AAPT: American Association of Physics Teachers

AAPT Response to LGBTQ+ Concerns

AAPT Letter to Members

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AAPT October Author Series

Meet author Eugene Hecht, and join in on a live discussion of "The True Story of Newtonian Gravity", published in the American Journal of Physics.

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Introducing AAPT COMMUNITIES

AAPT members can now communicate and engage in a supportive and collaborative space. Share lesson plans, labs, online events, and more.

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AAPT Book Archive

A collection of timeless books now digitized in partnership with AIP Publishing - offering introductory, easy-to-read resources, and guidance for physics educators

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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 U.S. Physics Team

Represent the United States at the International Physics Olympiad Competition with other high school students.

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AAPT 2022 Winter Meeting

The AAPT 2022 Winter Meeting will be held January 8 - 11.

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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 Geoff

Like a lot of people, I grew up interested in math and science but only discovered physics in high school when I took my first physics class with an inspiring physics teacher. I had a friend around the same time who gave me a book about theoretical physics, and I decided then I wanted to study physics in university.

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