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Physics educators across all sub-fields and sectors trust the #AAPTCareerCenter to help them find their ideal employment. Visit now to explore exciting opportunities, attract the most talented and diverse applicants, or browse the professional development resources at ow.ly/frwR50QsIt2 #PhysicsJobs

Today is the deadline to submit a presentation for #AAPTSM26! Learn more and submit a presentation by 5:00 pm PT. ow.ly/aJ2v50Ycs1u #AAPTConference #AAPTMeeting #CallforPresentations #ITeachPhysics #research #teaching

Attend the LA Area PICUP Workshop happening on May 2 from 8:30 am - 4:00 pm PT at Riverside City College in Riverside, CA! Learn more and register here ➡ ow.ly/a3cw50YpSGl #PICUPWorkshop

Join us for the next AAPT Virtual Coffee Hour on "NGSS and OpenSciEd: Secondary Physics for the 21st Century" with facilitators Dr. Mariel Kolker, NJSTA & Diego Rojas-Perilla, BSCS Science Learning, on April 21 at 7:30 pm ET. This event is open to the public. ow.ly/MqTO50Yi8my #AAPTCoffeeHour

AAPT is offering funding assistance to members of the physics education community to help defray the cost of attending #AAPTSM26. Access Dependent Care and Accessibility Grants at: ow.ly/5m9H50YimcV and Travel Grants at: ow.ly/wVN750YimcS. Apply by April 27. #AAPTMeeting #AAPTConference #AAPTGrants

Attend the North Carolina PICUP DICE Workshop happening on April 11, from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm ET at NC A&T State University! Learn more and register here ➡ ow.ly/rBNw50YpaRA #PICUPDICE2026 #PhysicsEducation #PhysicsTeachers #ITeachPhysics

The #PhysTEC Networks RFP is now open to support a second cohort of collaborative networks working to strengthen the recruitment and preparation of highly qualified high school physics teachers. Learn more and apply here phystec.org/opportunities/. #K12Education #K12Teachers #ITeachPhysics

Registration for the 2026 AAPT High School Physics Photo Contest is now open! This is a great opportunity for students at all levels to combine what they have learned in #physics with their artistic side. Learn more and register at ow.ly/BeNh50Yp4Ir #PhysicsEducation #AAPTPhotoContest2026

Attend the SLICE: Summer Leadership Institute for Computational Education in Physics Workshop happening on June 22-26 at the University of Wisconsin! Learn more and register today! Early Bird registration ends March 15th. ow.ly/TcVm50YoKKH #PICUPSLICE2026

The 2026 Physics Education Research Conference (#PERC) will take place on July 22-23 in Pasadena, CA. Learn more and submit a parallel proposal by the March 16th deadline. ow.ly/UcKk50YoAPa #PhysicsEducation #PhysicsResearch #PERConference2026

AAPT is accepting presentation submissions for #AAPTSM26! Learn more and submit a presentation today! Submission deadline is March 6th. ow.ly/aJ2v50Ycs1u #AAPTConference #AAPTMeeting #CallforPresentations #ITeachPhysics #research #teaching

Nominate your program for the 2026 #PhysTEC Local Impact Award! Learn more and submit your nomination by April 1. ow.ly/tcOJ50YoaHi #ITeachPhysics #PhysicsTeachers #PhysicsEducation

We are pleased to announce that our March Member Spotlight is Alma Robinson, Advanced Instructor and PhysTEC Teacher in Residence at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, VA! Read more about Alma here ➡ ow.ly/qK3R50Yo2VI #AAPTMemberspotlight #PhysicsTeachers #PhysicsEducation

Do you teach physics and need support? Consider applying to the Bauder fund for assistance with special physics teaching activities. Deadline to apply is July 1. Learn more at ow.ly/ByCk50YnbWJ #AAPTFunding #AAPTGrants

Start planning your trip for #AAPTSM26 by reserving your hotel room. Mention the AAPT room block and reserve your space by the June deadlines. ow.ly/pri550YhFbM
**Meeting registration will open in April.** #AAPTConferences #AAPTMeeting #ITeachPhysics

