eNNOUNCER November 2024
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2024 AAPT Board of Directors Election Results
The AAPT membership has voted and elected the following members to serve on the AAPT Board of Directors.
Vice President: Dyan Jones
Four-year College Representative: Kathy Harper
Secretary: Bruce Mason
Thank you to all of the candidates for their support. Congratulations to those who will take office at the 2025 Winter Meeting.
We want your input for enhancing collaborations
The leadership of the American Physical Society (APS) and the American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) recently formed a Task Force to explore ways that AAPT and APS can enhance collaborations, building on the success of Physics Teacher Education Collation, STEP UP, and other projects. The Task Force is seeking ways to enhance the collaborations in support of the joint educational missions of both professional societies. We ask for your input about improving existing collaborations, beginning new ones, and removing barriers to effective cooperation. Please complete this short survey.
New Partnership with APS Meeting Services
We are excited to announce that AAPT is partnering with the American Physical Society for meeting services. APS brings many years of event management in the physics community, including some programs that AAPT and APS partner in. APS is committed to making AAPT meetings successful, and the experience of registering and attending a meeting will still be an "AAPT experience." To that end, we have a dedicated meeting manager, Shamera Stewart. who works with APS Meeting Services and will oversee the staff responsibilities for AAPT's national meetings.
AAPT Winter Meeting, January 18-21, 2025
Join your colleagues at the 2025 AAPT Winter Meeting in Saint Louis, MO! Surround yourself with Physics Educators from around the globe and develop and strengthen professional connections. Hear from internationally known plenary speakers, attend sessions, workshops and, special activities designed with you in mind. Don't miss this opportunity to share your expertise and learn from and network with leaders in the field.
Call for Presentations
Calling all physics educators! AAPT invites you to join a vibrant and enthusiastic community of fellow educators. If you're passionate about advancing physics education and have innovative teaching ideas to share, seize this opportunity to connect and collaborate at the 2025 AAPT Winter Meeting in the Gateway City of Saint Louis, Missouri. Submit your presentation
Winter Meeting 2025 Registration
Despite the increase in inflation, AAPT is resolute in its decision to keep registration fees the same as last year, with the goal of ensuring the 2025 Winter Meeting remains accessible and affordable for all attendees. Register now and lock in the best conference available rate. The early bird deadline is November 15, 2024.
Hotel
Stay at the conference hotel in downtown St. Louis at the St. Louis Union Station Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton. Enjoy the historic charm of this iconic venue located in the heart of the city, just steps from top attractions like the Gateway Arch and City Museum. Experience comfort in a spacious guest room with a blend of modern luxury and timeless elegance. Click here for more hotel information and to book now. The last day to receive the conference rate is December 20.
Grants
AAPT has set aside funds to help members of the physics education community defray the cost to attend the 2025 AAPT Winter Meeting (WM25).
AAPT Dependent Care and Accessibility Grants
AAPT Travel Grants
Seeking members for the Annual Meeting Program (AMP) subcommittees for the 2026 and 2027 National Meetings
The AAPT Meeting Planning Committee (MPC) is seeking members interested in being part of the Annual Meeting Program (AMP) subcommittees for the 2026 and 2027 meetings. The 2026 meetings are: WM26 - January 17 - 20, Las Vegas, Nevada & SM26 - July 18 - 22, Pasadena, California. The 2027 meetings are: WM27 - January 9 - 12, New Orleans, Louisiana & SM27 - July 31 - August 4, Washington, DC. AMP committee members are tasked to engage in the organization and planning of national meetings as representatives of the AAPT general membership to ensure that the best interests of all stakeholders in AAPT are considered in content, structure, and accessibility for national meetings. If you are interested in being considered for either of these committees, please reach out to the Chair of AAPT's MPC Brad Conrad at brad.r.conrad@gmail.com.
Jonathan D. Perry Named as 2025 Recipient of the Doc Brown Futures Award
AAPT has announced that the 2025 recipient of the Doc Brown Futures Award is Jonathan Perry. The Doc Brown Futures Award recognizes early-career members who demonstrate excellence in their contributions to AAPT and physics education and exhibit the potential to serve in an AAPT leadership role. The award will be presented during the 2025 Winter Meeting. Read more .
Karen Jo Matsler Recognized with AAPT's 2025 Melba Newell Phillips Medal
The American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) proudly announces that Karen Jo Matsler, UTeach Master Teacher at the University of Texas at Arlington, will be awarded the 2025 Melba Newell Phillips Medal. This honor recognizes her extensive contributions to physics education and her tireless efforts to support educators nationwide. The award will be presented during the AAPT Winter Meeting in 2025. Read more .
Winter 2025 AAPT Fellow Kathleen A. Harper Announced
The 2025 AAPT Fellows Awardee has been announced. AAPT Fellows are distinguished physicists, educators, administrators, and communicators who have been recognized for their contributions to the physics education community.
