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2012
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2011
AAPT's Career Center
Dec 20 2011
Graduating? Congratulations. Post your resume and search for a physics teaching position at http://careers.aapt.org/jobs/
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Seasons Greetings from AAPT
Dec 19 2011
AAPT wishes a happy holiday season to all.
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Winter Meeting Early Bird Registration Extended
Dec 07 2011
Due to technical problems the deadline for Early Bird registration has been extended for AAPT's Winter Meeting in Ontario, CA.
The new deadline is December 9, 2011.
Fastest Rotating Star Found in Neighboring Galaxy
Dec 05 2011
An international team of astronomers using the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope have found the fastest spinning star ever discovered.
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AAPT 2012 Election Results
Nov 08 2011
The AAPT membership has elected the following to the AAPT Executive Board.
* Vice President -- Mary Beth Monroe, Southwest Texas Junior College, Uvalde, TX
* Two-Year College Member at Large -- Paul Williams, Austin Community College, Austin, TX
* Treasurer -- Paul Zitzewitz, University of Michigan, Dearborn, MI
They will begin their terms following the AAPT Winter Meeting, February 9, 2012. Please join us in welcoming them to the Board!
Important AAPT Dates and Deadlines
Oct 28 2011
The registration for the 2012 F=MA Contest will open on November 1, 2011.
The registration for the Physics Bowl Contest will open on December 1, 2011.
December 1 is the application deadline for the following scholarships and grants:
-The Frederick and Florence Bauder Endowment for the Support of Physics Teaching (Bauder Fund)
-Barbara Lotze Scholarships for Future Teachers
-The High School Physics Teacher Grant
The post deadline for 2012 Winter Meeting abstracts is December 9.
Elizabeth Chesick Recognized with 2012 AAPT Distinguished Service Citation
Oct 21 2011
AAPT has announced that Elizabeth Chesick will receive the association's Distinguished Service Citation during the 2012 Winter Meeting in Ontario, California.
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2012 AAPT Distinguished Service citation to be Presented to Peter Hopkinson
Oct 21 2011
AAPT has announced that Peter Hopkinson will be recognized with the association's Distinguished Service Citation during the 2012 Winter Meeting in Ontario, California.
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Jan Tobochnik to Receive 2012 Distinguished Service Citation
Oct 21 2011
AAPT has announced that Jan Tobochnik will be recognized with the association's Distinguished Service Citation during the 2012 Winter Meeting in Ontario, California.
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Brian Greene Recognized as 2012 Recipient of the Richtmyer Memorial Lecture Award for Outstanding Leadership in Physics Education
Oct 20 2011
The American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) announced today that Brian Greene, Ph.D., has been selected to receive The Richtmyer Memorial Lecture Award. Greene, is recognized with the Award for outstanding contributions to physics and effectively communicating those contributions to physics educators.
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AAPT Named Kip Thorne as the 2012 John David Jackson Excellence in Graduate Physics Education Awardee
Oct 17 2011
The American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) announced today that the 2012 AAPT John David Jackson Excellence in Graduate Physics Education Award winner is Kip Thorne. This prestigious award will be presented to Thorne at a Ceremonial Session of the 2012 AAPT Winter Meeting at the Ontario Convention Center in Ontario, CA.
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Charles H. Holbrow Named as 2012 Oersted Medal Recipient
Oct 05 2011
For more than forty years Charles H. Holbrow has made significant and innovative contributions to physics education and physics research. The Oersted Medal, presented by the American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT), recognizes these contributions by naming him as the 2012 recipient of this prestigious Medal.
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2011 Nobel Physics Prize
Oct 04 2011
Saul Perlmutter, Brian Schmidt, and Adam Reiss share the 2011 Nobel Prize in Physics for the discovery of the accelerating expansion of the universe through observations of distant supernovae. The American Institute of Physics has made available free of charge a selection of research papers by these Nobel Laureates. To view any of these materials go to http://journals.aip.org/Nobel2011.html.
