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American Association of Physics Teachers — Strengthening Physics Education, Supporting Physics Teachers #Physics #ITeachPhysics #PhysicsTeachers #AAPTWM27 aapt.org

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AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 10h
Interested in tackling AI challenges in physics education? Join the AAPT AI Leadership Working Group, a year-long action-research initiative. Apply by October 12! ow.ly/AIgI50ZSfmb #PhysicsEducation #PhysicsTeachers #AI #ITeachPhysics #AAPT
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AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 13h
Do you teach physics and need support? Consider applying to the Bauder Fund for assistance with special physics teaching activities. Deadline to apply is December 1. Learn more at ow.ly/c6mV50YnbWE #AAPTFunding #AAPTGrants
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AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 16h
AAPT is pleased to announce that Daniel Borrero Echeverry will receive the Homer L. Dodge Citation for Distinguished Service to AAPT. The award will be presented at the 2027 Winter Meeting. Read more ➡ ow.ly/JlsH50ZT4wm #AAPTAwards #AAPTWM27 #ITeachPhysics
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W. Brian Lane (he/him), PhD @wbrianlane.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Be sure to come check out our Adventures with Emmy sample game! No experience necessary and our grant will refund your registration fee. 🎢
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AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Excited for #AAPTWM27? Don’t miss out on the fantastic workshops happening on January 9th! Workshops fill up fast—secure your spot early! Explore the lineup and add your favorites to your registration: ow.ly/vSPy50ZQCNL #AAPTMeeting #AAPTConference
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AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
The Physics Department of the Naval Postgraduate School invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant/Associate Professor levels. Visit the #AAPTCareerCenter to learn more and apply. ow.ly/bIPj50ZSKoG #PhysicsCareers #PhysicsJobs
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AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
AAPT is pleased to announce that Stamatis Vokos will receive the Homer L. Dodge Citation for Distinguished Service to AAPT. The award will be presented at the 2027 AAPT Winter Meeting. Read more ➡ ow.ly/YzsG50ZSG5W #AAPTAwards #AAPTWM27
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Bree Barnett Dreyfuss @barnettdreyfuss.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Homecoming theme this year is all about travel. Today's spirit day was to dress like you were traveling. For me that's often heading to @aapthq.bsky.social so I dressed appropriately. 🧪🎢
Bree is shown in a black polo shirt with the AAPT logo on the pocket. She js also wearing a conference name lanyard from a recent meeting.
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AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Poster Presentation submissions are being accepted for #AAPTWM27. Submission deadline is Friday, October 23rd at 5 pm ET. ow.ly/Uu6O50ZNmzN #AAPTConference #AAPTMeeting #ITeachPhysics #PhysicsEducation #PhysicsTeachers
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AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Take advantage of #AAPTWM27 Early Bird Registration rates! Register today and get ready to hear from outstanding plenary speakers, participate in workshops, informative sessions, events, and more. Early Bird rates end on October 23rd. ow.ly/xXQC50YJ4um #AAPTConference #AAPTMeeting #ITeachPhysics
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AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Interested in tackling AI challenges in physics education? Join the AAPT AI Leadership Working Group, a year-long action-research initiative. Apply by October 12! ow.ly/AIgI50ZSfmb #PhysicsEducation #PhysicsTeachers #AI #ITeachPhysics #AAPT
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AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
The AAPT Career Center is the ultimate hub for collegiate physics teaching! From assistant to full professorships, we’ve got academic ranks at every level. Looking for your next big step? Check out the latest openings today! careers.aapt.org #AAPTCareerCenter #PhysicsJobs #PhysicsCareers
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AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Get a head start on your #AAPTWM27 meeting plans by reserving your room at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside Hotel. Mention the AAPT room block and reserve your space by the December 11th deadline. ow.ly/rc7r50ZHsYV #AAPTConferences #AAPTMeeting #ITeachPhysics
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AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Join us for an AAPT Virtual Coffee Hour, "Dark Matter Day: Activities to Use with Students," with facilitators Marla Glover & Ken Cecire on October 12th at 7:30 pm ET. This event is open to the public. ow.ly/UpvI50ZNt19 #AAPTCoffeeHour #PhysicsEducation #ITeachPhysics
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AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Check out the Living Physics Portal! An online environment for physics educators to find, share, and discuss free teaching materials for introductory physics for life sciences (IPLS)! ow.ly/5eZa50NqeNa. #Physics #PhysicsTeachers #PhysicsEducation #ITeachPhysics
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Physics Today @physicstoday.aip.org · 24/09/2026
High school student Jasmine Wu won first place in the Contrived category of @aapthq.bsky.social’s High School Physics Photo Contest for her photo of Epsom salt undergoing birefringence. When viewed through a DIY polariscope, the high-resolution image evokes the surface of a planet beyond our own.
