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AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 12h

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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AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 12h

Join us for an AAPT Virtual Coffee Hour on "Beware of Quantum Ducks, Quark Quark Quark: Resources for Teaching Modern Physics" with presenters Jan Mader & Shane Wood on October 14th at 6:30 pm EST. This event is open to the public. ow.ly/NtBq50WYavn #AAPTCoffeeHour #PhysicsEducation #ITeachPhysics

AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 1d

Congratulations to the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics awardees John Clarke, Michel H. Devoret, and John M. Martinis “for the discovery of macroscopic quantum mechanical tunnelling and energy quantisation in an electric circuit.” bit.ly/42jAlZg #IYQ2025 #QuantumPhysics

AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 1d

Start planning your trip for #AAPTWM26 by reserving your room at the Horseshoe Las Vegas hotel. Mention the AAPT room block and reserve your space by December 12th. ow.ly/JGhA50X1Ke9 #AAPTConferences #ITeachPhysics

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AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 1d

Register for #AAPTWM26 and take advantage of Early Bird registration rates! Early Bird rates end after November 14th. ow.ly/32Qt50X1LRM #AAPTConference #AAPTMeeting #ITeachPhysics

AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 2d

Poster presentation submissions are being accepted for #AAPTWM26. The submission deadline is November 3rd. ow.ly/kXao50X0aF5 #AAPTConference #AAPTMeeting #ITeachPhysics #PhysicsEducation #PhysicsTeachers

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AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 2d

Attend the Joint UMN/Twin Cities + #PICUP Regional Workshop happening on November 8, from 8:30 AM- 4:00 PM CT at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. Learn more and register today! ow.ly/Nhfn50X78OP #PhysicsEducation #ITeachPhysics

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AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 2d

AAPT received two grants for Physics at Two-Year Colleges and the Physics and Astronomy SEA Change program, allowing the organization to continue its critical mission of supporting physical science education. Read more at ow.ly/bi3Q50X71TM #AAPTNews #AAPTGrants

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AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 5d

New Job! 🧑‍🏫Vanderbilt University’s Departments of Physics & Astronomy & Computer Science jointly invite applications for an open-rank tenured faculty position in the field of theoretical quantum computing & quantum materials. Learn more at the #AAPTCareerCenter! ow.ly/Z0vT50X6hga #PhysicsandAstronomy

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AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 5d

AAPT is offering funding assistance to members of the physics education community to help defray the cost of attending #AAPTWM26. Access Dependent Care & Accessibility Grants at: ow.ly/Q1zt50WVPR1 and Travel Grants at: ow.ly/ktRI50WVPR0. Apply by November 2. #AAPTMeeting #AAPTConference #AAPTGrants

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AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 5d

Join us for an AAPT Virtual Coffee Hour on "Beware of Quantum Ducks, Quark Quark Quark: Resources for Teaching Modern Physics" with presenters Jan Mader & Shane Wood on October 14th at 6:30 pm EST. This event is open to the public. ow.ly/NtBq50WYavn #AAPTCoffeeHour #PhysicsEducation #ITeachPhysics

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AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 7d

Looking for support for your physics or astronomy education project? Check out the newly-relaunched #Physics and #Astronomy Education Consultants Directory on #PhysPort! Learn more at www.physport.org/consultants/ #PhysicsandAstronomy

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AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 7d

Want to grow your practice while building community with peers? Join the Virtual Professional Learning Community (PLC) Spring 2026 semester. Learn more and apply today! ow.ly/QsL950X51AC #K12Programs #PhysicsTeachers #PhysicsEducation

AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 7d

We are pleased to announce that our October Member Spotlight is Amy Furniss, Associate Teaching Professor at University of California - Santa Cruz! Read more about Amy here ➡ ow.ly/BkA150X4VFj #AAPTMemberspotlight #PhysicsTeachers #PhysicsEducation

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AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 8d

The Wilczek Quantum Center at SIAS is accepting applications for an Assistant, Associate or Full Professor - Theoretical Quantum Physics. Read more and apply at the #AAPTCareerCenter! ow.ly/VtX850X4xrH #PhysicsCareers #PhysicsJobs

AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 8d

AAPT is pleased to announce that Ruth Chabay and Bruce Sherwood will share the prestigious Hans Christian Oersted Medal. The Medal will be awarded at a ceremonial session at the #AAPTWM26 where they will also deliver a plenary lecture. Read more at ow.ly/kMyo50X4gBT #AAPTAwards

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AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 9d

New Job Posted at the #AAPTCareerCenter! 🧠 Cluster Hire in Neuroscience at the University of Notre Dame--Apply now! ow.ly/4jc950X3AqO #PhysicsandAstronomy

AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 9d

Early Bird Registration is NOW OPEN for #AAPTWM26! Register today and get ready to hear from outstanding plenary speakers, participate in workshops, informative sessions, events, and more. Early Bird rates end after November 14th. ow.ly/PsCE50X1LRK #AAPTConference #AAPTMeeting #ITeachPhysics

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AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 9d

Poster submissions are being accepted for #AAPTWM26. The submission deadline is November 3rd. ow.ly/kXao50X0aF5 #AAPTConference #AAPTMeeting #ITeachPhysics #PhysicsEducation #PhysicsTeachers

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AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 12d

📢 Now Hiring! The Princeton Quantum Initiative and the Department of Physics at Princeton University is accepting applications for a tenure-track assistant professor faculty position in experimental quantum science. Learn more and apply at the #AAPTCareerCenter! ow.ly/bn2B50X37f6 #PhysicsCareers

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AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 12d

AAPT is proud to announce that Dwain Desbien, Physics Professor at Estrella Mountain Community College, will be awarded the 2026 Melba Newell Phillips Medal. The award will be presented during the AAPT 2026 Winter Meeting. Read more at ow.ly/qeGb50X2Q1v #AAPTAwards #AAPTWM26

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AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 12d

TODAY is the last day to submit an abstract for #AAPTWM26! Don't miss out on the opportunity to present. Get your abstract submitted by 11:59 pm PT! ow.ly/IGE450WVKu1 #AAPTMeeting #AAPTConference

AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 13d

TOMORROW is the last day to submit an abstract for #AAPTWM26! Don't delay, submit your abstract now! ow.ly/LgQ850X2iZb #AAPTConference #AAPTMeeting #ITeachPhysics #PhysicsEducation #PhysicsTeachers

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AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 14d

Start planning your trip for #AAPTWM26 by reserving your room at the Horseshoe Las Vegas hotel. Mention the AAPT room block and reserve your space by December 12th. ow.ly/pzoU50X1Kea #AAPTConferences #ITeachPhysics

AAPTHQ @aapthq.bsky.social · 14d

Early Bird Registration is NOW OPEN for #AAPTWM26! Register today and get ready to hear from outstanding plenary speakers, participate in workshops, informative sessions, events, and more. Early Bird rates end after November 14th. ow.ly/PsCE50X1LRK #AAPTConference #AAPTMeeting #ITeachPhysics

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