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Call for Editor - Physical Review Special Topics: Physics Education Research
Sep 30 2011
The American Physical Society (APS), in coordination with the American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) and the APS Forum on Education (APS FEd), is conducting a search for a successor to the current Editor of Physical Review Special Topics - Physics Education Research (PRST-PER). The initial appointment is for three years with renewal possible after review. Salary is negotiable. The desired starting date is 1 January 2012. The APS is an equal employment opportunity employer and specially encourages applications from or nominations of women and minorities. The search is not limited to residents of the United States. Inquiries, nominations, and applications should be sent by 15 November 2011 to: Paula Heron, Search Committee Chair, edsearch-per@aps.org.
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AAPT Joins "100Kin10" Movement
Sep 28 2011
AAPT has joined a growing multi-sector movement currently composed of more than 80 partners committed to working to recruit, develop, and retain 100,000 excellent STEM teachers over the coming 10 years. The movement is being led by Carnegie Corporation of New York and the Opportunity Equation.
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AAPT Recognized with GuideStar's Exchange Seal
Sep 27 2011
AAPT today received the GuideStar Exchange Seal, a leading symbol of transparency and accountability provided by GuideStar USA, Inc., the premier source of nonprofit information.
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Announcement Out of CERN
Sep 26 2011
A major physics announcement out of CERN was broadcast on September 23. The OPERA experiment at Gran Sasso has detected neutrinos that may travel faster than the speed of light. This may be one of the most important and surprising physics developments in over a hundred years. For more see http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-15017484.
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Robert Beichner Named as a Winner of the 2011 McGraw Prize in Education
Sep 22 2011
Robert Beichner, Professor of Physics at North Carolina State University was one of three winners of the 2011 Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Prize in Education..
The 2011 winners are being honored for pioneering digital education approaches. As part of the award Beichner collaborated with the other prize winners, Mitchel Resnick and Julie Young, to author a white paper citing how education technology can cultivate human connections. With an introduction by Dr. Steven Paine, vice president of CTB/McGraw-Hill and the former State Superintendent of Schools in West Virginia, the paper draws on the collective insights and perspectives of the Prize winners spanning across elementary, secondary and post-secondary education.
9/11 from a Science Perspective
Sep 09 2011
A few months after September 11, 2001 the Director of the National Science Foundation, Rita Colwell, delivered a speech to the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars entitled "Science: Before and After September 11".
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AAPT National Election
Sep 06 2011
The election of officers for Executive Board service beginning in 2012 will begin on September 19, 2011. Instructions on how to access the ballot and vote in this electronic election will arrive via your email box. If you don't have an email address, watch the mail for instructions on how to vote electronically! The candidate information is now online.
Nominations are open for the 2013 election. Information on positions up for the 2013 election, including a link to the Nomination Form, is available at http://aapt.org/aboutaapt/nominate.cfm.
Award Winning Physicist and Author, Robert "Bob" C. Hilborn, Picked to Serve as AAPT Associate Executive Officer
Sep 01 2011
The American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) announced today that Robert "Bob" C. Hilborn, Ph.D., has joined the National Office as Associate Executive Officer. In this role, Dr. Hilborn will work closely with Dr. Beth Cunningham, Executive Officer, to support AAPT's educational programs.
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US Team Scores Five Medals at the 42nd International Physics Olympiad
Jul 17 2011
The traveling members of the US Physics team competed with 393 of the most talented young physicists on the global stage, representing 84 countries, during the 42nd International Physics Olympiad and they brought home two gold and three silver medals. The Olympiad, held July 10-17, was sponsored by the Promotion of Academic Olympiads and Development of Science Education Foundation (POSN), under the patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Galyani Vadhana Krom Luang Naradhiwas Rajanagarindra, and Chulalongkorn University (CU), in Bangkok, Thailand.
