an early career AAPT member who fits this description? If so, I would love to have these accomplishments recognized by having you or your colleague receive the Doc Brown Futures Award! What does the awardee receive? A monetary prize of $1,000, a commemorative plaque, and a complimentary registration at an AAPT Summer Meeting to receive the award. Additionally, they receive two nights lodging at the conference hotel and a reimbursement for reasonable travel expenses. The awardee can enjoy time with a mentor who is a current AAPT leader and will learn how they may enhance physics education including a possible role in AAPT leadership circles. Read more
Anonymous Reporting Tool!
AAPT has implemented an ethics and compliance hotline called "Red Flag Reporting." Red Flag Reporting is an independent company that is dedicated to protecting organizations plus their employees, assets, reputations, and in the case of AAPT, our members. This service allows people to report any concerns regarding activities at AAPT events in violation of our code of conduct. To file a report, provide client code AAPTEvent and simply do one of the following:
• Visit www.RedFlagReporting.com and click on "File a Report"
• Call 1-877-647-3335
• Text RFR to 234-231-9005
• You may also use the following (be sure to be detail oriented, provide our client code, and indicate if you wish to be anonymous or not): Fax to 330-572-8146, Email to redflag@redflagreporting.com, Mail to RFR, P.O. Box 4230, Akron, Ohio 44321
We would like everyone to take the time to watch the appropriate video(s) here: Event Attendee Training Videos.
For more information, see this information posted in COMMUNITIES. If you have questions about AAPT's policies regarding these types of matters, we encourage you to review the information contained in our Code of Conduct.
Support AAPT and Join the 1930 Society!
Your support goes above and beyond member dues, and we are so grateful to members like you who are investing in the future of physics education. That's why we decided to launch the 1930 Society. This special group of supporters, named after our founding year, honors contributions of $500 or more every year to our association so we can better serve physics educators and the physics education community.
Would you like to get involved with the 1930 Society? Donate today!
Call to Area Committees and List Serves - AAPT COMMUNITIES
If you chair an Area Committee and are interested in creating a group on COMMUNITIES, please get in touch with us. This may be the best way to create a "friends of the committee" group going forward. Using this method, the Chair could set the default delivery option for the group to Real-Time, which would most accurately mirror the current list serve model. These groups would be open for any AAPT member to join. We would like to start with a handful of these groups as a pilot program to see how it works. If you are interested, please reach out to Mike Hall (mhall@aapt.org).
For those who do not choose to create a dedicated group on COMMUNITIES, you can still use the platform to let AAPT members know about your activities by posting in the General Community. We encourage all AAPT members to visit the AAPT COMMUNITIES platform and follow the Tag for any committee that you are interested in. Likewise, we encourage Committee Chairs to use this tag when posting information relevant to your committee.
Join Us for the AAPT Virtual Coffee Hour and Remote Instruction Share-a-thon
AAPT is working to help our members communicate with one another to provide the best physics education possible. AAPT members bring questions about physics education (taken broadly) to discuss and share their experiences in a confidential setting.
Please join us for these events!
Check here for next Virtual Coffee Hour. Check your in-box for an invitation. Please make sure you RSVP (marketing@aapt.org) to the event. Everyone who RSVPs will be sent log-in instructions a few hours prior to the call. We hope you can join us!
Help Support AAPT!
We are living in incredibly challenging times. AAPT has been on the forefront providing resources to help physics educators. However, we need your support to continue AAPT's programs and resources. Gifts to the AAPT Annual Fund support the everyday operations of AAPT, from inspiring excellence through educational programming to recognizing award winning physics professionals, all critical pieces in supporting the advancement of physics education. Many of these programs run year round that need your support--donate today to the Annual Fund to make a difference!
Find a New Job This Year
The AAPT Career Center is here to help make your job hunting easier! With our powerful search tools, you'll be able to narrow things down by education level, sector, and experience, to find exactly what you're looking for. We work directly with academic institutions searching for the finest talent to fill the latest teaching posts, including positions like lecturer, instructor, and full professor. Browse our full list of jobs today.
