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Upcoming vote on changes to the AAPT Bylaws
As required by the AAPT Bylaws, the AAPT board announces several proposed changes to the Association’s Bylaws. These changes are:
The changes to the Bylaws are shown in red in this document. If you have any questions or comments about these changes, please email AAPT Secretary Bruce Mason at secretary@aapt.org.
2025 AAPT Board of Directors Election Results
The AAPT membership has voted and elected the following members to serve on the AAPT Board of Directors.
Thank you to all of the candidates for their support. Congratulations to those who will take office at the 2026 Winter Meeting.
Opportunity to Document and Preserve the Impact of Science Policy Changes on You
As recent shifts in federal policy and funding continue to dramatically impact the physical sciences community, AIP’s Niels Bohr Library and Archives is launching a new initiative to ensure that the human dimension of this moment is preserved for current and future understanding. This initiative has been developed to directly respond to and support a number of requests from stakeholders across the AIP federation for AIP to help document and preserve stories from this disruptive moment in the physical sciences.
AIP is collecting first-person accounts from scientists, engineers, students, and professionals whose careers and work have been disrupted—whether by grant cancellations, job losses, visa policy changes, or broader institutional shifts. The short story submission form should only take 10–20 minutes for individuals to complete. Every relevant contribution will be added to AIP’s open-access digital repository, where it will sit alongside our biographical materials, memoirs, photographs, and oral history interviews. As this repository of story grows, it can be a resource for stakeholders across the AIP federation to show and describe the impact that these changes are having on our communities. Want to know more? See this. Feel free to share this opportunity with your colleagues.
AAPT Winter Meeting, January 17-19, 2026
Join Us at the 2026 AAPT Winter Meeting Las Vegas, NV.!
Engage with internationally recognized plenary speakers, attend cutting-edge sessions and interactive workshops, and participate in special activities designed to inspire and enhance your professional growth. This is your opportunity to share expertise, discover new teaching strategies, and network with leaders in the field.
Registration Now Open:
Registration is officially open for the 2026 AAPT Winter Meeting! This year’s streamlined three-day program (Saturday–Monday) brings you plenaries, contributed sessions, posters, and networking, all in an efficient format designed to maximize your time and impact.
Early Bird Deadline: Friday, November 14, 2025
Register early to secure the best rates.
Poster Submissions:
Poster Submissions are due by Friday, November 14, 2025. Don’t miss the chance to highlight your research and be part of the conversation shaping physics education.
Housing:
Reserve your stay at the Horseshoe Las Vegas, our official conference hotel. The housing cut-off date is Friday, December 12, 2025. Book early to guarantee your accommodations at the conference rate.
Krista E. Wood to be Honored with the 2026 Homer L. Dodge Citation for Distinguished Service to AAPT
AAPT has announced that Krista E. Wood will receive the association's Homer L. Dodge Citation for Distinguished Service to AAPT during their 2026 Winter Meeting.
"Dr. Krista Wood is recognized with the Homer L. Dodge Citation for her sustained service, mentorship, and vision to the AAPT community. Dr. Wood has provided exemplary leadership at both the regional and national levels of AAPT. As president of the Southern Ohio Section, she revitalized governance, strengthened community bonds, and welcomed new members with generosity and care. Nationally, she served with distinction as Member-at-Large for Two-Year Colleges on the AAPT Board of Directors, as a mentor for new and mid-career faculty, and as a leader in OPTYCs and the New Faculty Development Series." Read more
David Sturm to Receive the 2026 Homer L. Dodge Citation for Distinguished Service to AAPT
AAPT has announced that David Sturm will receive the association's Homer L. Dodge Citation for Distinguished Service to AAPT during the 2026 Winter Meeting.