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Intersociety Letter to Key Lawmakers
Jul 13 2011
AAPT joined over 140 organizations and universities in signing a AAAS letter that went to the Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee urging "strong support for the federal research and development budget of the National Science Foundation (NSF), and its mission to advance research across a broad spectrum of disciplines, research that has fueled American economic growth for decades." Copies were also sent to all members of the House Appropriations Committee.
See the letter and the
story.
42nd International Physics Olympiad
Jul 10 2011
The US Physics Team is in Thailand at the International Physics Olympiad. The IPhO2011 Opening and Closing Ceremonies will be streamed live on the official website. Watch these events:
Opening Ceremony: Monday 11 July 2011 at 10.00 hrs local time (GMT+7) which is
Sunday, July 10, 2011 at 11:00:00 PM (EDT).
Closing Ceremony: Sunday 17 July 2011 at 17.00 hrs local time (GMT+7) which is
Sunday, July 17, 2011 at 6:00:00 AM (EDT).
David P. Jackson, to Become Next Editor of the American Journal of Physics
Jul 06 2011
AAPT has announced that David P. Jackson will assume the position of Editor for the American Journal of Physics in 2012.
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Search for Associate Executive Officer
Jun 20 2011
AAPT is currently advertising for an Associate Executive Officer. The candidate will be involved with many aspects of AAPT including many of the grant funded programs (the New Faculty Workshop, ComPADRE, PhysTEC, etc.), monitoring state and federal policies that affect STEM education to alert membership about important legislation, communicating with appropriate bodies about AAPT's priorities on education issues, raising funds for existing and new programs, serving as AAPT's representative to other science and education associations as well as a number of other responsibilities. The position description is available on the AAPT Careers website.
Enrico Fermi Time Capsule Opened
Jun 06 2011
In 1949 Enrico Fermi was asked to select items for a time capsule. The capsule was housed in the Research Institute at University of Chicago where Fermi worked after World War II. The time capsule has now been opened. Can you guess what was found inside the capsule?
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2011 US Physics Team Travelers
May 30 2011
The 2011 US Physics Team Travelers were announced as training camp came to an end. The team members who will represent the team in Bangkok, Thailand at the 42nd International Physics Olympiad are Lucy Chen, Andrew Das Sarma, Ante Qu, Eric Spieglan, and Brian Zhang with coaches Paul Stanley and Warren Turner. Read the press release.
2011 PhysicsBowl Winners
May 18 2011
The 2011 PhysicsBowl winners have been posted at http://aapt.org/Programs/contests/physicsbowl.cfm.
Congratulations to the top students, teams, and teachers.
AAPT/APS Students Are Intel ISEF 2011 Grand Award Winners
May 13 2011
The Intel International Science and Engineering Fair is the world's largest international pre-college celebration of science. The 2011 Fair was held in Los Angeles and included 1,543 student Finalists who competed for over $4 million in total awards. The Finalists came from affiliate fairs in 65 countries, regions, and territories. AAPT and APS have been active participants in ISEF for many years, sponsoring prizes and providing judges.
The AAPT/APS First Place Winner, Yimeng Shi from Beijing, China, and Honorable Mention Awardee, Benjamin Mathias Clark from Millersville, PA, were also Grand Prize Winners in this year's fair.
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AAPT Announces the 2011 US Physics Team
May 05 2011
The members of the 2011 US Physics Team have been selected.
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Happy Anniversary to NASA's Hubble Space Telescope
Apr 20 2011
AAPT Announces Summer 2011 Awards
Apr 11 2011
Awards to be presented during the AAPT Summer Meeting:
James E. Hansen - Klopsteg Memorial Award
Brian Jones - Millikan Medal
Edward Prather - Halliday and Resnick Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Physics Teaching
Stacy McCormack - Zitzewitz Award for Excellence in Pre-College Teaching
Andrew Isola - Distinguished Service Citation
Todd Leif - Distinguished Service Citation
John Roeder - Distinguished Service Citation
Steven Turley - Distinguished Service Citation
AAPT Members Elected to 2011 APS Fellowship
Apr 07 2011
At its November meeting, the American Physical Society Council elected to Fellowship five members of AAPT. Congratulations to Bruce Mason, John Mateja, Jose Mestre, David Van Baak, and Gary White.
