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  • March 2020 eNNOUNCER

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eNNOUNCER March 2020
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AAPT News

Suspicious Email Messages

Please be aware that incidents of AAPT members and others receiving bogus messages is increasing. Recently, the AAPT Executive Office was informed by several individuals that they received a bogus message from a current Board of Directors member. Several other members indicated that they received a message about receiving a copy of the attendee list for the 2020 AAPT Winter Meeting from a bogus marketing company with no relationship to AAPT. These messages were not sent by or on behalf of AAPT. If you received a copy of either message or any other suspicious message do not open it or click on links within. If the message looks like it originates from AAPT but does not have an aapt.org email address, then delete it immediately. However, if you have already opened the email and/or clicked on a link within a suspicious message consider taking the following actions as a precaution:

1. Flag/report message as spam in your email client
2. Change your email account password.
3. Run a malware and/or anti-virus scan on your computer.
4. Consider changing the passwords of your other online accounts, especially those connected to financial institutions.
5. Report the threat potential to your contacts and the IT department at your institution.

As always, please feel free to contact us at headquarters (eo@aapt.org, 301.209.3333) if you have any questions.

References with insight into these types of threat and explanations on how to inspect message headers for indications of forgery:

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Email_spoofing
• http://news.mit.edu/2013/email-spoofing-whats-it-all-about
• http://kb.mit.edu/confluence/x/eDtB

Chandralekha Singh Becomes President of AAPT

During the 2020 Winter Meeting in Orlando, Florida, the presidential gavel was presented to Dr. Chandralekha Singh. She will serve as President of the American Association of Physics Teachers for the coming year. Singh, Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy and Founding Director of the Discipline-based Science Education Research Center at the University of Pittsburgh, has previously served on the AAPT Board of Directors as President-elect and Vice President. Read more

AAPT One Minute Survey

Please take a minute to complete this survey on potential resources for AAPT members. Your input will help us to continue to provide value for your AAPT membership. Click here to take the survey. For last month's survey results click here.

2020 AAPT Summer Meeting

Join us at the 2020 AAPT Summer Meeting in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Surround yourself with Physics Educators from around the globe and develop and strengthen professional connections. Hear from internationally known plenary speakers, attend sessions, workshops and special activities designed with you mind. Don't miss this opportunity to share your expertise and learn from and network with leaders in the field. Check the AAPT website for more information as it becomes available.

Enter the 2020 AAPT Apparatus Competition

The AAPT Apparatus Competition is held each year at the Summer Meeting, this year in Grand Rapids, MI. There are two main categories, Low Cost and Unlimited. Pasco has again graciously sponsored the prizes, $1000 for First Place. The Application Deadline is June 26 , 2020. Please consider entering one or more of your Physics Apparatus in the competition.

The Entry Form is located here.

The Rules are located here

SM20 Post-deadline Abstract Submissions

AAPT will be accepting post-deadline abstracts from March 4 to April 30 for the 2020 AAPT Summer Meeting in Grand Rapids. This is a great opportunity to showcase your innovative research and creative teaching methods. All post-deadline abstracts (posters/talks) will be scheduled in the last session of the day on July 22.
Click here to submit an abstract

SM20 Conference Hotel

The Amway Grand Plaza Hotel by Hilton will serve as the conference hotel for the 2020 AAPT Summer Meeting in Grand Rapids. All rooms must be booked by June 23, however we suggest you book early, since the hotel can sell out before the cut-off date. Please click here to make a reservation or call 1-844-HICURIO (442-8746) and mention the American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) room block.

2020 Millikan Medal Awarded to David M. Cook

AAPT has announced that David M. Cook will receive the Robert A. Millikan Medal during the 2020 Summer Meeting in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This award recognizes educators who have made notable and intellectually creative contributions to the teaching of physics. Cook is a pioneer in computational physics education and has rendered extraordinary service to AAPT on Area Committees, the Meetings Committee, AAPT representative to AIP Governing Board, and in the Presidential Chain. He has organized a computational physics conference and led computational curriculum education projects. He has been an AAPT member since 1966. Read more

Sponsorship and Digital Advertising Opportunities

AAPT’s summer meeting is expected to draw over 1,200 physics educators from around the globe. Don’t miss this opportunity to have your company stand ahead of the rest. Click here for some exciting opportunities.

