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style="color: #258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258;" target="_blank">Privacy Statement</a></p> <hr /> <h3><a id="news" name="news"></a></h3> <p style="padding: 0 0 3px; margin: 0;color:#158;font-size: 40px;">AAPT News</p> <p><a id="Lil" name="Lil"></a></p> <h3>2022 Lillian McDermott Medal Awarded to Wolfgang Christian </h3> <p>AAPT has announced that Wolfgang Christian will receive the Lillian McDermott Medal during the 2022 Summer Meeting. This award recognizes those who are passionate and tenacious about improving the teaching and learning of physics and have made intellectually creative contributions in this area.</br></br> Christian, Brown Professor of Physics Emeritus at Davidson College, is probably best known for his development of the high-quality interactive computer-based resources, Physlets and Open Source Physics (OSP), which are freely available to all teachers and students on the AAPT ComPADRE digital library. <a href="https://www.aapt.org/aboutaapt/2022-Lillian-McDermott-Medal-Awarded-to-Wolfgang-Christian.cfm" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">Read more </a> </p> <p><a id="hr" name="hr"></a></p> <h3>Sean J. Bentley to Receive the AAPT 2022 David Halliday and Robert Resnick Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Physics Teaching </h3> <p>The American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) has announced that Sean J. Bentley will receive the 2022 David Halliday and Robert Resnick Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Physics Teaching. This award is given in recognition of contributions to undergraduate physics teaching and awardees are chosen for their extraordinary accomplishments in communicating the excitement of physics to their students. John Wiley & Sons is the principal source of funding for this award, through its donation to the AAPT. <a href="https://www.aapt.org/aboutaapt/Sean-J-Bentley-to-Receive-2022-Halliday-Resnick-Award.cfm" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">Read more </a> </p> <p><a id="docb" name="docb"></a></p> <h3>Debbie Stephanie Andres Named as 2022 Recipient of the Doc Brown Futures Award </h3> <p>AAPT has announced that the 2022 recipient of the Doc Brown Futures Award is Debbie Andres. 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 2022 Summer Meeting. <a href="https://www.aapt.org/aboutaapt/Debbie-Stephanie-Andres-Named-as-2022-Recipient-of-the-Doc-Brown-Futures-Award.cfm" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">Read more </a> </p> <p><a id="zitz" name="zitz"></a></p> <h3>Andres R. Torres to Receive 2022 Paul W. Zitzewitz Excellence in K-12 Teaching Award </h3> <p>The American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) announced today that the 2022 Paul Zitzewitz Excellence in K-12 Physics Teaching Award winner is Andres R. Torres, a Physics, and Environmental Management and Research teacher at Ronald Reagan/Doral Senior High School. This award is in recognition for contributions to pre-college physics teaching and awardees are chosen for their extraordinary accomplishments in communicating the excitement of physics to their students. <a href="https://www.aapt.org/aboutaapt/Andres-R-Torres_Paul-W-Zitzewitz-Award.cfm" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">Read more </a> </p> <p><a id="President" name="President"></a></p> <h3>Toni Sauncy Becomes President of AAPT </h3> <p>At the close of the 2022 Virtual Winter Meeting the presidential gavel was presented to Toni Sauncy. She will serve as President of the American Association of Physics Teachers for the coming year. Sauncy, Chair, Department of Physics and Harold T. Johnson Professor in Pre-Engineering at Texas Lutheran University, has previously served on the AAPT Board of Directors as President-elect and Vice President. <a href="https://www.aapt.org/aboutaapt/Toni-Sauncy-Becomes-President-of-AAPT.cfm" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">Read more</a>. </p> <p><a id="Highlights" name="Highlights"></a></p> <h3>2022 Virtual Winter Meeting Highlights </h3> <p>Participants in the AAPT Virtual Winter Meeting were able to enjoy a wide variety of workshops, sessions, posters, and plenaries. At the Annual Meeting of the Members they received updates and learned about actions AAPT is taking in support of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the greater physics community. <a href="https://www.aapt.org/Conferences/WM2022/WM22-Highlights.cfm" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">Read more</a>. </p>  <p><a id="national" name="national"></a></p> <h3 style="line-height: 