David is recognized for "his exceptional service, leadership, and mentorship of AAPT community members. David has encouraged and guided many new and early career members to become leaders in the Association. He has served AAPT with distinction at both the national and section levels, including leadership in the New England Section, on the Board of Directors, and in key roles with PIRA, ALPhA, and PTRA. He has played a vital role in strengthening ties between the national organization and its sections, and his dedicated work on the Nominating Committee has ensured strong leadership for AAPT’s future."Read more
2026 Homer L. Dodge Citation for Distinguished Service to AAPT to be Awarded to Raeghan Graessle
AAPT has announced that Raeghan Graessle will receive the association's Homer L. Dodge Citation for Distinguished Service to AAPT during the 2026 Winter Meeting. Graessle is recognized for her exceptional service and leadership to AAPT community members. Read more
Meghan DiBacco Named as 2026 Recipient of the Doc Brown Futures Award
AAPT has announced that the 2026 recipient of the Doc Brown Futures Award is Meghan DiBacco. The Doc Brown Futures 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. The award will be presented during the 2026 Winter Meeting. Read more
Winter 2026 AAPT Fellows
The 2026 AAPT Fellows Awardees have been announced. AAPT Fellows are distinguished physicists, educators, administrators, and communicators who have been recognized for their contributions to the physics education community.
The 2026 Winter Fellows are:
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Dwain Desbien Recognized with AAPT’s 2026 Melba Newell Phillips Medal
The American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) proudly announces that Dwain Desbien, will be awarded the Melba Newell Phillips Medal. The award will be presented during the AAPT 2026 Winter Meeting.
This honor recognizes “his pioneering work in Modeling pedagogy, his transformative impact on the professional development of physics educators nationwide, his decades of creative leadership and dedicated service to AAPT, and his work advancing physics education and inspiring generations of teachers and students.” Read more
Ruth Chabay and Bruce Sherwood Share the 2026 Hans Christian Oersted Medal
The American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) has announced that Ruth Chabay and Bruce Sherwood will share the prestigious Hans Christian Oersted Medal. The Medal will be awarded at a Ceremonial Session of the AAPT Winter Meeting where they will also deliver a plenary lecture.
The Oersted Medal citation recognizes "their revolutionary and lasting impact on the teaching of physics through the creation of Matter & Interactions, their work transforming introductory physics to integrate computation and emphasize fundamental principles, their influence on curriculum reform internationally, and their pioneering work which set a new standard for innovation in physics education and inspired generations of educators and students." Read more.
2026 Homer L. Dodge Citation for Distinguished Service to AAPT to be Awarded to Tatsu Takeuchi
AAPT has announced that Tatsu Takeuchi will receive the association's Homer L. Dodge Citation for Distinguished Service to AAPT during their 2026 Winter Meeting. Takeuchi is recognized with the Homer L. Dodge citation for “exemplary work in greatly expanding the reach of the Chesapeake Section of AAPT by running extraordinarily successful section meetings and by modernizing the bylaws and administrative status of the section. His work in the Executive chain is a model for all sections of AAPT”. Read more.
Department-Level STEM Education Change Efforts Survey
Seeking All STEM Education Change Efforts: For a new NSF-funded project (Collaborative Research: Characterizing the emerging field of departmental change and empowering an inclusive network of practitioners), Joel Corbo and a team of researchers are seeking examples of projects that aim to improve STEM education through department-level, team-based work. While they have combed the literature for these kinds of projects, they know that many departmental change efforts are never published. If you have a department-level change effort, please share your information here: HTTPS://COL.ST/L2FRK.
An important message from AAPT leadership
We all recognize that this is a rapidly changing environment for AAPT, our community, and the federal agencies we interact with. It is unclear what the final outcomes may include, but many professional societies in science and education, including AAPT, are monitoring the situation. We are grappling with information about the situation as it comes in. Understandably, you are likely to be quite concerned on many levels, both professional and personal.
During volatile times, coming together becomes ever more important, collectively working towards positive steps forward. This is a time to foster our community, so no one stands alone. This is a time when the educational community matters more than ever, especially within the group engaged in the teaching and learning of Physics. AAPT is, fundamentally, a community - one that has always aimed to, and always will aim to, support its members and our shared mission. Let us know how we can help you as AAPT members - whether that consists of sharing information gleaned from our network of professional societies, asynchronous topical discussion on the COMMUNITIES site, a topical AAPT coffee hour, or some other means of collectively finding our way forward.