Program Manager – Physics and Astronomy SEA Change Program

The American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) is currently searching for an experienced program manager to assist in the development and implementation of a pilot for the Physics and Astronomy STEMM Equity Achievement (SEA) Change program. This is a half time, temporary (2-year) position. Teleworking is a negotiable option. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. More information is available here.

2019 Barbara Lotze Scholarship Winners

The American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) announced the winners of the 2019 Barbara Lotze Scholarship for Future Teachers.

Undergraduate students enrolled, or planning to enroll, in physics teacher preparation curricula and high school seniors entering such programs are eligible. Successful applicants receive a stipend of up to $2,000 and a complimentary AAPT Student Membership for one year. The scholarship may be granted to an individual for each of four years. Read more

Announcing the Doc Brown Futures Award - Now accepting nominations

We are pleased to announce that nominations are now being accepted for the Doc Brown Futures Award. Dr. Robert Brown, a long-time AAPT member at Case Western Reserve, recently provided a generous donation to endow the award. This award recognizes early-career members who demonstrate excellence in their contributions to AAPT and physics education and exhibit the potential to serve in an AAPT leadership role. Candidates must be “early career” which is defined as an individual who has been full-time in the profession of physics education for no more than seven years at the time of nomination. Awardees receive a monetary prize of $1,000, a commemorative plaque, complimentary registration to an AAPT National Meeting, and two nights lodging and reimbursement for travel expenses. Please nominate a qualified early career physics educator and AAPT member for this award! K-12 teachers, two-year college faculty, and four-year college and university faculty are eligible. In your nomination, please comment on the candidate’s involvement and leadership in AAPT, how they advance AAPT's mission, and how they engage in leadership through research and scholarship. We anticipate celebrating our first awardee at the 2020 Summer Meeting in Grand Rapids, MI. Nominations for the first Doc Brown Award are due April 15, 2020.

Please consider nominating a colleague for this award or one of AAPT’s other awards. Nominations for those awards are due June 1, 2020.

Be a Part of the AAPT Delegation to Egypt!

World Learning, a US-based nonprofit organization, and AAPT are leading a Physics Education delegation to Egypt during summer 2020! AAPT is looking to assemble a diverse delegation of K-12 and College educators to engage in exciting discussions on global STEM education. Apply at www.worldlearning.org/what-we-do. Click on the AAPT logo near the bottom of the page for more information. AAPT has applied for NSF funding to support delegation member costs. Interested? Have questions? Email Mel Sabella and Beth Cunningham

AAPT Books Program - Calling All Authors!

We are interested in hearing from authors who desire to publish books in the areas of physics content, the history and philosophy of physics, physics education research, and the application of pedagogical techniques in physics. Book topics must fit within the AAPT mission of “enhancing the understanding and appreciation of physics through teaching.” Send questions about authoring an AAPT book to eo@aapt.org.

Help Support National Meeting Attendees!

AAPT is committed to making sure that our national meetings are as accessible as possible to as many as possible. Our physics education community thrives when we can hear diverse voices and perspectives.

Did you know that AAPT offers assistance via small grants to individuals attending AAPT's summer and winter meeting who have childcare, dependent care, or elder care or who need assistance because of a disability? Did you also know that AAPT offers small travel grants for the summer and winter meetings to AAPT, NSHP, or NSBP members who need additional financial assistance including a few grants specifically to high school and two year college faculty who are from underrepresented groups and/or from institutions whose students are predominantly underrepresented?

Below are some examples of the impact that these grants have had:

"The grant allowed me to attend the meeting by helping to pay for a specialized caretaker ... and a babysitter."
"I was able to attend the meeting with my 3 month old child by bringing my spouse to help with childcare during the meeting."
"I was able to concentrate while attending the conference because I knew that my children were in good hands."
"My caretaker was able to transport me in a car and support me during my presentation while attending so that I didn't become too exhausted."
"I will be forever grateful for this opportunity to attend the AAPT national meeting."
"I was so excited to give my first invited talk at a large conference. Since my institution typically doesn't support travel, the AAPT travel grant made it possible for me to attend. Impact: 100%."
"If I had to cover all of the expenses myself I would have had to find a cheap hotel outside of town... With this grant I was able to stay at a hotel downtown making it much easier to attend evening events and also meet up with and network with other physics teachers."
"I was not in good financial position [and] the grant gave me [the] opportunity to participate for the first time."