CRC Handbook Needs Physics Teachers!
The CRC Handbook is looking for a physics teacher (high school or undergraduate) to help review physics topics in the CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics. If interested, please contact Dr. John Rumble - Editor-in-Chief at john.rumble@crchbcp.com.
4th World Conference on Physics Education
We invite you to propose abstracts for symposia, oral presentations, posters, and workshops. All the information about the conference, abstract submission, and registration procedure is available on the conference website: https://indico.cern.ch/event/1162407.
Important dates:
- Abstract submission extended: 17 March 2024
- Notification of acceptance: 15 April 2024
- Early bird registration: 15 May 2024
- Regular registration: 15 June 2024
- Late registration: 10 July 2024
Seeking Candidates for One Position at AAPT
Are you interested in a Program Assistant position? If so, use the link to find out more.
Click here to learn more about this and other positions and apply today! Review of applications for these positions will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled.
Organization for Physics at Two-Year Colleges
OPTYCs (The Organization for Physics at Two-Year Colleges) is busy planning for future events and programs. To get the latest news, please check our website: https://optycs.aapt.org. Our events are free of charge, and open to everyone! We hope to see you soon!
American Journal of Physics Seeks Resource Letters Editor
The Resource Letters are one of the most valued features of AJP, providing readers with a curated list of resources on a selected topic, along with notes and commentary that help introduce readers to the topic and explain what they'll find in the different resources that are cited. More information, and a listing of all the Resource Letters, is found here. After many years of valuable service, the current Editor, Mario Belloni, is moving on, and we will need a new Resource Letter Editor. The Editor recruits new members to the Resource Letter Editorial Board, works with the Board to choose topics and recruit authors, keeps in contact with authors who have agreed to write Resource Letters, and supervises the review and editing of received Resource Letters.
The position will begin January 1, 2025. Resource Letter Editors receive a small stipend for their work. For more information about the position, contact Mario Belloni, mabelloni@davidson.edu, or Beth Parks (AJP Editor), meparks@colgate.edu.
Preparing for the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology
The American Journal of Physics is planning a special issue for January 2025 to kick off the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology. If you're interested in serving as a guest editor, please contact the AJP editor, Beth Parks, meparks@colgate.edu and see the editorial describing the special issue at https://doi.org/10.1119/5.0173872, and additional information is found here. The cut-off date for submissions will be March 31, 2024.
The Physics Teacher is seeking submissions on the same topic. See the editorial at https://doi.org/10.1119/10.0024200, and additional information is found here. The cut-off date for submissions is July 1, 2024. If you are interested in being a guest editor, please contact Gary White at gwhite@aapt.org by May 1, 2024.
Teaching the Science Behind the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physics Resource Page
AAPT has developed an educator resource for Teaching the Science Behind the Nobel Prize in Physics. The resource contains articles from AJP and TPT that appeared from a search on attosecond. See more
Calling TYC members!
The Organization for Physics at Two-Year Colleges (OPTYCs) has a number of upcoming free events (open to everyone) and programs (TYC physics and astronomy faculty encouraged to apply):
PTRA Institute/Workshop
AAPT/PTRA has been providing professional development in physics and physical science for teachers since 1985. This summer's PTRA Institute/Workshop will be at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA, July 10-12, immediately after SM24 in Boston. It is open to all K-12 teachers with a passion to share physics with their peers. Suggested topics include Video Analysis, Classroom Practicums, Electricity using CASTLE, TIPERS, Make and Takes and MORE. Typical PTRA Institutes are designed to provide PTRAs with technology updates and content to share with colleagues in their home districts or sections. These activities are supported by the PTRA Continuation Fund. The application form will be linked at https://aaptptra.com/workshops/ by the middle of March. There will be a stipend and equipment for participants.