Submit your suggestions here about how AAPT can help you.
Read the statement from the AAPT Board of Directors affirming AAPT's values.
AAPT Joins Coalition Filing Suit Challenging DOGE Attack on Congressionally-Approved STEM Programs
A coalition of organizations representing educators and researchers has filed a legal challenge to the recent mass termination of grants by the National Science Foundation (NSF). The coalition of plaintiffs includes the American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT), American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U), Women in Engineering ProActive Network (WEPAN), American Educational Research Association (AERA), American Association of University Professors (AAUP), and United Auto Workers (UAW) (which represents graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, faculty and university staff working on campuses). The coalition is represented in the matter by Democracy Forward and the Norton Law Firm. A hearing has been scheduled at the US District Court in Washington, DC, for August 7, 2025, at 1 pm. The hearing is open to the public. Read more here. More information will be available on AAPT COMMUNITIES.
Access the AAPT COMMUNITIES platform on Tradewing's new App!
You can find instructions on how to download and install the new app here.
Call for papers: AJP Special issue on motivating physics learning through research applications
AJP invites physics researchers to show how undergraduate physics is used in their area of research. Our goal is to provide compelling examples that instructors can teach in class or turn into exercises for students. Brief contributions are especially encouraged. Submissions should be completed by December 31, 2025, for publication in a special issue to appear in Fall 2026. For more information about the special issue, see the call for papers or email Beth Parks, AJP Editor, ajp-edoffice@aip.org. For general information about the journal and preparing contributions, see our webpage, and read current and past issues here.
AAPT list of Physics Department Reviewers
AAPT is in the process of updating our list of Physics Department Reviewers. If you would like to be part of our department reviewer list, then please complete the form and upload your CV.
Information collected in this form will be shared with departments that contact AAPT requesting the list of potential reviewers. Your information will be reviewed before you are added to the list. AAPT will regularly update the list of departmental reviewers.
You must be an AAPT member to be on the list of reviewers.
Contact Julie McIntyre with any questions at jmcintyre@aapt.org.
AAPT joins other STEM professional societies supporting U.S. researchers, educators, and academics
"Scientific truths are nonpartisan. It has never been more important to recommit to scientific knowledge, and to ensure you have access to data, are free from censorship, and are able to do your valuable work.
We are committed to working every day to ensure that the researchers who have devoted their lives to discovery and truth can safely continue working to improve lives and benefit society."
Read the full message here.
Nominate Yourself to Become a Member of an Area Committee!
The National Nominating Committee is seeking nominations for all Area Committee. As an Area Committee member you will play a crucial role in helping your Area Committee actively work on their respective missions. All AAPT members are eligible to serve on an Area Committee. Go directly to the Nomination Form or email nominations@aapt.org.
We want your input for enhancing collaborations
The leadership of the American Physical Society (APS) and the American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) recently formed a Task Force to explore ways that AAPT and APS can enhance collaborations, building on the success of Physics Teacher Education Collation, STEP UP, and other projects. The Task Force is seeking ways to enhance the collaborations in support of the joint educational missions of both professional societies. We ask for your input about improving existing collaborations, beginning new ones, and removing barriers to effective cooperation. Please complete this short survey.
Seeking members for the Annual Meeting Program (AMP) subcommittees for the 2026 and 2027 National Meetings
The AAPT Meeting Planning Committee (MPC) is seeking members interested in being part of the Annual Meeting Program (AMP) subcommittees for the 2026 and 2027 meetings. The 2026 meetings are: WM26 - January 17 - 20, Las Vegas, Nevada & SM26 - July 18 - 22, Pasadena, California. The 2027 meetings are: WM27 - January 9 - 12, New Orleans, Louisiana & SM27 - July 31 - August 4, Washington, DC. AMP committee members are tasked to engage in the organization and planning of national meetings as representatives of the AAPT general membership to ensure that the best interests of all stakeholders in AAPT are considered in content, structure, and accessibility for national meetings. If you are interested in being considered for either of these committees, please reach out to the Chair of AAPT's MPC Brad Conrad at brad.r.conrad@gmail.com.