Help AAPT continue to impact individuals and our field! Please donate to these funds to sustain these grants for future conferences! Read More


AAPT Programs

Support the U.S. Physics Team - Donate Now

Each year AAPT sponsors a competition for high school students to represent the United States at the International Physics Olympiad Competition. The mission of the U.S. Physics Team Program is to promote and demonstrate academic excellence through preparation for and participation in the International Physics Olympiad. AAPT is responsible for recruiting, selecting and training teams each year to compete in the International Physics Olympiad Competition. Your contribution is needed to support these high school students as they prepare to represent the U.S. internationally. Donate now!

2020 High School Physics Photo Contest

The 2020 High School Physics Photo Contest registration opens March 1, and will close May 15. The contest is open to high school students in grades 9-12. Teachers register on the AAPT website and receive a confirmation code that their students can use to submit their entries (essay and photo). Photos may be entered in either the Natural photo or Contrived photo category. The top 100 entries will be displayed and judged during the 2020 Summer Meeting in Grand Rapids, MI. Learn more.

2020 AAPT PhysicsBowl Registration Open!

Registration is open for the 2020 AAPT PhysicsBowl Contest taking place March 25 – April 10, 2020. Read More

The Frederick and Florence Bauder Endowment

The Frederick and Florence Bauder Endowment provides grants to support special activities in the area of physics teaching. The deadline for applications to request funds is July 1, 2020.

Physics Department Chairs Conference

Save the Date. The 2020 Physics Department Chairs Conference, sponsored jointly by AAPT and APS, will be held June 18-20, 2020 in College Park, MD. Registration information will be available in mid-February.

Physics and Astronomy New Faculty Workshop

Physics and Astronomy New Faculty Workshop, June 25-28, 2020 will be held in Los Angeles, CA. Nomination information is available at www.aapt.org/Conferences/newfaculty.

Nominate a PhysTEC Teacher of the Year

The PhysTEC Teacher of the Year program recognizes outstanding high school physics teachers who are alumni of PhysTEC member institutions. All institutions are encouraged to nominate a deserving graduate for this award. One national winner and several local winners will be selected and recognized nationally. The deadline to nominate is March 20. Submit a nomination.

2020 PICUP Capstone Conference

Integrating Computation into Undergraduate Physics. What has been accomplished, and what does the future hold? July 15-18, 2020 (just before the AAPT Summer Meeting) at Calvin University in Grand Rapids, MI. Click here for more information.

Boston and New England Regional PICUP Workshop

The Partnership for Integration of Computation into Undergraduate Physics (PICUP) announces an exciting opportunity for physics faculty in the New England region to participate in a workshop on integrating computational activities into physics courses at all levels. The workshop will be held on the campus of Tufts University in Medford, MA, on Saturday, April 4, 2020. The purpose of this one day workshop is to introduce participants to PICUP's resources and to guide participants in formulating a plan for integrating computational educational materials into their courses or curricula. The workshop agenda includes guided computational activities, small group discussions, a working lunch, and ultimately provides an opportunity to get plugged into the larger PICUP community for ongoing support in your pedagogical efforts.

Go to www.compadre.org/PICUP/events for more details on this workshop, and to get registered. We hope to see you there!

STEP UP

Did you attend the STEP UP workshop, research talks, or teacher lounge in Orlando for AAPT Winter meeting? If you missed those, you'll be able to hear from STEP UP Ambassadors at the 2020 PhysTEC Conference and the APS March Meeting 2020 in Denver. If you're interested in where we'll be next, check out our events calendar.

Coding Integration into High School Physics & Physical Science using STEMcoding Project Resources

AAPT Online course for credit. The goal of this particular course is to show teachers how computer programming exercises can be integrated into high school physics (AP or non-AP) and high school physical science in a simple, fun and engaging way. To learn more and register, click here.

STEMcoding / AFIT Summer Teacher Fellowship

The STEMcoding Project is partnering with the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) in Dayton, Ohio to support 1-2 paid summer fellowship positions for teachers to create classroom activities that mix computer science, science and mathematics concepts. A key goal of this work is to broaden the "pipeline" of students who receive computer science training in high school. For more information and an application form can be found here.

Report on Undergraduate Physics Programs at Hispanic-Serving Institutions is now available online

In January 2018, the National Society of Hispanic Physicists and the American Association of Physics Teachers held a Conference on Enhancing Undergraduate Physics Programs at Hispanic Serving Institutions (EUPP-HSI). The Conference website is now archived on ComPADRE. The Conference Report compiles the results of a pre-conference survey, summarizes our discussions, and extracts recommendations from the discussions. The Conference report is freely available from AAPT.

