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Frieda Stahl
November 8, 2021
Frieda Stahl (CSU Los Angeles), professor emerita of physics, died in October 2021 at the age of 99.
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Tengiz Bibilashvili Selected New U.S. Physics Team Academic Director
October 28, 2021
The American Association of Physics Teachers has announced that Tengiz Bibilashvili of UCSB has been selected to serve as the Academic Director of the U.S. Physics Team. He will begin immediately working with the coaches to prepare the F=MA Exam to be administered in 2022.
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AAPT Announces Winter 2022 Fellow
October 14, 2021
The 2022 AAPT Fellows Awardee has been announced. The criterion for selection of Fellows is exceptional contribution to AAPT's mission, to enhance the understanding and appreciation of physics through teaching. Fellowship is a distinct honor signifying recognition by one's professional peers. Any AAPT member who has maintained an active membership for at least 7 years is eligible for nomination for Fellowship. Nominations are evaluated by the AAPT Awards committee and approved by the AAPT Board of Directors.
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Richardson Recipient of the 2022 AAPT Homer L. Dodge Citation
October 13, 2021
Arlisa Richardson 2017 Election Bio
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Cunningham Elected APS Fellow
October 13, 2021
Beth A. Cunningham of the American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) has been named a Fellow of the American Physical Society (APS) by the APS Council of Representatives upon the recommendation of the APS Forum on Education (FEd).
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Dounas-Frazer Recipient of the AAPT 2022 Homer L. Dodge Citation
October 12, 2021
AAPT has announced that Dimitri Dounas-Frazer will receive the association's Homer L. Dodge Citation for Distinguished Service to AAPT, during their 2022 Winter Meeting. He is being recognized for his work on diversity and equity in Physics Education.
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McCachren Recipient of the AAPT 2022 Homer L. Dodge Citation
October 12, 2021
AAPT has announced that Dave McCachren will receive the association's Homer L. Dodge Citation for Distinguished Service to AAPT, during their 2022 Winter Meeting. He is being honored for his service as a Physics Teacher Resource Agent (PTRA) and as a member of the Central Pennsylvania Section of AAPT.
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Henning to Receive the AAPT 2022 Homer L. Dodge Citation
October 6, 2021
AAPT has announced that Steve Henning will receive the association's Homer L. Dodge Citation for Distinguished Service to AAPT, during their 2022 Winter Meeting. His service as a Physics Teacher Resource Agent (PTRA) and as a member of the New York and New England Sections of AAPT are particularly notable.
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Elizabeth Frazier Karplus
October 6, 2021
Elizabeth "Betty" (Frazier) Karplus passed away at home in Orinda, California, on September 22, 2021, at the age of 96.
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Warren Hein - Obituary
July 1, 2021
Warren Walter Hein, former AAPT Executive Officer, passed away suddenly on June 11, 2021, while living in Fenton, Michigan.
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