Nominate Yourself or a Colleague for the Doc Brown Futures Award
Are you a physics teacher early in your career and love being in the classroom with your students? Do you want to enhance those experiences by drawing closer to your AAPT colleagues and be recognized for your passion? Or, do you know an early career AAPT member who fits this description? If so, I would love to have these accomplishments recognized by having you or your colleague receive the Doc Brown Futures Award! What does the awardee receive? A monetary prize of $1,000, a commemorative plaque, and a complimentary registration at an AAPT Summer Meeting to receive the award. Additionally, they receive two nights lodging at the conference hotel and a reimbursement for reasonable travel expenses. The awardee can enjoy time with a mentor who is a current AAPT leader and will learn how they may enhance physics education including a possible role in AAPT leadership circles. Read more
Anonymous Reporting Tool!
AAPT has implemented an ethics and compliance hotline called "Red Flag Reporting." Red Flag Reporting is an independent company that is dedicated to protecting organizations plus their employees, assets, reputations, and in the case of AAPT, our members. This service allows people to report any concerns regarding activities at AAPT events in violation of our code of conduct. To file a report, provide client code AAPTEvent and simply do one of the following:
• Visit www.RedFlagReporting.com and click on "File a Report"
• Call 1-877-647-3335
• Text RFR to 234-231-9005
• You may also use the following (be sure to be detail oriented, provide our client code, and indicate if you wish to be anonymous or not): Fax to 330-572-8146, Email to redflag@redflagreporting.com, Mail to RFR, P.O. Box 4230, Akron, Ohio 44321
We would like everyone to take the time to watch the appropriate video(s) here: Event Attendee Training Videos.
For more information, see this information posted in COMMUNITIES. If you have questions about AAPT's policies regarding these types of matters, we encourage you to review the information contained in our Code of Conduct.
Support AAPT and Join the 1930 Society!
Your support goes above and beyond member dues, and we are so grateful to members like you who are investing in the future of physics education. That's why we decided to launch the 1930 Society. This special group of supporters, named after our founding year, honors contributions of $500 or more every year to our association so we can better serve physics educators and the physics education community.
Would you like to get involved with the 1930 Society? Donate today!
Call to Area Committees and List Serves - AAPT COMMUNITIES
If you chair an Area Committee and are interested in creating a group on COMMUNITIES, please get in touch with us. This may be the best way to create a "friends of the committee" group going forward. Using this method, the Chair could set the default delivery option for the group to Real-Time, which would most accurately mirror the current list serve model. These groups would be open for any AAPT member to join. We would like to start with a handful of these groups as a pilot program to see how it works. If you are interested, please reach out to Mike Hall (mhall@aapt.org).
For those who do not choose to create a dedicated group on COMMUNITIES, you can still use the platform to let AAPT members know about your activities by posting in the General Community. We encourage all AAPT members to visit the AAPT COMMUNITIES platform and follow the Tag for any committee that you are interested in. Likewise, we encourage Committee Chairs to use this tag when posting information relevant to your committee.
Join Us for AAPT Virtual Coffee Hours
AAPT Virtual Coffee Hours provide opportunities for our members to share experiences and knowledge with one another to provide the best physics education possible to their students. These events are usually topical and include a short presentation, but we also encourage group discussion and participation in an informal setting. Virtual Coffee Hours are a benefit of your AAPT membership. We hope that you join us!
Check here for the next Virtual Coffee Hour. Check your inbox for an invitation. Please make sure you RSVP to the event. Everyone who RSVPs will receive a Zoom login a few hours before the call. We hope you can join us!
Coffee Hours are on hiatus but will resume in the fall.
Help Support AAPT!
We are living in incredibly challenging times. AAPT has been on the forefront providing resources to help physics educators. However, we need your support to continue AAPT's programs and resources. Gifts to the AAPT Annual Fund support the everyday operations of AAPT, from inspiring excellence through educational programming to recognizing award winning physics professionals, all critical pieces in supporting the advancement of physics education. Many of these programs run year round that need your support--donate today to the Annual Fund to make a difference!