AAPT is proud to announce that Danielle Buggé, a distinguished physics teacher at West Windsor-Plainsboro High School in Princeton Junction, NJ, has been selected to receive the 2026 Paul W. Zitzewitz Award for Excellence in K12 Physics Teaching. ow.ly/Tmb150YmXBg #AAPTAward #AAPTSM26 #ITeachPhysics

Join us for the next AAPT Virtual Coffee Hour on "NGSS and OpenSciEd: Secondary Physics for the 21st Century" with facilitators Dr. Mariel Kolker, NJSTA & Diego Rojas-Perilla, BSCS Science Learning, on April 21 at 7:30 pm ET. This event is open to the public. ow.ly/MqTO50Yi8my #AAPTCoffeeHour

#Physics, #astronomy, #science teachers, join the AAPT/NASA Heliophysics Education Activation Team's free virtual workshop series one Sat. each month. Register for the next #workshop on "Star Spectra Science" March 14, from 1:00 - 2:30 PM ET. ow.ly/LgCu50XKjr1

AAPT is offering funding assistance to members of the physics education community to help defray the cost of attending #AAPTSM26. Access Dependent Care & Accessibility Grants at: ow.ly/5xev50YimJo and Travel Grants at: ow.ly/j8zG50YimJn. Apply by April 27. #AAPTGrants #ITeachPhysics

TODAY is the last day to register for the 2026 PHYSICSBOWL! Visit ➡ ow.ly/OR7O50XR4jV to learn more and register. #PhysicsBowl2026 #PhysicsEducation #PhysicsTeachers #Physics

Registration for the 2026 PHYSICSBOWL has been extended until February 25th! Visit ➡ ow.ly/OR7O50XR4jV to learn more and register today! #PhysicsBowl2026 #PhysicsEducation #PhysicsTeachers #ITeachPhysics

Science policy moves fast, and staying informed matters. For the AAPT community, staying ahead means understanding how science policy impacts your work and career. Visit the AAPT Career Center to learn more. ow.ly/sgUU50Ykng9 #AAPT #PhysicsEducation #STEMEducation #PhysicsTeachers #SciencePolicy

AAPT is accepting presentation submissions for #AAPTSM26! Learn more and submit a presentation today! Submission deadline is March 6th. ow.ly/aJ2v50Ycs1u #AAPTConference #AAPTMeeting #CallforPresentations #ITeachPhysics #research #teaching

AAPT PERTG Community Conversations: "How to avoid the most common statistical issues that are seen in the statistical modeling review committee," with presenter: Tim Stelzer, Univ. of Illinois. ow.ly/B8vX50Yj5Sm #AAPT #PERTG

OPTYCs, along with AAPT and the American Astronomical Society, presents the Mid-Career Reset Program! This program is designed specifically for mid-career Two-Year College #physics and #astronomy faculty. optycs.aapt.org/MidCareer/. Apply by March 15. #TwoYearCollegePhysics #ITeachPhysics @aas.org

AAPT is offering funding assistance to members of the physics education community to help defray the cost of attending #AAPTSM26. Access Dependent Care and Accessibility Grants at: ow.ly/oABL50YimcU and Travel Grants at: ow.ly/wH4e50YimcT. Apply by April 27. #AAPTMeeting #ITeachPhysics #AAPTGrants

AAPT Members: Are you interested in learning about local advocacy? Consider attending the virtual discussion panel on local efforts to support education and science happening TONIGHT at 7 pm ET. Learn more and rsvp here ➡ ow.ly/RNGc50Y8oZH #ScienceEducation

Start planning your trip for #AAPTSM26 by reserving your hotel room. Mention the AAPT room block and reserve your space by the June deadlines. ow.ly/sSpY50YhFbO

**Meeting registration will open soon.** #AAPTConferences #AAPTMeeting #ITeachPhysics

Register for the 2026 PHYSICSBOWL! Visit ➡ ow.ly/OR7O50XR4jV to learn more. Registration deadline is February 23rd. #PhysicsBowl2026 #PhysicsEducation #PhysicsTeachers #Physics

“Sound Bulbs”: Audible Light Bulb Replacements for Introductory Circuit Labs In introductory circuit labs at our institution, students collect data based on visual observations of the brightness of incandescent light bulbs in various con

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