AAPT: American Association of Physics Teachers

Regarding the Impact of COVID-19 on AAPT and Our Members

Message from the AAPT President, Past President, and Executive Officer

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Research-validated Resources for Teaching Online

Quickly shifting to online classes? Would you like ideas and resources that align with research-based pedagogical principles?

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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 2020 U.S. Physics Team

Represent the United States at the International Physics Olympiad Competition with other high school students. Registration ended December 5, 2020.

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2020 AAPT Summer Meeting

The 2020 Summer Meeting in Grand Rapids, MI will be held
July 18-22, 2020

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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 Yasemin

I am writing this narrative from my home under quarantine. These are unprecedented times for all of us. As the world is facing the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the things that we, as society, still value maintaining is teaching and learning! Despite the disheartening news and injunctions to stay home, educational practices continue through various sorts of digital means. This fact reminded me of why I chose to pursue my career in education and science. No matter what happens or when it happens, teaching and learning is the best investment we can do for our future generations.

To be a scientist was always a planned career for me although I knew very little about what a scientist does or looks like. Neither of my parents are college graduates but they have been the major support for my academic decisions to pursue STEM.

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