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Executive Officer Represents AAPT at Women In Physics Conference
Apr 04 2011
Dr. Beth Cunningham is participating in the WIP conference in South Africa. Follow her blog at http://bethacunningham.wordpress.com/
Updates on the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant
Mar 21 2011
For useful up-to-date information on the Fukushima nuclear power plant and other technical information see the following links: http://mitnse.com/, http://ansnuclearcafe.org/, and
http://www.world-nuclear-news.org/.
AAPT/PTRA Program Recognized as APS 2011 Excellence in Physics Education Award Recipient
Mar 15 2011
The American Physical Society announced that the AAPT Physics Teaching Resource Agents Program has been awarded the 2011 Excellence in Physics Education Award. George Amann, Lawrence Bader, Robert Clark, Jan Mader, Karen Jo Matsler, and Jim Nelson have been invited to represent PTRA and receive the award during the April 2011 APS meeting.
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AAPT Letter to US Senators in Support of Science Education Funding
Mar 01 2011
AAPT joined other leaders in the scientific community in writing a letter of opposition to the House continuing resolution for FY2011 (H.R. 1) that would make deep cuts to the budgets of science agencies. AAPT members are urged to take action by contacting their Congressional representatives.
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Zitzewitz Endows Excellence in Pre-college Teaching Award
Feb 09 2011
The American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) has announced that an endowment has been established for the Excellence in Pre-college Teaching Award through a generous gift from Paul W. and Barbara S. Zitzewitz.
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David Sokoloff Assumes AAPT Presidential Mantle
Jan 25 2011
The American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) has announced that David R. Sokoloff, Ph.D. has assumed the role of AAPT President. Sokoloff, Professor of Physics, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR, will serve as President in 2011, and Past President in 2012.
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President David M. Cook's Address as he Passes the Gavel
Jan 22 2011
During the Presidential Transfer ceremony at the AAPT 2011 Winter Meeting in Jacksonville, FL, David M. Cook reported on the accomplishments of the Association during his term as President.
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New Executive officer, Beth Cunningham Addresses Attendees at the 2011 Winter Meeting
Jan 17 2011
Dr. Cunningham was introduced by former President, Lila Adair, at the beginning of the first plenary session of the 2011 Winter meeting. The full text of Dr. Cunningham's remarks is addressed to all AAPT members.
Dr. Cunningham's Opening Remarks
Treasurer's Report by Paul W. Zitzewitz at 2011 Winter Meeting
January 10, 2011
In his report, delivered during the 2011 Winter Meeting, AAPT Treasurer, Paul Zitzewitz began, "May you be treasurer in interesting times," adapted from an inauthentic Chinese saying. These have indeed been very challenging times for the finances of the AAPT. Read the report.
2010
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2011 Winter Meeting Registration Now Available
September 30, 2010
The title says it all. AAPT is happy to announce that registration, rates, and special events are all now available for the 2011 Winter Meeting in Jacksonville, Florida. Be sure to register soon to get the best pricing.
WM2011 Registration & Rates
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AAPT Online Journals Relaunched
September 29, 2010
After months of preparation and work with Scitation at AIP, the American Journal of Physicsand The Physics Teacheronline websites have been redesigned, reorganized, and revamped to provide a better experience for subscribers. Both journals have a new look that better reflects the main AAPT website. There's also enhanced search functionality, new RSS feeds, a cleaner layout, and more.
Please take a good look and let us know what you think (webmaster@aapt.org)! You'll find both journals at their new web addresses:
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Kathryn Moler Recognized as 2011 Recipient of the Richtmyer Award for Outstanding Leadership in Physics Education
September 27th, 2010
College Park, Maryland, United States, September 27, 2010?The American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) announced today that Kathryn Moler, Ph.D., has been selected to receive The Richtmyer Memorial Award. Moler, Associate Professor of Applied Physics and of Physics at Stanford University, received the Award for outstanding contributions to physics and effectively communicating those contributions to physics educators.