Find a New Job This Year
The AAPT Career Center is here to help make your job hunting easier! With our powerful search tools, you'll be able to narrow things down by education level, sector, and experience, to find exactly what you're looking for. We work directly with academic institutions searching for the finest talent to fill the latest teaching posts, including positions like lecturer, instructor, and full professor. Browse our full list of jobs today.
CRC Handbook Needs Physics Teachers!
The CRC Handbook is looking for a physics teacher (high school or undergraduate) to help review physics topics in the CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics. If interested, please contact Dr. John Rumble - Editor-in-Chief at john.rumble@crchbcp.com.
Organization for Physics at Two-Year Colleges
OPTYCs (The Organization for Physics at Two-Year Colleges) is busy planning for future events and programs. To get the latest news, please check our website: https://optycs.aapt.org. Our events are free of charge, and open to everyone! We hope to see you soon!
Calling TYC members!
OPTYCs The Organization for Physics at Two-Year Colleges is continuing virtual events, even though NSF terminated the grant that funds us.
Join us for free virtual professional development opportunities! Open to everyone!
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!
U.S. Physics Team Earned Five Gold Medals at the 2025 International Physics Olympiad
The U.S. Physics Team, represented by the five traveling members, competed with student scholars from 85 nations at the International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) held July 17–25 at PALAISEAU, Ecole Polytechnique, Paris, France. The 2025 International Physics Olympiad reflected the theme "Physics Beyond Frontiers." Each of these team members earned a Gold Medal. The U. S. Team is the only Country team to achieve five Gold Medals. Read more
2026 AAPT PhysicsBowl Contest
Registration for the 2026 PhysicsBowl contest will open early December. Updates will be posted on the PhysicsBowl webpage.
2026 F=ma Contest
Registration for the 2026 F=ma exam will open mid to late October. Registration information will be posted on the U.S. Physics Team homepage.
AAPT Member gives Tedx Talk
James Lincoln has given a ted talk that may interest his fellow AAPT Members. "The Passion of the Teacher Rings True" AAPT member. The video is free to watch and contains experiments and physics history. View talk here.
NEXUS/Physics
NEXUS/Physics is a research-based Introductory Physics for Life Sciences (IPLS) class designed to
The NEXUS/Physics problem collection is also available in an online, partially autograded commercial product, ExpertTA.
If you teach an IPLS course, consider our new online, interactive textbooks: Living Physics 1 and Living Physics 2 . These books consist of NEXUS/Physics material revised into a highly readable, coherent commercial text with integrated auto-graded questions, PhET simulations, and lots of authentic biological examples. Available from Top Hat. Royalties from both commercial products go to AAPT to support the Living Physics Portal.
Learn about APS' membership fee waiver for financial hardship
Our strength lies with our community, and we want to ensure that the community not only stays strong but grows. That's why we're waiving membership dues for those facing job loss or financial hardship. We encourage you to share this initiative with colleagues who will benefit.
Get involved: Meet with your members of Congress
APS continues to counteract threats to science funding. Use our toolkit to meet with members of Congress, get resources through our APS in Action hub, or request a membership fee waiver if you’re facing financial hardship.
Physics and astronomy education consultants directory
Looking for support for your physics or astronomy education project? The newly-relaunched Physics and Astronomy Education Consultants Directory on PhysPort lists consultants who have expertise in physics and astronomy education research. Consultants can support PIs and departmental projects through external evaluation, incorporating educational innovations, designing programs, offering professional development, and other functions. Explore the directory.
Register for Nov. 5 webinar: Staying informed on visa and immigration issues as an international student.
The webinar will provide information on visas and immigration, political and policy challenges, and access to APS support and resources. Register for the webinar.
November Science Trust Project Community Hour
Date and Time:Nov. 10, 2025, 2-3 p.m. ET
Description: Curious about what actions scientists can act on to address misinformation about science? Join us Monday, Nov. 10, 2025, from 2-3 p.m. ET to learn more about the current state of knowledge on science misinformation (how it originates, how it spreads, and its impacts) and what recommendations from the recent National Academies’ report – Understanding and Addressing Misinformation About Science– individual scientists and the scientific community can act on. Click here to Register
Educator Workshop: Teaching Strategies that Work | Nov. 13
Hosted by FTI, AAS, and APS. Learn principles of teaching and learning to guide teaching choices. Register now. .