AAPT Programs
Support the U.S. Physics Team - Donate Now
Each year AAPT sponsors a competition for high school students to represent the United States at the International Physics Olympiad Competition. The mission of the U.S. Physics Team Program is to promote and demonstrate academic excellence through preparation for and participation in the International Physics Olympiad. AAPT is responsible for recruiting, selecting and training teams each year to compete in the International Physics Olympiad Competition. Your contribution is needed to support these high school students as they prepare to represent the U.S. internationally. Donate now!
2024 AAPT PhysicsBowl Contest
Registration for the 2024 PhysicsBowl contest is now closed. Updates will be posted on the PhysicsBowl webpage.
2024 AAPT High School Physics Photo Contest
The 2024 High School Physics Photo Contest registration opens March 1, and will close May 15. The contest is open to high school students in grades 9-12. Teachers register on the AAPT website and receive a confirmation code that they will use to allow their students to submit their entries (essay and photo). Photos may be entered in either the Natural photo or Contrived photo category. The top 100 entries will be displayed and judged during the 2024 Summer Meeting in Boston, MA. Learn more.
The Physics of Living Systems Teacher (PoLS-T) Network
The Physics of Living Systems Teacher (PoLS-T) Network invites all who want to advance the teaching of secondary/high school level physics to join, especially high school physics teachers, physics education researchers, and decision makers in school administration and government. PoLS-T is organized by Eric Mazur at Harvard University to support high school physics teaching and teachers worldwide.
Details: https://projects.iq.harvard.edu/pols-t-network/
Join the PoLS-T Network: https://forms.gle/cj87TLRzJ6zcCEUL6
Watch the Newly Available Video, "Professional Societies and You"
It's easy to get so caught up in day-to-day professional responsibilities that you end up working in a bubble. Yet if your goal is to expand your career opportunities, engaging in the larger physical sciences community is an important step. For students and early-career scientists especially, joining a professional society can help build interpersonal networks and open up avenues for career advancement. Watch the video to learn more!
Opportunity: Help Identify High-Quality Instructional Materials with EdReports
EdReports is a non-profit organization with a mission to empower educators with independent, credible, evidence-rich information about instructional materials to ensure students have what they need to be college and career-ready. They are now accepting applications for reviewers for reviews of K-12 science instructional materials. Apply now to engage in deep professional learning on the Next Generation Science Standards with a national network of skilled educators. Learn more about EdReports here and apply to become a reviewer here.
"Physics in an Astronomy Context" Mini Workshop Series
The AAPT team of the NASA Heliophysics Education Activation Team (HEAT) will be offering a series of short 1.5-hour workshops one Saturday each month through June 2024. These workshops are directed to all physics teachers (high school, two-year college, and university), and will focus on lesson ideas and digital resource packages (AAPT Digi Kits) that help teach physics topics in an astronomy context. Register for one or more sessions, and learn more here .
Faculty Teaching Institute June 2024 Save the Date
The next Physics and Astronomy Faculty Teaching Institute for early career faculty in four-year colleges and universities will be held June 3-6, 2024 in Washington, DC. Further information will be available online at https://www.physport.org/fti/. Registration will open early in 2024.
Presented by AAPT/PTRA and Coming to a Campus near you
Local PTRAs, you have an opportunity to provide a two-day professional development for teachers of Physics and Physical Science in your area. Stay tuned for more information on how K12 Teachers can attend a 2-day workshop with a stipend and equipment help. Section Representatives, if you want to provide something for local teachers, contact PTRA.
APS Bridge Program 2024 Applications Open!
The APS Bridge Program is currently accepting applications for its 2024 cycle. Geared towards increasing diversity in physics, this initiative welcomes applications from Black/African American, Latinx, and Indigenous students interested in pursuing a PhD in physics. If you know of potential candidates from historically marginalized backgrounds, please encourage them to apply by March 15, 2024.