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F. James Rutherford Honored as 2011 Oersted Medal Recipient
September 21, 2010
College Park, Maryland, United States, September 17, 2010?From its beginning in California Public Schools through the illustrious conclusion with AAAS, the career of F. James Rutherford, spanning half a century, has had an outstanding, widespread, and lasting impact on the teaching of physics. The Oersted Medal, presented by the American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) recognizes these lifetime achievements by naming Rutherford as the 2011 recipient of the Medal.
Read more on the medal & F. James Rutherford
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Clifford Swartz
September 13, 2010
Clifford E. Swartz, a founding member of the physics department faculty at Stony Brook University (State University of New York at Stony Brook) and editor for almost 30 years of The Physics Teacher, died August 14th at the age of 85. He died of complications of Parkinson's disease.
Read more about Clifford Swartz »
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AAPT Launches eMentoring Program to connect New & Experienced Physics Teachers
September 2, 2010
The AAPT ementoring program is designed to connect pre-college physics educators in need of additional guidance with experienced pre-college physics educators. Based on each mentee's profile, the program will find the most qualified mentor to fit the needs of that mentee. Once the mentee is matched with their mentor, they can start communicating through email, voice chat, telephone, or in some cases face-to-face. All participants will have an opportunity to grow professionally and connect with colleagues at a regional or national level.
Learn more at http://ementoring.aapt.org
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AAPT Executive Board Moves on Recommendations Conceptual Frameworks for New Science Education Standards
August 30, 2010
In July 2010 the Committee on Conceptual Frameworks for New Science Education Standards (a committee of the National Research Council) released a draft report titled A Framework For Science Education that presented a vision of the scope and nature of education in science and engineering that is needed in the 21st century. The document described the major scientific ideas and practices that all students should be familiar with by the end of high school. Following a comment period and focus group at the Summer Meeting in Portland, Oregon, the AAPT Executive Board moved to encourage changes to the Framework document and commend the National Research Council on its work in preparing the document.
Read the motion
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2010 Apparatus Competition Winners Announces at Summer Meeting
August 6, 2010
Congratulations to all of the 2010 Apparatus Competition Winners that were revealed at the summer meeting. There were a lot of great Physics ideas!
See the winners and photos, information, and descriptions of their apparatus
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2010 High School Physics Photo Contest Winners Gallery Posted
August 4, 2010
This year's contest had many excellent entries (as in many year's past). The winners were originally unveiled at the 2010 Summer Meeting in Portland, Oregon, and we're happy to unveil them to the public today. Congratulations to the winners and thank you to all of the participants, volunteers, and sponsor (Vernier) for their commitment and hard work. We hope to see your student's entries next year!
View the 2010 Photo Contest Winners Gallery »
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US Team Scoops 1 Gold, 2 Silver, and 2 Bronze Medals at International Physics Competition
July 26, 2010
The US top physics students are bringing home 1 gold medal, 2 silver medals, and 2 bronze medals from the 41st International Physics Olympiad, held this year from July 17 to 25 in Zagreb, Croatia. Read the press release at http://www.aapt.org/aboutaapt/2010-US-Physics-Team-Medal-Winners.cfm
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AAPT Announces the Appointment of Dr. Beth Cunningham as New Executive Officer
July 19, 2010
The AAPT Executive Board has announced that Dr. Beth Cunningham has accepted their offer to become the next Executive Officer of AAPT. Dr. Cunningham will assume her duties in that office on 1 January 2011 but will start her work in the AAPT office in College Park on 1 October 2010, overlapping for three months with Dr. Warren Hein, who is retiring as AAPT's Executive Officer on 31 December 2010. This overlap will facilitate a period of orientation to AAPT and give Dr. Cunningham opportunity to become further acquainted with AAPT's members and staff and activities before she officially assumes the position of Executive Officer.