The 2025 Winter Fellow is Kathleen A. Harper, Associate Professor, Division of Engineering Leadership and Professional Practice, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH. Harper has been a member of AAPT since 1994 and later became a lifetime member, serving on multiple committees and task forces at the national level. Her work on behalf of the association was recognized with the Homer L. Dodge Citation for Outstanding Service to AAPT in 2015.
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AAPT Named Laurie Elizabeth McNeil as the 2025 John David Jackson Excellence in Graduate Physics Education Awardee
The American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) has announced that the John David Jackson Excellence in Graduate Physics Education Award for 2025 will be awarded to Laurie Elizabeth McNeil, Bernard Gray Distinguished Professor, Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC). Read more .
Fred M. Goldberg to Receive AAPT 2025 Oersted Medal
Fred Goldberg has been named as the 2025 recipient of the prestigious Hans Christian Oersted Medal, presented by the American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT). The Medal will be awarded at a Ceremonial Session of the AAPT Winter Meeting where he will also deliver a plenary lecture. The Oersted Medal recognizes his outstanding, widespread, and lasting impact on the teaching of physics. Read more .
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
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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.
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.
Calling TYC members!
The Organization for Physics at Two-Year Colleges (OPTYCs) is currently accepting applications for the Mentoring and Networking
New Faculty at a TYC? Join us for a supportive professional development program: The New Faculty Development Series! Applications open Dec. 1st.
Upcoming virtual events: Mentoring and Networking: (Free of charge! Open to everyone!)
Planning a Section Meeting? OPTYCs is offering to co-sponsor by helping to coordinate a workshop, funding TYC participants, or supporting your Section in other ways! Just reach out to us at OPTYCs@aapt.org.
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!
The Frederick and Florence Bauder Endowment
The Frederick and Florence Bauder Endowment provides grants to support special activities in the area of physics teaching. The deadline for applications to request funds is December 1, 2024.
2024 AAPT PhysicsBowl Contest
Registration for the 2025 PhysicsBowl contest will open early December. Updates will be posted on the PhysicsBowl webpage.
2024 AAPT High School Physics Photo Contest
The 2024 High School Physics Photo Contest Top 100 entries were displayed and judged during the 2024 Summer Meeting in Boston, MA. To view the Top 100 and winning photos Learn more.
2025 F=ma Contest
Registration for the 2025 F=ma exam will open mid-October. Registration information will be posted on the U.S. Physics Team homepage.
AIP Congressional Fellowship program
Applications are now being accepted for two Congressional Fellowship. This opportunity is exclusively open to Ph.D. members of your societies and provides positions for scientists who seek to spend a year providing analytical expertise and scientific advice to Congress. The Deadline for applying to this program is December 1st, 2024. Read more
Marian H. Rose Scholarship
AIP has recently announced a new scholarship, administered by the Society for Physics Students. It is for female-identifying early-career graduate students, with a preference for those doing research in environmental or climate science or a related topic. The Deadline for applying to this program is November 15th, 2024. Read more
"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 from September to December 2024. These workshops are directed to all physics teachers (middle school, 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.
Career Talks: Invite a Career Mentoring Fellow to Speak
The APS Career Mentoring Fellows are experts in various physics career paths available to students and are available to talk to your class, student organization, or at an event. Learn more and apply by December 22.
Support Your Students in Building Community!
Encourage your students to apply for a Women in Physics (WiP) Group Grant These grants provide up to $1,000 to help students create new WiP groups, expand existing ones, or enhance their group's sustainability. Proposals should focus on recruitment, mentoring, networking, or professional development to support women in physics. Applications by December 15.
Amplifying Voices: A Webinar on the PhD Journey of Black Women in Physics
Join us on November 20, from 2 - 3 p.m. ET, for an inspiring webinar "Amplifying Voices: The Journey to a PhD through the Lens of Black Women in Physics," exploring the PhD journeys of Black Women in Physics, led by APS Innovation Fund grant recipients. Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights into their experiences and the challenges they have navigated.
Request Your 2024 PhysicsQuest: Plasma - A Mysterious Matter Kit
Calling all K-12 educators! Explore the wonders of plasma with the 2024 PhysicsQuest kit, featuring activities and lessons inspired by physicists Evdokiya (Eva) Kostadinova and Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin. Get your teacher and student guides today to bring these exciting stories and experiments to your classroom.
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 teachers. Courses are in summer, and the degree is founded on Modeling instruction. Teachers in 15 western states can apply for IN-STATE tuition; the deadline is APRIL 1.
Harvard PoLS-T Talk: AP Physics Exam Changes
Saturday, November 9, 2024, 11am - 12pm EST
Harvard PoLS-T Talk Series
TALK: 2025 AP Physics Exam Revisions with the College Board
SPEAKER: John Pinizzotto, College Board, Director of AP Physics, Mechanics Course Lead
SYNOPSIS: John will talk about the upcoming changes to the AP Physics exam and will also be available to answer attendee questions.
