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Rates for Registration & Special Events

Registration Type Early Bird
by 11/10
Advanced
by 12/10
Onsite
12/11 - 1/12
Full Registration AAPT Member $381 $509 $714
AAPT Member Retired/Emeritus/Lifetime $283 $448 $627
Non-member $603 $730 $936
AAPT Undergraduate/Graduate Student Member $45 $55 $75
Child Registration (7-16 yrs) $30
Child Registration (6 yrs/under) Complimentary
Spouse/Guest $40
High School Student Complimentary
One-Day AAPT Member $252 $390 $541
Non-member $474 $612 $762
Workshop Cancellation Fee Workshops $25 per workshop $25 per workshop No refunds after December 23 Midnight ET
Cancellation Fee Students 50% of Registration Fee
Other Registrants $75 by November 10, Midnight ET $100 by December 10, Midnight ET $125 from December 11 - December 23 Midnight ET. No refunds after December 23 Midnight ET
Special Events (optional)

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$100 Gift Card Raffle

Sunday, January 10 at 3:15 p.m. - Your name will be entered into a drawing for a $100 VISA Gift Card. The drawing will be held in the Exhibit Hall during the afternoon break on Sunday, January 10. You must be present to win! The more tickets you buy, the better your chances will be at winning!

$2.00

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AAPT French Quarter Jogging Tour

Monday, January 11 from 7:00 - 8:00 a.m. - Come burn off the great food of New Orleans on this jogging and walking narrative tour of the New Orleans French Quarter. Some of the tour sights will include Anne Rice's house, French Market, Cafe Dumonde and the Real World House. Water will be provided.

$20.00

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AAPT French Quarter Walking Tour

Monday, January 11 from 7:00 - 8:00 a.m. - Come burn off the great food of New Orleans on this jogging and walking narrative tour of the New Orleans French Quarter. Some of the tour sights will include Anne Rice's house, French Market, Cafe Dumonde and the Real World House. Water will be provided.

$20.00

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Early Career Professionals Speed Networking Event

Sunday, January 10 from Noon to 1:30 p.m. Career development and networking can be time consuming, so AAPToffers a fun and exciting way to get connected to a large number of early career and seasoned physics professionals in a short amount of time. Speed-networking provides the opportunity to discuss career goals and challenges with a new contact for five minutes, exchange information, and then move on to the next person. By the end of the event each participant will have meaningful interactions with over half a dozen colleagues and the opportunity to meet many more. If you think you made a good contact, follow up with the person and schedule a time to meet for coffee. It's that simple! By the end of the first day of the conference you would have already made several personal connections with other attendees. If you have business cards, don't forget to bring them.

Free *

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First Timers´ Gathering

Sunday, January 10 from 7:00 to 8:00 a.m. Are you new to an AAPT National Meeting? If so, this is the best time to learn about AAPT and the Winter Meeting, as well as meet fellow attendees. AAPT leadership will be represented to discuss ways to get more involved with AAPT. You are also welcome to participate in any of AAPT's Area Committee meetings. Please reference the website for a committee meeting that piques your interest.

Free *

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French Quarter History Walking Tour and Pub Crawl

Friday, January 8 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. - Enjoy this pub crawl history walking tour, where you can grab a to-go-cup and sip on the city's history. New Orleans history, architecture and culture will be explored, but things get kicked up a notch with some pub crawl pit stops at some of the French Quarter's best bars. You will tour Jackson Square, Old Ursuline Convent (one of the oldest buildings in the Mississippi Valley) and LaLaurie House. You will be on your own for transportation and meet your tour guide at 710 Royal Street, New Orleans, LA.

$25.00

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H.S. Physics Teachers´ Day Luncheon

Sunday, January 10 from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. - Join this special luncheon for high school physics teachers attending the conference for the first time. This luncheon is open to anyone who would like to attend.

$42.00

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Kindle Fire HD 6 Raffle

Monday, January 11 from 3:15 to 3:30 p.m. - Kindle Fire HD 6, 6" HD Display, Wi-Fi, 8 GB - Powerful tablet and endless entertainment. The Fire HD 6 goes anywhere with its pocketable design-featuring a beautiful 6" HD display, 2x faster quad-core processor, and unsurpassed durability in its class. You must be present to win!

$2.00

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Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory Tour

Saturday, January 9 - The Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) has recently used its newly updated detector to search for gravitational waves with the best sensitivity humans have ever achieved. With increased sensitivity comes much higher chances of making the first direct detection of gravitational waves and the realization of the potential of gravitational-wave astronomy. Visit, tour, and enjoy lunch at the facility to explore the hands-on science education center located onsite. Buses will depart the Hyatt Hotel (from the first floor behind the registration desk) at 8 a.m. and the tour will start at LIGO at 10 a.m. Buses will depart LIGO at 2 p.m. Lunch is included in the cost. We will provide further information on waiting list options.

$40.00

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LGBT+ Meet-up for Members and Supporters of LGBT+ Community

Saturday, January 9 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. - Relax, network and some snacks with members and friends of the LGBT+ community.

Free *

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Multi-Cultural Luncheon

Monday, January 11 from Noon to 1:30 p.m. - Network with diverse groups in physics over signature slow-smoking succulent ribs, brisket, chicken, pulled pork and Louisiana's famous Andouille sausage. (Please note: time is subject to change)Location: Smokery Cafe, Hyatt Regency New Orleans

$15.00

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Retired Physicists Luncheon

Monday, January 11 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Renew and create alliances by networking and exchanging ideas with our long-served and deserving supporters of AAPT.

$24.00

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Roku 3 Streaming Media Player With Voice Search

Monday, January 11 from 10:45 to 11:00 a.m. - The Roku 3 Streaming Media Player with Voice Search - The Roku 3 is the gold standard in media streaming. It is a combination of simplicity, quality and a wide range of services that make it the set-top box to beat! Roku 3 also has a voice search function and Roku Feed feature. Note: You must be present to win!

$3.00

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Sony SmartWatch SW2

Sunday, January 10 from 10:15 to 10:30 a.m. - SmartWatch 2 expands your Android experience and introduces new and exciting ways to live and communicate. It interacts with Smartphones via Bluetooth. Location: Exhibit Hall - Note: You must be present to win!

$2.00

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Spouse/Guest Gathering

Sunday, January 10 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. - Join other spouses and guests of AAPT attendees for light refreshments and conversation. Plan an outing in New Orleans witha fellow guest.

Free *

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Two-Year College Breakfast

Monday, January 11 from 7:00 to 8:00 a.m. - Two-Year College staff begin their day by breaking bread and sharing ideas.

$28.00

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Winter Meeting Dance Party

Saturday, January 9 from 10:00 p.m. to Midnight - Let your hair down and dance the night away, to great music by a live DJ, with physics industry friends and colleagues. A cash bar will be available. Location: Hyatt Regency New Orleans

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Other Registration Fees

  • Workshop Only Registration Fee: $85

Registration Guidelines

  • You will not be allowed to attend the AAPT National meeting unless all registration fees are received in advance.
  • All prior meeting balances must be paid before you are allowed to attend the current meeting.
  • You cannot register a colleague or fellow physicist as a spouse/guest.
  • Spouse/guests and children 17 and under cannot attend a paid event without being registered for the meeting and purchasing an event ticket.