Read the full AAPT announcement
Illinois Wesleyan University announcement
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Oregon Governor, Theodore R. Kulongoski Declares July 18-24, 2010 "Physics Education Week" in Oregon
July 8th, 2010
Governor, Theodore R. Kulongoski declared in a signed proclamation today that the upcoming week of July 18-24, 2010 will be "Physics Education Week" in Oregon.
In making his proclamation, Kulongoski recognizes the importance of physics to the global economy and calls upon "...all the residents of this great state to join me encouraging others to learn more about physics education."
The proclamation also specifically recognizes the American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) for supporting the development of effective teaching resources and enrichment programs.
Read the Press Release
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Clearance Sale - 5 Books for $30 (Members only!)
June 17, 2010
If you needed another reason to joinor another reason to appreciate your membership, we just added one!
Pick any 7 books from the clearance sale form, rank them, then we'll send you the top 5 that we still have in stock for $30 (plus shipping). Act soon to get the books you want! Also, make sure you use the clearance sale order formto take advantage of the sale. You can read details and see images of the products listed on the form in the online store.
Clearance Sale Order Form| Browse the store| Join AAPT
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U.S. Physics Traveling Team Announced
June 1, 2010
U.S. Physics Team training camp is over. Congratulations to the entire team for completing this experience. Those representing the team at the International Physics Olympiad this summer are David Field, Daniel Li, Jenny Lu, Anand Oza, Eric Spieglan.
Meet the Team
See photos from the announcement!
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May 25, 2010
Students from the Northeast, the Mid-Atlantic, the Midwest, the southwest, and the Pacific coast are beginning ten days of rigorous academic training, interactive learning, and friendship building as they prepare to test themselves on the world stage.
Read the Press Release about the camp| Read more about the team
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May 14, 2010
This year there were almost 4500 students participating from 200+ schools across the United States and Canada as well as schools in China and the Republic of Korea.
View the list of winners| Teachers: view your student's scores
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May 6th, 2010
After hearing back from all of the candidates, the U.S. Physics Team has been finalized. We've got photos, bios, and more on some of the brightest physics students in the Nation.
Meet the Team!| Press Release
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Physics Day 2010 Photos available
April 27, 2010
A set of photos from Physics Day 2010is now available with shots of some of the really creative Roller Coasters designed by students. Our thanks to everyone who participated and made it a great event!
Update: SPS has also put up a ton of photos on their Flickr account!
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Physics Day at Six Flags tomorrow
April 22, 2010
AAPT would like to wish the students enjoying the Six Flags America Physics Dayin Largo, Maryland a happy Friday. We'd also like to thank PASCO for their generous equipment donation!
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Members in the News: Dr. Marina Milner-Bolotin
April 19, 2010
Canadian Association of Physicists (CAP) Medal awarded to Marina Milner-Bolotin
The Canadian Association of Physicists has awarded the 2010 CAP Medal for Excellence in Undergraduate teaching to Dr. Marina Milner-Bolotin, for her unceasing enthusiasm in engaging students to discover physics with a masterful integration of an array of successful teaching methods, for her influence on shifting institutional culture toward active learning, for her dedication to physics education research and her commitment to the continual professional development of physics educators across the nation.
Read more at cap.ca
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Help celebrate National Lab Day!
April 16, 2010
Learn how to be part of National lab day, May 12, at whitehouse.gov.
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2010 Summer Meeting Registration available
April 12, 2010
The AAPT National Office is proud to announce that online registrationis now available for the 2010 Summer Meeting that will take place in Portland, OR from July 17 - 21.
Registersoon and receive low rates.
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Former President Howard Voss Passes Away
March 30, 2010
The physics community is saddened by the death of Howard Voss, a former AAPT president (1994-95) and member of the AIP Governing Board and Executive Committee, who passed away last evening. He will be greatly missed.
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Large Hadron Collider "breakthrough"
March 30, 2010
CERN's Large Hadron Collider managed to collide two proton beams today, according to CNN. Read the CNN article for more information
See the live webcast from LHC!