New Fellowship Opportunity for Underrepresented Minority Teachers of Physics

A joint project from the American Institute of Physics and the American Association of Physics Teachers is starting and we are looking for applicants. Eligible applicants should be Black, African American, African, Black LatinX, Black Caribbean, and those who identify within the African Diaspora and are either a current, recent, or pre-service physics Teacher. Read more


AAPT Membership

AAPT Member Spotlight

Daniel Doucette
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
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Membership Renewal

We appreciate our community of members, and we are here to serve you. If you have any difficulties renewing your membership or have any membership-related questions, please do not hesitate to contact us in the Membership Department at 301.209.3333 or membership@aapt.org.

Member Discounts Now Available!

AAPT Members can now take advantage of major discounts at retailers such as Hertz, Office Depot/Office Max and HotelEngine.com. You save a percentage of your bill and a portion of the proceeds helps to support AAPT as well! Be sure to check the Member Discounts Program page for details.

What Do You Want Your Legacy to Be?

Teachers make a difference. Given the chance, most of us would like to leave a legacy to organizations we valued in our lifetime. You help shape the future. AAPT can help you determine what you want your legacy to be-to your family, to your fellow teachers, and to tomorrow's future teachers. Planned Giving creates opportunities for you to make a lasting difference to physics education and AAPT. Consider including AAPT in your estate and financial plans. Click here for more information or contact eo@aapt.org

2020 PER Conference Blog - Call for Entries

The 2020 PERC Organizing Committee is working hard to prepare our community for the conference next year. The theme of the 2020 PERC is about the history, current, and future of physics education research. In other words, as the PER community continues to move forward, we need to take a pause and ask ourselves some critically important and yet easily forgotten questions, such as who we really are, what we really do, and why we do what we do. These questions are closely tied to the ultimate identities of ourselves. That's why we created this blog as an opportunity for us to share with each other the key features about ourselves (be they professional or personal) that we haven't yet got a chance to show through our published research. (You'll need to create a ComPADRE account to see the blog if you don't already have one.) If you are interested in contributing to the blog, please send an email to perconference2020@gmail.com.

New AAPT Member Benefit: Up to 25 Free Downloads of AIP Journals Every Year

AAPT has partnered with AIP Publishing on a valuable new benefit. AAPT members now have access to 25 free article downloads every year from any of the AIP Publishing journals

This is an exclusive AAPT member benefit. Access any one of the journals in this list, now by clicking the 'SIGN IN' link in the right hand corner, and logging in with your Scitation username and password. Access the full text of an article from the journal by going to the article page and clicking either the "PDF" download or the "FULL TEXT" menu buttons. You will then be given an option to use one of your AAPT member credits to access the article. If you do not have a Scitation username and password e-mail Scitation and let them know.

Articles you download will be saved in your Scitation profile. AAPT members receive 25 free downloads each year as long as their membership remains in good standing.

Thank you for supporting AAPT, and we hope you enjoy this new membership benefit.

Call for Award Nominations

The AAPT Awards Committee invites nominations for all of AAPT awards, citations, and medals. We are particularly interested in nominations for AAPT Fellows and for the Homer L. Dodge Citation for Distinguished Service to AAPT.

Active Learning in Introductory Physics Courses: Research-Based Strategies that Improve Student Learning

Date and Place: July 12-14, 2020, Portland, Oregon
Designed for those who teach introductory physics at universities, colleges and high schools. Graduate credit will be available through the University of Oregon.*
Instructors: David Sokoloff, University of Oregon and Ronald Thornton, Tufts University
Participants will be introduced to research-validated, classroom-tested strategies for each component of the introductory course that have been demonstrated to improve learning. These include Interactive Lecture Demonstration (ILDs), RealTime Physics (RTP) labs, Collaborative Problem-Solving Tutorials, Workshop Physics (WP), Physics with Video Analysis (PVA), and related online video analysis exercises. The course will also include the use of video analysis to identify analytic functions describing real data. Among other more recent developments are (1) 3rd edition RTP E & M labs using video analysis, (2) ILDs using clickers, (3) online homework using Interactive Video Vignettes (IVVs), and (4) distance learning and in class labs using the self-contained, wireless IOLab (or other wireless data acquisition devices). Topics will be chosen from both semesters of introductory physics. Research on the effectiveness of these strategies will also be discussed.
The tools and software used in these active learning curricula are compatible with Macintosh and Windows OS, and with the popular interfaces and sensors. Participants will receive complimentary printed copies of the curricula (published by Wiley and Vernier, and also available for high school use as the ABP High School E-dition). The course fee is $225. (Early bird registration until May 15 is $195.)
* Up to three graduate credits from the University of Oregon will be available for an additional $100/credit.
For more information and to register: http://pages.uoregon.edu/sokoloff/CHAUT.htm

