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AAPT Announces the 2022 U.S. Physics Team
May 18, 2022
After a rigorous search involving two exams, the American Association of Physics Teachers has identified the top contenders as members of the United States Physics Team.
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AAPT Joins other AIP Member Societies to Reaffirm Inclusion and Diversity Efforts in Workplace
January 13, 2021
January 13, 2021, College Park, Maryland.—The American Association of Physics Teachers has joined the executive leadership of the American Institute of Physics and seven of its Member Societies in signing a pledge to advance racial equity through public policy.
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Jan Landis Mader New AAPT President
January 12, 2021
At the close of the 2021 Virtual Winter Meeting the presidential gavel was presented to Jan Landis Mader. She will serve as President of the American Association of Physics Teachers for the coming year.
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Print Distribution Disruption of AJP and TPT
June 1, 2020
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, we have temporarily paused the print distribution of The Physics Teacher (TPT) and the American Journal of Physics (AJP).
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Section Meetings Canceled
March 11, 2020
Spring Section Meetings have been canceled.
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US Physics Team Finishes 5th in 50th IPhO
July 15, 2019
The 50th International Physics Olympiad came to a close on Sunday, July 15, 2019 in a ceremony that included jubilant winners, dance and music performances, and speeches, all reflecting the many cultures represented in the Olympiad. Between examinations the physics scholars toured Israel, from floating in the Dead Sea to hiking in national parks.
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2019 Homer L. Dodge Citation for Distinguished Service to AAPT to be Awarded to Laura E. McCullough
April 15, 2019
AAPT has announced that Laura E. McCullough, University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie, WI, will receive the association's Homer L. Dodge Citation for Distinguished Service to AAPT, during the 2019 Summer Meeting in Provo, Utah. McCullough earned her B.A. in Physics at Hamline University, her M.S. in Physics at the University of Minnesota and her Ph.D. in Science Education, University of Minnesota.
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Geraldine Cochran to Receive 2019 Homer L. Dodge Citation for Distinguished Service to AAPT
April 8, 2019
AAPT has announced that Geraldine Cochran, will receive the association's Homer L. Dodge Citation for Distinguished Service to AAPT during the 2019 Summer Meeting in Provo, Utah.
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Larry Engelhardt Recipient of 2019 Homer L Dodge Citation for Distinguished Service to AAPT
April 5, 2019
AAPT has announced that Larry Engelhardt will receive the association's Homer L. Dodge Citation for Distinguished Service to AAPT, during their 2019 Summer Meeting in Provo, Utah.
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AAPT Awards Homer Dodge Citation for Distinguished Service to Brian Pyper
April 4, 2019
AAPT has announced that Brian A Pyper will receive the association's Homer L. Dodge Citation for Distinguished Service to AAPT, during their 2019 Summer Meeting in Provo, Utah.
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