1.5;">2022 AAPT Summer Meeting </h3> <p>The 2022 AAPT Summer Meeting in Grand Rapids, Michigan will be live and in person July 9 to 13th. Mark your calendar and get ready to see old colleagues and connect with your peers who share your commitment to excellence in physics education. This meeting is a great opportunity to explore sessions and workshops designed with your professional development in mind. Participate in a wide range of special events, activities, plenaries, and so much more. </p> <h4>Abstracts</h4> <p>Present your research and exchange ideas on the latest in teaching and pedagogy. AAPT will be accepting abstracts until April 21. <a href="https://aapt.org/Conferences/SM2022/abstractsubmissionpage.cfm" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">Submit your abstract now</a> and join us in Grand Rapids!</p> <h4>Hotel</h4> <p>The 2022 AAPT Summer Meeting will take place at the Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton and the Devos Place Convention Center.</p> <h4>Rates</h4> <p>Single/Double - $159</br> (All rates are subject to applicable tax, currently 15% and are subject to change without notice)</p> <h4>Reservations</h4> <p><a href="https://aapt.org/Conferences/SM2022/hotelpage.cfm" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">Please click here</a> to make a reservation online or call 616.774.2000. You must mention (AAPT) American Association of Physics Teachers to receive the discounted rate. </p> <h4>Cut-Off Date</h4> <p>The last day to book a room is June 14, 2022. We suggest that you book your room early, since the hotel can sell out before the cut-off date. </p> <h4>Cancellation Policy</h4> <p>Cancellations must be made 48 hours prior to arrival in order to avoid a one night's room and tax fee.</p> </p> <p><a id="Apparatus" name="Apparatus"></a></p> <h3 style="line-height: 1.5;">Enter the 2022 AAPT Apparatus Competition</h3> <p>We invite you to enter the AAPT Apparatus Competition. After a 2 year hiatus due to COVID-19, we are finally bringing the Competition back. Please consider entering your innovations that you made to deal with the switch to online and remote learning during the pandemic. The AAPT Apparatus Competition is held each year at the Summer Meeting, this year in Grand Rapids, MI. There are two main categories, Low Cost and Unlimited. Pasco has again graciously sponsored the prizes, $1000 for First Place. The Application Deadline is June 15 , 2022. Please consider entering one or more of your Physics Apparatus in the competition. <br/><br/> The Entry Form and the Description Form are located at: <br/> <a href="http://aapt.org/Programs/contests/upload/entryform-2022.pdf" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">www.aapt.org/Programs/contests/upload/entryform-2022.pdf</a><br/> and<br/> <a href="https://www.aapt.org/Programs/contests/upload/apparatus_description-2022.pdf" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">www.aapt.org/Programs/contests/upload/apparatus_description-2022.pdf</a>.<br/><br/> The Rules are located at:<br/> <a href="https://www.aapt.org/Programs/contests/apparatus_home.cfm" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">www.aapt.org/Programs/contests/apparatus</a>. </p> <p><a id="AAAS" name="AAAS"></a></p> <h3>AAPT Participating in the AAAS SEA Change Professional Society Pilot </h3> <p>AAPT has been selected to be one of four participating organizations in the SEA Change initiative. Early in 2021, AAAS (American Association for the Advancement of Science) accepted proposals from science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine (STEMM) professional societies to participate in a systemic change initiative called SEA (STEMM Equity Achievement) Change. SEA Change provided an award of $10,000 to each organization to participate in the adaptation and piloting of the SEA Change self-assessment and action planning framework. The AAPT Board of Directors has made a $10,000 match to support completing the AAPT self-assessment. <a href="https://www.aapt.org/aboutaapt/AAPT-Participating-in-SEA-Change-Professional-Society-Pilot.cfm" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">Read more </a> </p>   <p><a id="retire" name="retire"></a></p> <h3>Call to Area Committees and List Serves - AAPT COMMUNITIES</h3> <p>As you know, AAPT is retiring its Lyris list serves.