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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For me, the initial hook of physics was the sheer magic of predictive math: the fact that you could take a word problem, scribble down some equations, and actually predict the outcome of a real-world experiment was mind-blowing. Later on, I realized that experimental physics is basically an excuse for creative tinkering and problem-solving, which is exactly the energy I try to bring to my students. My favorite class to teach is one I developed where students design, machine, instrument, and calibrate their own fluid dynamics apparatus from scratch. But a very close second was recently leading my Quantum Information class through testing Bell's inequality. Watching students look on students' faces when they realize that they've just shown that the universe can't be both local and real is just too cool!
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Be an advocate for science and astronomy. Sign up now for Congressional Visits Day (CVD) on September 14–15, 2026. The deadline to sign up is 11:59 pm ET on Sunday, July 5, 2026.
Every year the AAS brings volunteers to Washington, DC to advocate for their science and the priorities of the astronomical science community with members of Congress. CVD is an opportunity for AAS members to learn more about the federal government, the policy making process, and how to best influence policy makers. This is also an important time for members of Congress to hear from their constituents on what issues matter most to them and to ask for federal support and funding.
AAPT is partnering with AAS, along with several AAPT members for advocacy training and Hill visits to communicate the critical importance of science education programs to Congress. https://ow.ly/VZ4Y50ZhK7Y #AdvocateforScienceEducation
We are pleased to announce that our July Member Spotlight is Daniel Borrero Echeverry, Department Chair/Associate Professor at Willamette University in Salem, OR! Read more about Daniel here ➡ https://ow.ly/FpMN50ZiZx4
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