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Join us in Philly at the NSTA Conference
March 18, 2010
AAPT has a booth at the NSTA Conference in Philadelphia, PAthrough Saturday, March 20. Drop by for a chance to talk to our staff, see what we have to offer, grab some freebies, and buy discounted AAPT products. Be sure to follow us on Twitterand become a fan on Facebookfor more details and updates.
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AAPT Phone Service Returns
March 15, 2010
Calls to the national office should now be going through. Please let us know via emailif you experience any issues connecting.
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Sale on "Amusement Park Physics" at Physics Store
March 11, 2010
Get over 40% off our best-selling book in the Physics Store. Quantities are limited, so be sure to act fast.
Buy "Amusement Park Physics" »
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US Physics Team Semifinalists Announced
February 25, 2010
AAPT has received all of the scores and announced semifinalists. To see your students' scores and who made it to the semifinals, please see the 2010 Physics Team page.
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Educating Physics Teachers: A Call to Action for Physics Departments
February 25, 2010
The National Task Force on Teacher Education in Physics Report Synopsis is now available here (PTEC.org)
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Abstract Deadline for 2010 Summer Meeting Extended
The abstract submission due date has been extended to March 1. Please make sure you submit your abstractfor your session before this date to ensure that your abstract makes it into the paper sort.
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2010 Joint APS/AAPT Meeting Comes to a Close
The typical Winter Meeting for 2010 was transformed into a joint meeting with sister organization APS during the days of February 12 - 17. It featured workshops, sessions, plenaries, and a Symposium on Physics Education. Mayor Fenty even declared February 14-20 Physics Education Week in Washington, DC! AAPT and several attendees tweetedtheir experiences during the meeting. We also broadcast a few events for anyone that could not attend the meeting due to snow or other circumstances. See what you missed at the 2010 Joint APS/AAPT Meeting Page.
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AAPT Announces Search for new Executive Officer
Thank you to all of the applicants that sent in their information. The Search Committee will continue to explore all of the applications and find a suitable candidate for EO in 2011.
Read Dr. Warren Hein's retiring message
Read more about the Executive Officer Job Search
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AAPT Partners with Science and Engineering Societies in Support of National "Educate to Innovate" Initiative
On November 23, President Obama announced the "Educate to Innovate" program saying, "A great teacher is the most important factor in a great education." AAPT is partnering with companies and other scientific societies in this nationwide effort to encourage students, especially in middle and high school, to pursue science, technology, engineering and math. The ongoing program will feature a National Lab Dayeach May.
New: See the CNN article
Read the AAPT Statement on President Obama's Initiative
Read more about this program (NY Times)
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AAPT National Election Results
Congratulations to the following officers for AAPT Executive Board:
- Vice President, Jill A. Marshall
- College/University Member-at-Large, Steve L. Shropshire
- Treasurer, Paul W. Zitzewitz
Terms of service begin at the conclusion of the 2010 Winter Meeting.
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J. D. Jackson Excellence in Graduate Education Award and Melba Phillips Medal awarded
Mary Beth Monroeand Eugene Comminshave been recognized for their outstanding work. For more details, see the press releases below
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Statement on Research Experiences for Undergraduates
November 2?AAPT Executive Board Adopts Statement on Research Experiences for Undergraduates
Read the Statement| Download the Press Release
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2010 U.S. Physics Team Registration Now Open
For more information:
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AAPT Email List (Listserv) Server Address Change!
Effective Monday, October 19, all AAPT mail lists currently accessed at lists.aapt.org moved to mail.aapt.org (for example, mail currently sent to group_xyz@lists.aapt.org should be sent to group_xyz@mail.aapt.org).
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Noah Finkelstein, Associate Professor of Physics and Co-director of the Integrating STEM Education Initiative at the University of Colorado-Boulder, will testify on Strengthening Undergraduate and Graduate STEM Education before the US House of Representatives Committee on Science and Technology, Subcommittee on Research and Science Education at a hearing on February 4, 2010.
Read more in the press release
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