Active Learning in Introductory Physics Courses: Research-Based Strategies that Improve Student Learning (Including Virtual, Distance Learning)
July 29-31, 2024, Portland, Oregon
Designed for those who teach introductory physics at universities, colleges and high schools. Graduate credit will be available through the University of Oregon*
Instructors: David Sokoloff, University of Oregon and Ronald Thornton, Tufts University
Participants in this two and a half day course will be introduced to research-validated, classroom-tested strategies for each component of the introductory course that have been demonstrated to improve learning. These includeRealTime Physics (RTP) labs (including a distance-learning version), Interactive Lecture Demonstration (ILDs) (including Clicker ILDs and Home-Adapted ILDs-for distance-learning), Collaborative Problem-Solving Tutorials, and Physics with Video Analysis (PVA). Participants will be introduced to the latest, versatile data acquisition and video analysis software that—in addition to Mac OS and Windows-is compatible with Chromebooks, tablets and smartphones. Physics topics will be chosen from both semesters of introductory physics. Research on the effectiveness of these strategies will also be discussed.
Complimentary printed copies of and online access to curricula (published by Wiley and Vernier) will be distributed. (These are also available for high school use at a special price as the ABP High School E-dition.)
The course fee is $250. (Early bird registration until June 10 is $225.)
* Up to three graduate credits from the University of Oregon will be available for an additional $150/credit.
For more information and to register: http://pages.uoregon.edu/sokoloff/CHAUT.htm
NASA HEAT Space Physics Ambassador Applications Open
Apply for a funded travel opportunity as an AAPT NASA HEAT Space Physics Ambassador. Space Physics Ambassadors are secondary and college/university educators at U.S.-based institutions who participate in a 3-day, face-to-face workshop experience with the NASA HEAT AAPT team, and who then commit to sharing these workshop resources with their other educators across the U.S. Location: Chicago, IL. Dates: June 12-15. Benefits include support for transportation (up to $800), hotel accommodations, per diem, and a stipend for participation ($500) and sharing with other educators through a workshop ($1,000). Contact Rebecca Vieyra, rvieyra@aapt.org to request application details.
FREE PhET PD for Teachers at Title 1 and CEP Schools in the USA
Participate in a self-paced professional development opportunity to learn how to equitably integrate PhET sims and active learning into your classroom. Eligible participants will complete a special free, private session of the Active Learning in STEM multi-course specialization on Coursera, available through July 31, 2024. Upon completion of each course, Coursera will automatically generate individual certificates* that validate 15 hours of learning. (*These certificates do not include university graduate course credit.) Register here.
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AAPT On Demand Store
We are delighted to announce the launch of our new AAPT On Demand swag store! You'll find shirts, hoodies, mugs, and more in a variety of styles and colors to choose from. Visit https://ow.ly/gEH250OYnzo to view our product selections and order your swag today!
Delivery Options for Print Journals
Many of you receive the print editions of our journals at your workplace, which you may not have access to currently. We wanted to provide you with instructions on how to update your preferred mailing address in your member profile.
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What Do You Want Your Legacy to Be?
Teachers make a difference. Given the chance, most of us would like to leave a legacy to organizations we valued in our lifetime. You help shape the future. AAPT can help you determine what you want your legacy to be-to your family, to your fellow teachers, and to tomorrow's future teachers. Planned Giving creates opportunities for you to make a lasting difference to physics education and AAPT. Consider including AAPT in your estate and financial plans. Click here for more information or contact eo@aapt.org.
AAPT Member Benefit: Up to 25 Free Downloads of AIP Journals Every Year
AAPT has partnered with AIP Publishing on a valuable member benefit. AAPT members now have access to 25 free article downloads every year from any of the AIP Publishing journals
This is an exclusive AAPT member benefit. Access any one of the journals in this list, now by clicking the 'SIGN IN' link in the right hand corner, and logging in with your Scitation username and password. Access the full text of an article from the journal by going to the article page and clicking either the "PDF" download or the "FULL TEXT" menu buttons. You will then be given an option to use one of your AAPT member credits to access the article.
Articles you download will be saved in your Scitation profile. AAPT members receive 25 free downloads each year as long as their membership remains in good standing.
Thank you for supporting AAPT, and we hope you enjoy this new membership benefit.
