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Ready for #AAPTWM27 but costs holding you back? Grab our K–12 Funding Toolkit—letter templates, grant tips, and sponsor drafts—to help secure support. ➡️ Access the free toolkit & check out Winter Meeting registration: ow.ly/5ahC50ZWvo7

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AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 22h

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 #ITeachPhysics

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AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Curious about science advocacy? ☕️ Join Roohi Dalal & Dawson Lang for an AAPT Virtual Coffee Hour on Oct 26, 8:30 pm ET! This event is open to the public. ow.ly/CO8O50ZWh3y #AAPTCoffeeHour #PhysicsEducation #ITeachPhysics

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AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

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 · 08/10/2026

Amherst College's Department of Physics and Astronomy invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position in physics at the rank of assistant professor. Visit the #AAPTCareerCenter to learn more and apply. ow.ly/mNHL50ZVWXo #PhysicsCareers #PhysicsJobs

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AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

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 Dec. 1st. ow.ly/9Imn50QcLtj #AAPTFund #PhysicsTeachers

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AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Princeton University is seeking a faculty member at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level in the Program in Plasma Physics within its Department of Astrophysical Sciences to begin in fall 2027. Visit the #AAPTCareerCenter to learn more and apply. ow.ly/GiRX50ZVuZA #PhysicsCareers

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AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Excited for #AAPTWM27? Check out the many great 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 · 06/10/2026

AAPT is offering funding assistance to members of the physics education community to help defray the cost of attending #AAPTWM27. Access Dependent Care & Accessibility Grants at: ow.ly/f8yh50ZV8le and Travel Grants at: ow.ly/6vlg50ZV8la. Apply by November 1st. #AAPTGrants

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AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Congratulations to Francis Halzen, the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics winner for "decisive contributions to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and the discovery of high-energy neutrinos of astrophysical origin"! 🌟 Dr. Halzen is also a Plenary Speaker at #AAPTWM27. ow.ly/IYq450ZV1ls ow.ly/xXQC50YJ4um

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AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

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 · 05/10/2026

Happy World Teachers’ Day! 🌟 Celebrating educators who spark curiosity and inspire tomorrow’s innovators. Thank you for bringing physics to life! Enjoy these free articles from AJP and TPT: American Journal of Physics (ow.ly/7B7l50ZUAAm) The Physics Teacher (ow.ly/QLBs50ZUAAt)

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AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Meet Skye Blue! 🐾 A five-year-old Australian Cattle Dog, aka Blue Heeler. Skye was born on a farm in MD. His award-winning father, Loki, is Canadian. His mother, Salsa, is from MD. Skye loves frisbees, pull toys, strawberries, & couch naps. #AAPTPhysicsTeachersPets @bethacunningham.bsky.social

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AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

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 · 02/10/2026

AAPT is pleased to announce that Joseph A. Giaime has been selected to receive the 2027 Richtmyer Memorial Lecture Award. The award will be presented during the winter meeting. Read more ➡ ow.ly/Lqvq50ZU7sg #AAPTAwards #AAPTWM27

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AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

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 December 11th. ow.ly/rc7r50ZHsYV #AAPTConferences #AAPTMeeting #ITeachPhysics

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AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

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 · 01/10/2026

AAPT is pleased to announce Jan Mader as the 2027 recipient of the Lillian McDermott Medal! The award will be presented at the 2027 AAPT Winter Meeting. Read more ➡ ow.ly/ivcc50ZTI6A #AAPTAwards #AAPTWM27 #AAPT

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AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

We are pleased to announce that our October Member Spotlight is Craig Wiegert, Associate Professor and Senior Associate Head at the University of Georgia! Read more about Craig here ➡ ow.ly/e0An50ZTw20 #AAPTMemberspotlight #PhysicsTeachers #PhysicsEducation #ITeachPhysics

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AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Excited for #AAPTWM27? We are too! Check out the awesome Plenary and Award Speakers joining us this year—be sure to add them to your schedule. Learn more ➡ ow.ly/BJmL50ZTv4S #AAPTConference #AAPTMeeting #PhysicsEducation #PhysicsTeachers #ITeachPhysics

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AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

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 · 30/09/2026

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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AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

You will. Think positive! :)

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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. 🧪🎢

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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 · 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

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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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