Infusing Engineering into the Science Classroom

Join other teachers seeking to integrate engineering into their science classroom with this unique professional development opportunity. Headed by AAPT/AIP Master Teacher Policy fellows Matthew Peterie and Andrew Edmondson, you will learn from experienced and skillful teachers. The cost will be $385 for individual attendee which includes your registration for the year long program and meals for the two days at Olathe Northwest. If a group of teachers from a building or district would like to attend, reduced pricing is available. After registering your team by completing the form below, subsequent correspondence will make arrangements for payment.   Sign up here

Member in the News

Kay Fincher, an AAPT member and AP Physics teacher at Amarillo High, is one of three finalists for the 2019 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) for grades 7-12 in science. PAEMST is the highest recognition a math or science teacher may receive for exemplary teaching in the United States, according to the TEA website. The 2019 awards are recognizing math and science teachers in grades 7-12 who use innovative methods to bring teaching to life in the classroom.


In the News

Let U.S. K-12 Educators Know: Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms Application is live!

The Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms Program is a yearlong professional learning opportunity and short-term exchange for elementary, middle, and high school educators from the United States to develop skills to prepare students for a competitive global economy. Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms equips educators to bring an international perspective to their schools through targeted training, experience abroad, and global collaboration.

PTRA - Teaching Quantum To Students

Teaching quantum to students is a challenge for most educators, but we have a solution to make it easier. In the summer of 2020, teachers who want to understand quantum AND how to teach it better to students can attend a 4 day quantum conference. There will be two locations: Dallas/Fort Worth and Pittsburgh. Upon completion of the 4 days of enriched sessions and hands-on training, not only will you be more confident in the classroom when teaching quantum, your students will understand it better too. Registration fee is $200 and spots are limited, so register today. There is an option to purchase graduate credit for an additional $500 if needed. For more information contact Karen Jo Matsler or use www.surveymonkey.com to be put on the mailing list for updates and information.

2020 Cosmology Workshop for High School Science Teacher Professional Development

A workshop of professional development of high school science teachers will be held at Penn State, Davey Lab, University Park, PA July 20-24, 2020. Learn about modern advances in cosmology, the study of the universe as a whole. Lodging will be provided to all attendees free of charge, as will some travel support. Pennsylvania teachers will receive approximately 30 hours of Act 48 credit.

All inquiries about this workshop can be directed to Prof. Niel Brandt at 814-865-3509.

APRIL 1 registration deadline - details can be found: here.

CPEP Award for Excellence in Teaching Contemporary Physics

The Contemporary Physics Education Project (CPEP) has established the CPEP Award for Excellence in Teaching Contemporary Physics to recognize an educator working with high school or middle school students, who has made outstanding achievements in teaching contemporary physics topics. Contemporary physics topics include, but are not limited to, particle physics, nuclear physics, plasma physics, cosmology, fusion physics, and gravitational waves. Please see www.CPEPphysics.org for more details on these topics.

Arizona State University Master of Natural Science Degree in Physics for Teachers

Arizona State University has an interdisciplinary Master of Natural Science (MNS) degree in physics for high school and two-year college teachers. Courses are in summer, and the degree is founded on Modeling Instruction. Teachers in 15 western states can apply for discounted tuition; the deadline is APRIL 1. Partial tuition scholarships might be available.

More details: https://physics.asu.edu/admissions/mns-admissions/financial-support
For information: Jane.Jackson@asu.edu

The Living Physics Portal is now seeking beta users!

