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.
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.
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Meet Andrew
Towards the end of my time at graduate school, I had several in-depth conversations with my advisor regarding the next steps in my career. One of the things he highlighted was the skillset I had accrued over the last several years. He suggested that I should leverage my strengths towards a teaching career. From that conversation, I found that teaching is a wonderful fit for my desire to help the next generation of STEM majors.
I wanted to be part of a community with a shared vision for improving physics education and outreach. To be a more effective educator, it helps to learn from colleagues across the nation. Their varied perspectives offer different opportunities to engage in new ideas I might not have thought of on my own.
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