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The Crystal Planet: Magnesium Sulfate Birefringence
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AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Attend the 2026 PICUP Chesapeake DICE Workshop happening at the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, VA, on October 11, from 8:00 am - 12:30 pm EST! Learn more and register today! ow.ly/ukQ650ZHoqo #PhysicsEducation #PICUPDICE
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AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
AAPT is its members. Together, we’ll keep shaping physics education for years to come. #WeArePhysicsEducation #PhysicsTeachers #PhysicsEducation #AAPT aapt.org
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AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Check out the great workshops happening on January 9th at #AAPTWM27! Learn new teaching techniques and engage with colleagues. Register early—spots fill fast! Visit ow.ly/nK3r50ZQCNb to add them. #AAPTMeeting #AAPTConference #ITeachPhysics
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AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Early Bird Registration for #AAPTWM27 is now OPEN! Register now and get ready to hear from outstanding plenary speakers, participate in workshops, informative sessions, events, and more. Rates end on October 23. ow.ly/EAJC50ZQxqI #AAPTConference #AAPTMeeting #ITeachPhysics
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AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
AAPT Members, did you know you can purchase from the AAPT Book Archive Collection at a discounted rate? Access digital copies at 25% off or print copies for $30/book! Check out the collection here ➡ ow.ly/T78K50UZBQk #AAPTMemberDiscounts #AAPTBooks
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AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Are you an undergraduate student or high school senior enrolled or planning to enroll in a physics teacher preparation curriculum program? Apply for the Barbara Lotze Scholarship for Future Physics Teachers. Apply by December 1st. ow.ly/9Imn50QcLtj #AAPTFund #PhysicsTeachers #PhysicsEducation
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AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Huge shoutout to our PTRA Bootcamp cohort, Bryn Bishop, for embracing lifelong learning and stepping up to lead in an ever-evolving educational landscape! 💡✨ #WeArePhysicsEducation #PhysicsTeachers #AAPT
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AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Poster Presentation submissions are being accepted for #AAPTWM27. Submission deadline is Friday, October 23rd at 5 pm ET. ow.ly/Uu6O50ZNmzN #AAPTConference #AAPTMeeting #ITeachPhysics #PhysicsEducation #PhysicsTeachers
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AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Salisbury University is accepting applications for an Assistant Professor position in the Department of Physics. This is a 10-month, full-time, tenure-track position beginning in August 2027. Visit the #AAPTCareerCenter to learn more and apply. ow.ly/e7hy50ZPfLx #PhysicsCareers #PhysicsJobs
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AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Curious about what's in store for you at #AAPTWM27? Take a peek at the Schedule at a Glance for a quick look at all the exciting sessions planned. Access it here ➡ ow.ly/sjBU50ZHXVJ and get ready for an awesome conference experience—we can't wait to welcome you! #AAPTMeeting #ITeachPhysics
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AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Register for the Fall 2026 Meeting of the Chesapeake Section of the American Association of Physics Teachers #CSAAPT! The meeting will be held on October 10, followed by a #PICUP Workshop on October 11 at William & Mary in Williamsburg, VA. Learn more ➡ indico.phys.vt.edu/event/77/
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AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Let’s hear your voice! Want to get involved with AAPT committees, programs, and virtual events? Now’s your chance. Not a member? Join AAPT today at ow.ly/bBjx50ZbbqG using discount code: WAP26 and get 25% off your first year’s dues. #WeArePhysicsEducation #PhysicsTeachers #Physics #AAPT
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AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
The Department of Physics and Astronomy of the University of Notre Dame invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in theoretical condensed matter physics. Visit the #AAPTCareerCenter to learn more and apply. ow.ly/XQuA50ZOkb1 #PhysicsandAstromony
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AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
During Congressional Visit Days on Capitol Hill, AAPT member Marta Stoeckel and staff member Justine Harren engaged with Minnesota's senators and representatives to advocate for comprehensive support for National Science Foundation (NSF) funding. 🏛️ #STEM #Education #PhysicsEducation
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AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
AAPT on Capitol Hill today with AIP and AAS to advocate for astronomy and physics education. L to R: Laura Lyon, AIP; Alex Serati, AAS; Alycia Weinberger, AAS; Senator Van Hollen; Beth Cunningham, AAPT; and Elissa Levy, AAPT member. #PhysicsandAstronomy #PhysicsEducation
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AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Attend the 2026 PICUP Chesapeake DICE Workshop happening at the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, VA, on October 11, from 8:00 am - 12:30 om EST! Learn more and register today! ow.ly/ukQ650ZHoqo #PhysicsEducation #PICUPDICE
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AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Join us for an AAPT Virtual Coffee Hour, "Dark Matter Day: Activities to Use with Students," with facilitators Marla Glover & Ken Cecire on October 12th at 7:30 pm ET. This event is open to the public. ow.ly/UpvI50ZNt19 #AAPTCoffeeHour #PhysicsEducation #ITeachPhysics