Call for Award Nominations
The AAPT Awards Committee invites nominations for all of AAPT awards, citations, and medals. We are particularly interested in nominations for AAPT Fellows and for the Homer L. Dodge Citation for Distinguished Service to AAPT. Deadlines for nominations are June 1st and December 1st.
Infusing Engineering Into the Science Classroom
Join other teachers seeking to integrate engineering into their science classroom with this unique professional development opportunity. Headed by AAPT/AIP Master Teacher Policy fellows Matthew Peterie and Andrew Edmondson, you will learn from experienced and skillful teachers. The cost will be $385 for individual attendee which includes your registration for the year long program and meals for the two days at Olathe Northwest. If a group of teachers from a building or district would like to attend, reduced pricing is available. After registering your team by completing the form below, subsequent correspondence will make arrangements for payment. Sign up here.
OSTP/NSF Working Group on Quantum Information Education
The OSTP/NSF working group on Quantum Information Education finished its report and there was a NSF press release. Read More. Also click here for full report.
Get the Facts Out
Do you need help with recruiting future teachers to your teacher preparation program? Check out these resources from Get the Facts Out. Our student and faculty presentations are designed to be easy to use as virtual presentations or for webinars that you can use to promote your programs. Here's an example you can watch. Have you seen the newly redesigned "Inspire Young Minds" GFO posters? Check them out here.
COMMUNITIES Tips
In each month's eNNOUNCER, we will be posting a helpful hint on how to get the most out of the AAPT COMMUNITIES platform. This month's tip deals with how to set the frequency of the email notifications that you receive.
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K12 Corner
K-12 Teachers Survey
Along with our colleagues with the American Meteorological Society we are conducting a survey of what K-12 teachers need in their science professional development activities. Below is a link to the survey. They are offering a $5 Amazon gift card to the first 100 responses. All responses after that will be entered into a drawing for a $25 gift card.
www.surveymonkey.com
Let U.S. K-12 Educators Know: Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms Application is Live!
The Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms Program is a yearlong professional learning opportunity and short-term exchange for elementary, middle, and high school educators from the United States to develop skills to prepare students for a competitive global economy. Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms equips educators to bring an international perspective to their schools through targeted training, experience abroad, and global collaboration.
Barbara Wolff-Reichert Travel Grants
AAPT announces the Barbara Wolff-Reichert Travel Grant. This endowment fund was established in 2023, by Jonathan F. Reichert to honor Barbara Wolff-Reichert and to encourage both new and experienced high school teachers, who have never done so, to attend and participate in national meetings of the American Association of Physics Teachers. Read more
Journal of High School Discovery
The Journal of High School Discovery is a new outlet for young researchers to share their work. We are the only journal created and run by high school students to publish the work of other high school students. This is a project we started out of a strong passion for science and a desire to show the world the passion of other like minded students.
We are looking for physics teachers to help curate our articles. As a curator, you would assist us by reviewing submissions for accuracy and scientific value, shaping the future of the journal. In addition, we ask for your help in connecting us with passionate students who may be interested in publishing their work.
We ask that interested teachers and students check us out at hsdjournal.com or contact us at
editor@hsdjournal.com.
Online Training to Integrate Computer Science Into Physics and Physical Science
Are you code curious? In partnership with AAPT, Prof. Chris Orban will be leading a beginner and intermediate level online course for high school physics and physical science teachers on how to integrate computer science into these subjects in a way that strongly aligns with traditional physics learning goals. Back in 2017, Chris and others started the STEMcoding Project and began creating activities on the physics of video games. Participants have the option to purchase grad credit. Click here for more information.
The American Modeling Teachers Association
The American Modeling Teachers Association has been transforming STEM education since 2005. AMTA provides professional development on an instructional strategy called, Modeling Instruction, which builds conceptual understanding, improves classroom discourse, and engages students in the learning process. AMTA will soon announce our slate of virtual and face-to-face courses for 2023! Hosts are also beginning to schedule Modeling Workshops in different regions across the country. Details will be updated and registration will be open soon. You can see a full list with details as they become available at modelinginstruction.org/pd.
