AAPT: American Association of Physics Teachers
American Association of Physics Teachers
A professional membership association of scientists dedicated to enhancing the understanding and appreciation of physics through teaching.
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Southern Ohio Spring Meeting
Feb
23
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SM19 Abstract Submission Closed
Feb
28
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SM19 Post-deadline Abstract Submission Open
Mar
1
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AAPT Idaho Utah Section Spring Meeting
Mar
1
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2
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Featured Presentations
A selection from our AAPT national conferences
SM17: A Laboratory to Teach Laser and Atomic Physics
For the past 25 years I have been creating a laboratory to use the laser to teach hands-on techniques of studying the atom, and including the nucleus ...View more
SM17: An Interactive Textbook on the Physics of Sound
The bulk of the information provided to students in most courses is static in nature, consisting of PDF or PowerPoint versions of lecture notes, sampl...View more
SM17: Approaches to Assisting Elementary Education Majors with Lunar Concepts
In order to prepare the next generation of elementary school teachers to teach astronomy concepts, specific activities are included in their science m...View more
SM17: Belongingness, Student Anxiety, and Student Performance
A belongingness activity was implemented in introductory-level math and physics courses. In our investigation, we gave students a series of quotes fro...View more
SM17: Bringing AP Physics to Underserved High School Populations
Boston University is in the second year of a pilot program, Project Accelerate, partnering with 11 high schools in Massachusetts and West Virginia to ...View more
Member Spotlight
Meet Randy
I have been an AAPT member for close to 30 years. I was inspired by Leonard Jossem and Lillian McDermott and other early PER researchers – all avid AAPT members – to shift my career focus toward education and teaching, and AAPT was a community of like-minded individuals. I owe an immense debt of gratitude to the meetings, the journals, and the many friends and acquaintances I’ve made through AAPT.Get Involved
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