AAPT: American Association of Physics Teachers

Introducing AAPT COMMUNITIES

AAPT members can now communicate and engage in a supportive and collaborative space. Share lesson plans, labs, online events, and more.

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AAPT Book Archive

A collection of timeless books now digitized in partnership with AIP Publishing - offering introductory, easy-to-read resources, and guidance for physics educators

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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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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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AAPT 2021 Summer Meeting

The AAPT 2021 Summer Meeting will be held July 31 - August 4.

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Enriching Physics through Diversity

Explore AAPT's resources on Diversity and Inclusion

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Member Discount Program

Save on Travel, Supplies, Products and Services

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AAPT Member Spotlight

Meet Angela

So how did I end up as an AAPT member? One major factor is that I had an amazing high school physics teacher whose name was Michael Lampert. Mr. Lampert made physics fun and encouraged me to major in physics in college. He also worked with me to make up work when some difficult things going on in my family meant that I skipped class all the time (my senior award was “most likely to be gone on a test day”). I wouldn’t have thought to major in physics in college without him. I then attended Seattle Pacific University and was one of the very first undergraduate Learning Assistants there, working with Stamatis Vokos and Lane Seeley. After getting into high energy physics research, I accepted an offer to attend UC Berkeley for my PhD in physics. 

 

 

 

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