Joining or Renewing your Membership with AAPT
Join us at AAPT in our mission to enhance the understanding and appreciation of physics through teaching.
How to Join or Renew
Apply for membership using this convenient application form. You will need an AAPT web account and a major credit card. If you don't have an account, create one from the link below. Once you join or renew, it may take up to 48 hours to update your membership status.
- I have a current web account and am joining AAPT for the first time
- I am joining AAPT for the first time and will create a new web account
- I am a former AAPT member or current member that would like to rejoin or renew my membership
or contact membership@aapt.org for help. - I want to register for a meeting at member rates, but I'm not a current member
- I'd prefer to join, renew, or rejoin using a standard paper application and will return by mail with my dues:
Benefits of Membership
Being an AAPT member brings with it many benefits in addition to supporting the association's projects and programs. Explore the benefits below (by clicking on the headers/arrows).
Journals and Publications
Your membership includes online access to The American Journal of Physics, The Physics Teacher, and Physics Today as well as the email newsletter, eNNOUNCER.
AAPT membership also provides online access to everything ever published in the American Journal of Physics and The Physics Teacher, a total of more than 15,000 papers.
You have the option of receiving print copies of all three journals for an additional fee. Online access is through Scitation and requires registration and a separate login from your AAPT membership. New members receive an email from Scitation with registration information. If you need assistance with your online journal access contact the Scitation help desk at help@scitation.org.
If you have included print copies of the journals, they will arrive in your mailbox 4-6 weeks after you join. Additional postage is required to mail journals to addresses outside of North America.
Table of Contents Alerts
Sign up to receive Table of Contents Alerts (TOC) for The Physics Teacher (TPT) and American Journal of Physics (AJP). This benefit allows subscribers to be notified by email when a new issue of either TPT or AJP is posted online. The email includes a text version of the table of contents of the journals. To take advantage of this benefit, go to the AJP TOC Email alerts sign up and enter your email address. Be the first to know about new journal articles of interest to you!
Leadership / Networking
All members are encouraged to participate in Committees and Advisory Boards. Further networking opportunities include email discussion lists, Department Chair Conference, PTRA, New Faculty Workshop, the online membership directory, local section activities, and AAPT's online publication The Physics Educator.
Physics Education Research professionals can join the PER Topical Group for $40 per year (Student dues $15) when they join AAPT or renew their membership.
The AAPT Speakers Bureau offers members a list of qualified physics education professions who have volunteered to speak on various topics. Members can search the list to find a speaker for a local event. They can also sign up to participate as a speaker.
Discounts on our Educational Products
Enjoy a member discount on books, videos, t-shirts, toys, and many other physics related products in our Physics Store Catalog. In addition, members are eligible for discounts on publications from other American Institute of Physics member societies. You may also download the electronic version of the paper catalog.
MIT Press Discount
As a feature of membership, we are pleased to offer all AAPT members a 30% discount on all MIT Press physics and mathematics titles. If you are already an AAPT member, access the Members Only Discount Code and start shopping today! Please refer to this page periodically, as the code will change on a regular basis.
Not a member yet? No problem! Click here to join AAPT today and take advantage of this special offer in addition to all of the other features of membership.
National Meetings
Members receive special pricing on registration and workshop fees at all AAPT national meetings. This is a unique opportunity to take part in a variety of events that are based on physics education and the principles that AAPT represents. Enjoy a variety of sessions and activities including internationally known physics speakers, committee meetings, awards, workshops on various facets of physics teaching, presentations, poster sessions, and most of all, over 1,000 physics teachers. AAPT also hosts a broad range of physics equipment suppliers, resources, and booksellers in our large exhibit hall.
Career Advancement
Advance your career with AAPT's Career Center, you can post job openings, and sign up for face-to-face interviews at our Annual Winter Meeting.
Insurance
Members receive competitive rates on life, disability, and long term care insurance. Read more about APSIT group insurance discounts.
Levels & Dues
AAPT offers you membership opportunities at a level that best serves your professional or academic needs. Regular, Retired and Emeritus members have a choice of print subscriptions to either one or both of our acclaimed publications, the American Journal of Physics (AJP) and The Physics Teacher (TPT). All members* automatically receive electronic editions of the journals with full text access. Print and online subscriptions to Physics Today are included with your membership. Student members receive electronic subscriptions only. International members have the option of membership with electronic subscriptions only. Note: memberships are non-transferable and all journals are strictly for individual use only. Commercial distribution is prohibited and can result in forfeiture of member benefits and privileges.
*Life Membership includes the benefits available at the time of purchase. Online access was not available prior to 2008 but can be added at any time upon payment of the additional fees.
Professional Membership
- K-12 Dues $131
- College University or Non-Teaching Dues $179
Additional Options
The Physics Teacher print subscription
- In U.S., add $48
- Outside U.S., add $74
American Journal of Physics print subscription
- In U.S., add $68
- Outside U.S., add $102
PER – Physics Education Research Topical Group, add $40
1Members in countries other than the USA will be charged postage for print copies.
2List of Least Developed Nations (as determined by the Fuller Fund Committee).
Student Membership
- Student Dues $50
Additional Options
- PER – Physics Education Research Topical Group, FREE
Sustaining Membership
Corporations and institutions that wish to promote physics and receive discounts on meeting exhibits and advertising are welcomed as sustaining members. Learn more about Sustaining Member Benefits!
| TPT and AJP- Print & Online | $825 |
Lifetime Membership
All individuals, who want lifelong member benefits at today’s membership rates, are eligible. For further information, including the different options available, please contact member services at membership@aapt.org or by phone at 301-209-3333.
Retired Membership
Dues are based on your teaching level prior to retirement and journal selection. Please contact us at membership@aapt.org for your dues rate. To qualify for Retired Membership you must meet the following requirements:
- AAPT Regular membership for 10 consecutive years
- Age 55 or older
- Officially retired
Emeritus Membership
Dues are based on your teaching level prior to retirement and journal selection. Please contact us at membership@aapt.org for your dues rate. To qualify for Emeritus Membership you must meet the following requirements:
- AAPT Regular or Retired membership for 20 consecutive years
- Age 60 or older
- Officially retired
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