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.

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2025 AAPT Winter Meeting

January 18 - 21, St. Louis, MO

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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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Books from AIP Publishing and AAPT

Visit pubs.aip.org to purchase co-published titles at 25% off digital versions. For $30 black-and-white print copies choose myBook.

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Join The U.S. Physics Team

Represent the United States at the International Physics Olympiad Competition with other high school students.

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Enriching Physics through Diversity

Explore AAPT's resources on Diversity and Inclusion

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Member Discount Program

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AAPT On Demand Store

Check out the latest new products and order today!

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Affirmation of AAPT’s Values

AAPT stands steadfastly in our mission.

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AAPT Member Spotlight

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Meet Andy

I have always loved teaching, though my students have not always loved me! As far back as high school, I often helped classmates with math and science, earning myself the now-coveted "nerd" label. I enjoyed my role as a TA in grad school (except for grading lab reports) and looked forward to my first real teaching experience. Arriving at IUPUI (now IU Indianapolis) in the fall of 1995, my students and I mutually discovered that... I wasn't very good! According to my first teaching evaluations, I was pedantic, boring, and had a "superiority complex." The day I received those comments, I was not a happy guy, and a colleague, Gregor Novak, noticed.

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