November JNIPER Coffee Hour
Date and Time:Nov. 13, 2025, 10-11:30 a.m. ET
Description: How can the combination of art, science, and storytelling support more accessible, engaging, and equitable science communication? Join us Thursday, Nov. 13 from 10-11:30 a.m. ET to learn more! Together, we will explore how art can be used to effectively communicate complex scientific research as well as open up space for shared exploration and understanding. Click here to Register
Educator Workshop: Supportive Research Environments for Graduate Students | Nov. 20
Hosted by EP3, AAS, and APS. Panel on strategies and practices for effective leadership and professional development of graduate students in research groups. Register now. .
Resources for Physics Courses from the Effective Practices for Physics Programs (EP3 Guide)
The Effective Practices for Physics Programs (EP3) Guide includes recommendations for the various undergraduate physics courses your program may provide. Check out the sections focused on introductory courses for STEM majors and for life sciences majors, courses for non-STEM majors, and upper-level physics courses.
Up-to-date APS resources for job-seekers
The updated APS Careers 2025 guide offers new resources, including an employer directory of hiring companies. For more support, visit our physics careers hub.
Nominations open: EP3 Editorial Board
APS and AAPT established the EP3 Editorial Board to review and update the Effective Practices for Physics Programs (EP3) Guide. The EP3 Editorial Board seeks nominations and self-nominations for two open seats serving four-year terms starting January 1. Learn more on the EP3 Team Page, and apply today.
The 2025 TWIN CITIES (November 8, 2025) and BOSTON Area (October 4, 2025-REGISTER NOW!) PICUP Workshops: Integrating Computation into High School and Undergraduate Physics
All you who dwell in these areas (and beyond, depending on your willingness to drive a little for a big gain!) are invited to participate in the 3rd Annual UMN/Twin Cities, and the inaugural Boston Area PICUP Workshops. Also referred to as Distributed Institutes for Computational Education in Physics (DICEs), these workshops are intended for those who desire to energize their physics courses at all levels, and the scope is appropriate for physics teachers from high schools, 2-year colleges, and 4-year colleges and universities. Workshop details and registration information can be found here:
https://www.compadre.org/PICUP/events/TwinCities2025/
https://www.compadre.org/PICUP/events/Boston2025/
Please note that these PICUP workshops are intended to be held annually in these regions, and we urge you to be involved. We are looking to develop a working, supportive community of like-minded instructors who teach computation in their physics classes, and to grow these efforts into thriving, self-sustaining communities that support computation in physics into the future and beyond. Please spread the word to other faculty you may know that could benefit from this experience, and do your best to join us this fall.
Watch the Newly Available Video, "Professional Societies and You"
It's easy to get so caught up in day-to-day professional responsibilities that you end up working in a bubble. Yet if your goal is to expand your career opportunities, engaging in the larger physical sciences community is an important step. For students and early-career scientists especially, joining a professional society can help build interpersonal networks and open up avenues for career advancement. Watch the video to learn more!
Opportunity: Help Identify High-Quality Instructional Materials with EdReports
EdReports is a non-profit organization with a mission to empower educators with independent, credible, evidence-rich information about instructional materials to ensure students have what they need to be college and career-ready. They are now accepting applications for reviewers for reviews of K-12 science instructional materials. Apply now to engage in deep professional learning on the Next Generation Science Standards with a national network of skilled educators. Learn more about EdReports here and apply to become a reviewer here.
AAPT Membership
AAPT Member Spotlight
Spence Perry
Physics Teacher
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN
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Free Engineering Tomorrow Equipment for AAPT Teachers
James Lincoln, who leads the Southern California AAPT New Physics Teacher Workshops, has received approval to share the free equipment program nationwide. Teachers of SCAAPT have found the free equipment to be "very helpful and of high quality." Click here for more information.