DAT & TIME: Saturday, November 9, 2024 | 11am-12pm EST
FREE & VIRTUAL | REGISTRATION REQUIRED: https://forms.gle/fnB8YJaqEYAYjGNM6
NOTE: Talk & LIVE Q&A Discussion via Zoom will be posted publicly on the Harvard PoLS-T YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@harvardpols-tnetwork8541?si=ksyGPAVXEpzuCXcK
Harvard PoLS-T Website: https://projects.iq.harvard.edu/pols-t-network
Join the PoLS-T Network: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScOSNatVc_zmDjyqXddKyqthYXRbs-fufpRHLX0vBWLCYptFA/viewform
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.
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.
AAPT Membership
AAPT Member Spotlight
Archana Dubey
Senior Lecturer
University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida
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AAPT Member Writes New AP Physics Lab Manual
The recent redesign of AP Physics, especially AP Physics 1, has motivated several recent articles and outreach efforts. However, the addition of Fluid Physics to this curriculum has motivated AAPT Member James Lincoln to write a new lab manual that includes these topics.
The lab manual contains 65 one-day labs for AP Physics 1 and AP Physics C: Mechanics, including the new unit on Fluids. Interested teachers can find purchase options on www.SCAPTI.org
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.
- 1. Log in to www.aapt.org and sign in.
- 2. Click on MY ACCOUNT.
- 3. Click the EDIT button (pencil) under ADDRESSES.
- 4. Address preferences should be listed on the right side.
As always, if you need assistance or have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us (membership@aapt.org, 301.209.3333).
Membership Renewal
We appreciate our community of members, and we are here to serve you. If you have any difficulties renewing your membership or have any membership-related questions, please do not hesitate to contact us in the Membership Department at 301.209.3333 or membership@aapt.org.
Member Discounts Now Available!
AAPT Members can take advantage of major discounts at retailers such as Hertz, Office Depot/Office Max and HotelEngine.com. You save a percentage of your bill and a portion of the proceeds helps to support AAPT as well! Be sure to check the Member Discounts Program page for details.
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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.
K12 Corner
STEP UP Community
STEP UP is a national community of physics teachers, researchers, and professional societies. We design high school physics lessons to empower teachers, create cultural change, and inspire young women to pursue physics in college. Attend our upcoming virtual gathering to learn more and connect with the STEP UP community. Register now!
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
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.
In the News
Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics Conference
On February 8, 2025, the Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics (KITP, UC Santa Barbara) will hold a conference titled "This is Particle Theory" for high school teachers and two-year college faculty. On Feb. 7, KITP will host a workshop presented by QuarkNet, "Particle Physics in the Classroom." The teachers' conference is primarily a day of science talks (with lots of time for discussion and informal interaction); the workshop is centered around classroom activities.
The registration deadline is January 3. There is no registration fee. The priority application deadline (for travel funding and space in the workshop) is November 18.
Learn more about both activities at http://www.kitp.ucsb.edu/activities/particlest-c25.
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/.
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.
Features available on the Portal are:
• Anyone can view and download over 200 resources in our Vetted Library.
• Registered users can also view and download over 100 resources in our Community Library, along with answer keys and other instructor supplements, and join discussions about resources.
• Registered users can contribute curricular resources and instructor resources to our Community Library and Vetted Library, including adaptations of others' resources, and join our discussions. We accept all kinds of resources at all grain sizes, from a single activity to materials for a whole course. We encourage you to start by submitting a small activity to our Community Library. Once you get the hang of that, we invite you to contribute your polished materials to our Vetted Library to be reviewed by our editors.
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.
Physics Careers
Recruit STEM Interns from the Best Job Sites for FREE!
The AAPT Career Center offers no-cost postings to employers recruiting seasonal interns. Locate the best fit for your organization by reaching the future of the science community - the AAPT membership, as well as the members and student members of the American Physical Society (APS Physics), AVS Science and Technology, and the Society of Physics Students and Sigma Pi Sigma.
Get the word out! Your posting will also appear on the Physics Today Jobs site, which when combined with the job sites of the organizations mentioned above forms the ultimate online science, engineering, and computing career network, ensuring maximum relevant visibility for your internship. Visit https://jobs.aapt.org/employers/ to get posting!
Jobs Announcements from the Career Center
Teaching Professor of Physics
North Carolina State University
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Instructional Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy
The University of Mississippi
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Assistant Professor of Materials Science and Engineering
Lehigh University
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Faculty position at the Associate or Full Professor level
Cornell University
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Michelson Postdoctoral Prize Lectureship
Case Western Reserve University
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Assistant Professor
The University of Chicago
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Knee Joint Dynamics: An Experiment to Introduce the Concept of Torque to Biomedical and Life Sciences Students
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