The Living Physics Portal is a new online environment for physics faculty to share and discuss free curricular resources for teaching introductory physics for life sciences (IPLS). The objective of the Portal is to improve the education of the next generation of medical professionals and biologists by making physics classes more relevant for life sciences students. We are currently looking for beta users to contribute curricular materials to this early version of the site, browse our existing collection of high quality materials from our team, and give us feedback on the site. To learn more about what's available in the beta version of the site, and what will be available in the future, see what's available and what's coming and become a beta tester. To get involved in our upcoming in-person events, see our events page.

JavaScript Physlet Physics Now Available

The new JavaScript edition of Physlet Physics is now available from the Open Source Physics ComPADRE Collection. The original functionality and interactivity of Physlets is maintained and all 800+ Illustrations, Explorations, and Problems are mobile friendly and ready-to-use by students without installing any additional plug-in. Try them out on AAPT-ComPADRE at: www.compadre.org/physlets/

Career Toolbox for Undergraduates

The Careers Toolbox for Undergraduate Physics Students is a set of tools and exercises designed to help undergraduate physics students prepare to enter the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics workforce. Tools range from exploring the common job titles of physics bachelor's to preparing for interviews, and are all geared specifically for physics students. This resource is brought to you by the American Institute of Physics and the Society of Physics Students. The 4th Edition is now ready for use.

Help students find the right grad program. Tell them about GradSchoolShopper.com

Advise your students to check out GradSchoolShopper.com, the most complete directory of graduate programs in the physical sciences. Students headed for graduate school can use this FREE service to search by degree programs, admission deadlines, research specialties, faculty profiles, GRE requirements, and more! New 2020 departmental data is now available. If your program isn't listed, contact us to find out how to have it included.

American Modeling Teachers Association

Modeling Workshops & Courses for 2020

The American Modeling Teachers Association will offer distance learning Modeling courses for the 2020 spring. The distance learning courses are synchronous sessions, 3 hours each, using the Zoom platform with video and break-out sessions. The leaders will dive deep into the Modeling pedagogy and use simulations and videos if labs cannot be conducted in participants' own time. Details.

Intro to Modeling, a 15 week course hosted on Tuesday evenings 7-10 pm EST
For details and registration

Advanced Topics for Middle School Modeling, a 5-week course hosted on Wednesday evenings from 7-10 pm EST
For details and registration

Electricity & Magnetism Modeling course, a 15 week course hosted on Thursday evenings from 7-10 pm EST
For details and registration

Information of the upcoming Summer 2020 Modeling Workshops is constantly updated every time when we receive information about another workshop. At this moment, workshops have been scheduled for Arizona, Maine, Massachusetts and Ohio. For details

CERN's Beamline for Schools Competition

This competition is intended for high school students from around the world and invites students to propose an experiment, which can be performed at a beamline using a particle beam. The winning teams are invited with full cost covered to perform their experiments together with professional scientists and there are more attractive prizes to win. Teams can already register and the deadline for proposal submission is 31 March 2020. More information can be found on our website (cern.ch/bl4s).


Physics Careers

Recruit STEM Interns from the Best Job Sites for FREE!

The AAPT Career Center offers no-cost postings to employers recruiting seasonal interns. Locate the best fit for your organization by reaching the future of the science community - the AAPT membership, as well as the members and student members of the American Physical Society (APS Physics), AVS Science and Technology, and the Society of Physics Students and Sigma Pi Sigma.

Get the word out! Your posting will also appear on the Physics Today Jobs site, which when combined with the job sites of the organizations mentioned above forms the ultimate online science, engineering, and computing career network, ensuring maximum relevant visibility for your internship. Visit https://jobs.aapt.org/employers/ to get posting!

Jobs Announcements from the Career Center

Faculty - Physics Teacher
St. Anne's-Belfield School
Click here for job description.

Physics Teacher - Advanced High School Programs - China
Dipont Education
Click here for job description.


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Social Media @ AAPT

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Section News

Please submit your Section Report for the AAPT Section News. To list your section meeting in the AAPT Calendar of Events, e-mail the information to mhall@aapt.org. See the Fall 2019 Section News.

Section Meetings

Central PA Section
Mar 13-14, 2020
Spring Meeting
Penn State Altoona
Altoona, PA
Email: Michael P. Orleski

Oregon Section
Mar 14, 2020
Spring Meeting
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR
Email: Kenneth Walsh

Southern Ohio Section
Mar 28, 2020
Spring Meeting
Pickerington High School - North
Pickerington, OH
Email: Doug Forrest

Michigan Section
Mar 28, 2020
Spring Meeting
Western Michigan University
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