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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2026 AAPT Summer Meeting

July 18 - 22, Pasadena, CA

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AAPT Coffee Hour

NGSS and OpenSciEd: Secondary Physics for the 21st Century

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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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AAPT On Demand Store

Check out the latest new products and order today!

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AAPT Member Spotlight

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Meet Abhishek

I was always curious about nature and how things worked. I loved reading biographies of great scientists. When I was exposed to Carl Sagan and his popular science writing, I began to wonder deeply about the universe and the natural world. As I continued reading, I became fascinated by the concepts and implications of quantum mechanics. This fascination eventually brought me from my home country of Nepal to Clemson University in South Carolina for graduate studies.

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