AAPT Member Writes New AP Physics Lab Manual
The recent redesign of AP Physics, especially AP Physics 1, has motivated several recent articles and outreach efforts. However, the addition of Fluid Physics to this curriculum has motivated AAPT Member James Lincoln to write a new lab manual that includes these topics.
The lab manual contains 65 one-day labs for AP Physics 1 and AP Physics C: Mechanics, including the new unit on Fluids. Interested teachers can find purchase options on www.SCAPTI.org
AAPT On Demand Store
We are delighted to announce the launch of our new AAPT On Demand swag store! You'll find shirts, hoodies, mugs, and more in a variety of styles and colors to choose from. Visit https://ow.ly/gEH250OYnzo to view our product selections and order your swag today!
Delivery Options for Print Journals
Many of you receive the print editions of our journals at your workplace, which you may not have access to currently. We wanted to provide you with instructions on how to update your preferred mailing address in your member profile.
- 1. Log in to www.aapt.org and sign in.
- 2. Click on MY ACCOUNT.
- 3. Click the EDIT button (pencil) under ADDRESSES.
- 4. Address preferences should be listed on the right side.
As always, if you need assistance or have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us (membership@aapt.org, 301.209.3333).
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!
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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.
AAPT Member Benefit: Up to 25 Free Downloads of AIP Journals Every Year
AAPT has partnered with AIP Publishing on a valuable benefit. AAPT members receive 25 free article downloads per year from any AIP Publishing journal.
This is an exclusive AAPT member benefit. Access any one of the journals in this list of journals now by clicking the 'SIGN IN' link in the right hand corner, and logging in with your AIP Publishing username and password. Click either the "PDF" or "FULL TEXT" menu buttons to download the entire article. You will then be given an option to use one of your AAPT member credits to access the article.
Articles you download will be saved in your profile. AAPT members receive 25 free downloads each year as long as their membership remains in good standing. Members also enjoy 25% off all AIPP/AAPT co-published digital books.
New members receive an email from AIP Publishing with registration information for an AIP Publishing account. If you do not currently have access to AIPP benefits including online access to AJP and TPT, please contact the help desk at help@aip.org.
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. Deadlines for nominations are June 1st and December 1st.
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.
OSTP/NSF Working Group on Quantum Information Education
The OSTP/NSF working group on Quantum Information Education finished its report and there was a NSF press release. Read More. Also click here for full report.
James Lincoln Addresses Fluid Physics for AP Physics 1
AP Physics 1 has gone through some major changes this year. The largest of which is to add a unit on Fluid Physics which will be new for a majority of AP Physics teachers this year. To address this change, James Lincoln has produced a video series on Fluid Physics for AP Physics 1. Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYPzrDsUD48
K12 Corner
"Physics in an Astronomy Context" Mini Workshop Series
The AAPT team of the NASA Heliophysics Education Activation Team (HEAT) will be offering a series of free, short 1.5-hour workshops one Saturday each month through the 2025-2026 school year. These workshops are directed to all physics teachers (middle school, high school, two-year college, and university), and will focus on lesson ideas and digital resource packages (AAPT Digi Kits) that help teach physics topics in an astronomy context. Register for one or more sessions, and learn more HERE.
Opportunity for Physics Teachers: Pilot New Energy Modules
Enhance your physics instruction with engaging, project-based energy modules that support understanding of energy transfers, flow, and systems thinking. We're seeking 10 -15 teachers to pilot these materials, participate in professional development, and provide feedback. Qualified participants will receive compensation and support. To learn more please fill out this interest form and visit the initial research website.
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.
Barbara Wolff-Reichert Travel Grants
This endowment fund was established in 2023, by Jonathan F. Reichert to honor Barbara Wolff-Reichert and to encourage both new and experienced high school teachers, who have never done so, to attend and participate in national meetings of the American Association of Physics Teachers. Read more
Journal of High School Discovery
The Journal of High School Discovery is a new outlet for young researchers to share their work. We are the only journal created and run by high school students to publish the work of other high school students. This is a project we started out of a strong passion for science and a desire to show the world the passion of other like minded students.
