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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2023 AAPT Winter Meeting

The 2023 AAPT Winter Meeting will be held January 14 - 17.

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Giving Tuesday

Your support of AAPT strengthens the initial training and the ongoing professional development programs we provide to physics educators and students around the world.

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Books from AIP Publishing and AAPT

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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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Member Discount Program

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AAPT Member Spotlight

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Meet Drew

I have wanted to be a physicist for most of my life. After receiving my bachelor's and master's in physics, I made the obvious choice to enter a physics Ph.D. program. However, this route to a career in physics proved to be challenging due to struggles with the departmental qualifying exam, ultimately leading to my departure from the program. This situation forced me to understand why I really wanted to pursue physics and to reflect on whether or not I should leave the field entirely.

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