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AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Poster Presentation submissions are being accepted for #AAPTWM27. Submission deadline is Friday, October 23rd at 5 pm ET. ow.ly/shs450ZNmzP #AAPTConference #AAPTMeeting #ITeachPhysics #PhysicsEducation #PhysicsTeachers
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AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
TODAY is the last day to submit a presentation for #AAPTWM27! Don't miss out on the opportunity to present. Get your presentation submitted by 5:00 pm ET! ow.ly/NKYT50ZMxIk #AAPTMeeting #AAPTConference
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AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
At AAPT, we are committed to fostering a strong sense of community, shared purpose, and belonging among our members. #WeArePhysicsEducation #ITeachPhysics #PhysicsTeachers #AAPT
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AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Are you an undergraduate student or high school senior enrolled in or planning to enroll in a physics teacher preparation curriculum program? Apply for the Barbara Lotze Scholarship for Future Physics Teachers. Apply by December 1st. ow.ly/9Imn50QcLtj #AAPTFund #PhysicsTeachers #PhysicsEducation
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AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Get a head start on your #AAPTWM27 meeting plans by reserving your room at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside Hotel. Mention the AAPT room block and reserve your space by the December 11th deadline. ow.ly/rc7r50ZHsYV #AAPTConferences #AAPTMeeting #ITeachPhysics
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AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
New AIP data shows that physics PhD graduates left the US at the highest rate in 30 years in 2025. Read the full briefing at the #AAPTCareerCenter to explore the findings and what they could mean for the future of physics education and careers. ow.ly/E4Of50ZLbBN #PhysicsCareers #ScienceWorkforce
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AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Time is running out to submit a presentation for #AAPTWM27! Showcase your research, connect with peers, and submit by Sept. 11, 5 pm ET. ow.ly/QKXr50ZLbpF #AAPTConference #AAPTMeeting #CallforPresentations #ITeachPhysics #research #teaching
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AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
When members mentor and collaborate, peer support shines—sharing struggles and celebrating wins together. 🌟 #WeArePhysicsEducation #ITeachPhysics #PhysicsTeachers #PhysicsEducators #AAPT
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AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
The Department of Physics at the College of the Holy Cross invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in theoretical or computational physics, starting in August 2027. Visit the #AAPTCareerCenter to learn more and apply. ow.ly/hqNq50ZKN87 #PhysicsCareers #PhysicsJobs
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AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Attend the PICUP 2026 Atlanta DICE Workshop happening at Georgia State University, on Saturday, Sept. 26th! Learn more and register today! ow.ly/Ma4s50ZC4ct #PhysicsEducation #PICUPDICE
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AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Did you miss the presentation submission deadline? Good news! The deadline has been extended until September 11th at 5:00 pm ET! Don't delay; submit your presentation now! ow.ly/Qi0v50ZJKZi #AAPTConference #AAPTMeeting #CallforPresentations #ITeachPhysics #AAPTWM27
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AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
AAPT members know that being part of AAPT means belonging to a strong national community. AAPT Member Abigail Daane shares her perspective on the value of being involved in our community. If you're a member, we'd love to hear your story below! #WeArePhysicsEducation #AAPT
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AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Amherst College is accepting applications for a full-time tenure-track position in physics at the rank of assistant professor. To learn more and apply, visit the #AAPTCareerCenter. ow.ly/uTtq50ZIr0I #PhysicsJobs #PhysicsCareers
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AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
AAPT is accepting presentation submissions for #AAPTWM27! Learn more and submit a presentation today! Submission deadline is Friday, September 4 at 5 pm ET. ow.ly/wk0G50ZIi1f #AAPTMeeting #CallforPresentations #ITeachPhysics #research #teaching
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AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Curious about what's in store for the 2027 AAPT Winter Meeting? Take a peek at the Schedule at a Glance for a quick look at all the exciting sessions planned. Access here ➡ ow.ly/Jxbn50ZHXVK and get ready for an awesome conference experience! #AAPTWM27 #AAPTConference #AAPTMeeting #ITeachPhysics
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AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
We are pleased to announce that our September Member Spotlight is Kelvin C. Kibler, a retired secondary physics and Engineering Teacher in Pearland, TX! Read more about Kelvin here ➡ ow.ly/2UIV50ZHFw9 #AAPTMemberspotlight #PhysicsTeachers #PhysicsEducation
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AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Get a head start on your #AAPTWM27 meeting plans by reserving your room at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside Hotel. Mention the AAPT room block and reserve your space by the December 11 deadline. ow.ly/Nsu250ZHsYT #AAPTConferences #AAPTMeeting #ITeachPhysics
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