Committee on Physics in High Schools
Thanks to the hard work of AAPT's Area Committee on Physics in High Schools, K12 members overwhelmingly had a fantastic experience at AAPT's Winter Meeting in New Orleans. We are so excited to share our plans for AAPT's Summer Meeting in Boston, MA. To stay up to date on information related to the committee's work, please email Board member Marianna Ruggerio at Marianna.ruggerio@rps205.com.
Applications for Quantum To-Go are Now Open
Quantum To-Go matches science professionals with K-12 classrooms; this year's focus is bringing the world of quantum to the next generation of scientists. Scientists can sign up to share their knowledge and passion about their content and research. Apply now!
In the News
2024 ALPhA Laboratory Immersions
The Advanced Laboratory Physics Association (ALPhA) is pleased to announce the 2024 ALPhA Laboratory Immersions. ALPhA's Immersion experiences provide participants with typically two to three days of intensive hands-on work learning a 'Beyond the First Year' physics instructional laboratory experiment. Enrollment is limited to two to three participants per experimental setup in order to ensure that every participant learns the experiment well enough to be confident teaching it themselves.
For more information about each of the experiments (listed below) and to register for the Immersion of your choice, please visit: advlab.org/Immersions2024
The Physics of Atomic Nuclei (PAN)
"The Physics of Atomic Nuclei (PAN) free residential summer program for high school students in the U.S. is now accepting applications for 2024. PAN participants will explore scientific research in nuclear astrophysics, conduct their own experiments, and discover applications for society. The program will run from July 21-26, 2024 at Michigan State University. Read more
Physicists Inspiring the Next Generation: Exploring the Nuclear Matter (PING)
Physicists Inspiring the Next Generation: Exploring the Nuclear Matter (PING) is open to both pre-college students and undergraduate students (who serve as mentors). It was launched in 2014 as a collaboration between the National Society of Black Physicists (NSBP) and the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) in partnership with Associated Universities, Inc. The application will open in early 2024 Read more
Request Your 2023 PhysicsQuest: Making Waves Kit!
The PhysicsQuest: Making Waves kit is a collaborative effort with the American Physical Society (APS) and the Little Shop of Physics (LSOP) at Colorado State University in Fort Collins. Inside this kit, you'll find four captivating activities that revolve around the fascinating realm of "waves." These kits are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Don't miss out on the opportunity to get your free kit; sign up today! Read more
Arizona State University Master of Natural Science Degree for High School Teachers
Arizona State University has an interdisciplinary Master of Natural Science (MNS) degree in physics for high school and TYC teachers. Courses are in summer, and the degree is founded on Modeling Instruction. Teachers in 15 western states can apply for 150% of resident graduate tuition; the deadline is APRIL 1.
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Medical physics website available as resource for physics educators
The American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM), an affiliated organization with AAPT, just completed a large-scale effort to launch a public education website. Medical physics is a field that uses concepts in physics to address questions in medicine. Medical physicists work in research, education, and clinical capacities in medical imaging, radiation therapy, and health physics. Physics students who want to learn how an MRI scanner works, read about how radiation affects cells, or just want to learn about a career in applied physics will enjoy this website, which includes an active "Ask the Expert" platform. https://www.medicalradiationinfo.org/.
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Find Resources for Teaching Physics for Life Sciences Students on the Living Physics Portal
The Living Physics Portal is an online environment for physics educators to find, share, and discuss free teaching materials for introductory physics for life sciences (IPLS). The objective of the Portal is to improve the education of the next generation of medical professionals and biologists by making physics classes more relevant for life sciences students. The Portal is available for free to all verified educators.
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Career Toolbox for Undergraduates
The Careers Toolbox for Undergraduate Physics Students is a set of tools and exercises designed to help undergraduate physics students prepare to enter the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics workforce. Tools range from exploring the common job titles of physics bachelor's to preparing for interviews, and are all geared specifically for physics students. This resource is brought to you by the American Institute of Physics and the Society of Physics Students. The 4th Edition is now ready for use.
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Jobs Announcements from the Career Center
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