We are looking for physics teachers to help curate our articles. As a curator, you would assist us by reviewing submissions for accuracy and scientific value, shaping the future of the journal. In addition, we ask for your help in connecting us with passionate students who may be interested in publishing their work.
We ask that interested teachers and students check us out at hsdjournal.com or contact us at
editor@hsdjournal.com.
In the News
Free OpenStax Astronomy Textbook Saves $92 Million
The non-profit OpenStax project at Rice University is happy to announce that the free, open-source book Astronomy, by A. Fraknoi, S. Wolff, and D. Morrison, is now the most-adopted, introductory astronomy textbook in North America, having been used by more than 1.3 million students at 2,100 universities, colleges, and schools. OpenStax estimates that the book has saved astronomy students about $92 million in textbook costs already. Anyone can see the book at http://bit.ly/astronomytextbook.
The book, which can be read on line, or downloaded via the free OpenStax app, has also been used by more than 100,000 independent readers. It is part of a project (supported by several major charitable foundations) to lower the cost of college by developing free, high-quality textbooks for every introductory class students take.
Instructors can register to adopt the book at the above website as well. Confirmed registrants will have access to the answers to the end-of-chapter questions, and other instructional materials keyed to the book. There is also a free repository (hub) of slides, videos, teaching guides, and other resources, produced by the authors and a group of enthusiastic adopters, at the OER Commons. See: oercommons.org/groups/openstax
Medical physics website available as resource for physics educators
The American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM), an affiliated organization with AAPT, just completed a large-scale effort to launch a public education website. Medical physics is a field that uses concepts in physics to address questions in medicine. Medical physicists work in research, education, and clinical capacities in medical imaging, radiation therapy, and health physics. Physics students who want to learn how an MRI scanner works, read about how radiation affects cells, or just want to learn about a career in applied physics will enjoy this website, which includes an active "Ask the Expert" platform. https://www.medicalradiationinfo.org/.
Support Your Students' Next Steps in Physics & Astronomy - #SPSCon 2025 Awaits!
Physics and astronomy educators have a unique opportunity to support their students by encouraging them to attend the 2025 Physics and Astronomy Congress, a transformative event designed for undergraduate students exploring their future in the physical sciences. With the theme "Supporting Our Phase Shifts," the Congress will help students navigate the transitions from undergraduate studies to graduate school, industry, national labs, and beyond. Educators can play a key role by sharing this opportunity with students and helping them connect with a vibrant scientific community. In addition, educators attending the event can participate in the Career & Grad Fair, hosted by SPS, AIP, and APS, to gain insights into emerging career paths for students. They can also sign up for Lunch with Scientists, a chance to engage directly with students and share their own professional experiences— stay tuned for sign-up details, which will be available in the Congress registration portal when it opens. By encouraging students to attend #SPSCon 2025, educators can help them embrace their phase shifts and take the next step in their physics and astronomy journeys.
Find Resources for Teaching Physics for Life Sciences Students on the Living Physics Portal
The Living Physics Portal is an online environment for physics educators to find, share, and discuss free teaching materials for 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. The Portal is available for free to all verified educators.
Features available on the Portal are:
• Anyone can view and download over 200 resources in our Vetted Library.
• Registered users can also view and download over 100 resources in our Community Library, along with answer keys and other instructor supplements, and join discussions about resources.
• Registered users can contribute curricular resources and instructor resources to our Community Library and Vetted Library, including adaptations of others' resources, and join our discussions. We accept all kinds of resources at all grain sizes, from a single activity to materials for a whole course. We encourage you to start by submitting a small activity to our Community Library. Once you get the hang of that, we invite you to contribute your polished materials to our Vetted Library to be reviewed by our editors.
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.
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://careers.aapt.org/employers/ to get posting!
Jobs Announcements from the Career Center
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Physics in Experimental/Computational Physics
Santa Clara University
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Assistant/Associate Professor in Theoretical or Experimental Atomic, Molecular, & Optical Physics
The Ohio State University
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Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Physics in Experimental Applied Physics
Davidson College
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Assistant Professor of Physics (tenure-track)
University of Rochester
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