</p> <p>If you chair an Area Committee or run one of the list-serves, 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 (<a href="mailto:mhall@aapt.org">mhall@aapt.org</a>). </p> <p>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 <a href="https://aapt.tradewing.com/question/u5P7S28ABWrJzhv9B" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">AAPT COMMUNITIES</a> 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. </p>  <p><a id="port" name="port"></a></p> <h3>2023 AAPT Winter Meeting Update</h3> <p>The 2023 AAPT Winter Meeting has been scheduled for Portland, Oregon on January 14-17, 2023 at the Hilton Portland Downtown. </p> <p><a id="virtual" name="virtual"></a></p> <h3>Join Us for the AAPT Virtual Coffee Hour and Remote Instruction Share-a-thon</h3> <p>AAPT is working to help our members communicate with one another to provide the best physics education possible. AAPT members bring questions about physics education (taken broadly) to discuss and share their experiences in a confidential setting. </p> <p>Please join us for these events! </p> <p>Check the <a href="https://www.aapt.org/aboutaapt/monthly-calendar-list.cfm" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">calendar</a> for next Virtual Coffee Hour. Check your in-box for an invitation. Please make sure you RSVP (<a href="mailto:marketing@aapt.org" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">marketing@aapt.org</a>) to the event. Everyone who RSVPs will be sent log-in instructions a few hours prior to the call. We hope you can join us! </p> <p><a id="support" name="support"></a></p> <h3>Help Support AAPT!</h3> <p>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--<a href="https://portal.aapt.org/Portal/Donate_Now/Annual_Fund.aspx" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">donate today</a> to the Annual Fund to make a difference! </p> <p><a id="degree" name="degree"></a></p> <h3>Get a New Perspective on Your Physics Career at the AAPT Career Center</h3> <p>With the changing of the season, there are more opportunities than ever for your next physics job. Even if you don't have much experience searching for yourself, we're here to guide you to the finest listings. By visiting the <a href="https://jobs.aapt.org/" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">AAPT Career Center</a>, you'll be able to search via keyword, location, sector, and more. You can also check out the <a href="https://jobs.aapt.org/jobseekers/resources/" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">Resource Center</a> to learn more skills, find the latest industry data, and even brush up on your interviewing skills. We're dedicated to bringing you the most up-to-date jobs, so don't delay! </p> <p><a id="STPBook" name="STPBook"></a></p> <h3>New Book Companion, Statistical and Thermal Physics Programs</h3> <p>This freely available <a href="https://www.compadre.org/STPBook/" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">online collection</a> includes all the programs used in the text "Statistical and Thermal Physics: With Computer Applications", 2nd ed., Harvey Gould and Jan Tobochnik, Princeton University Press (2021). These ready-to-run, interactive simulations are designed to help students gain a better understanding of statistical and thermal physics. Physical parameters in the simulations can be changed to explore the systems being modeled. The topics covered range from temperature and approaches to equilibrium, solid and gas models, spin systems, critical phenomena, and near-equilibrium time-dependent phenomena. All simulations are provided in HTML5-JavaScript and will run on most computers and mobile devices.</p> <p><a id="AIPBooks" name="AIPBooks"></a></p> <h3>Teaching High School Physics - Three Titles Supporting Physics Educators</h3> <p>The Teaching High School Physics books by Carl J. Wenning and Rebecca E. Vieyra provide a practical foundation for physics teaching, techniques for engaging students, managing learning difficulties, and tips for curriculum development and lesson planning.</p> <p>These books are published by AIP Publishing in partnership with the American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT).</p> <p>Sample the first chapters for free: <ul> <li><a href="https://bit.ly/3iazsLc" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">• Teaching High School Physics: The Nature of Physics Teaching</a></li> <li><a href="https://bit.ly/2XPLliG" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">• Teaching High School Physics: Interacting with Physics Students</a></li> <li><a href="https://bit.ly/3udLkku" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">• Teaching High School Physics: Managing the Physics Classroom</a></li> </p> <p>Browse all <a href="https://bit.ly/3zQwLos" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">education titles</a>. </p> <p><a id="Area" name="Area"></a></p> <h3> Want to Engage More with AAPT? Nominate Yourself to Become a Member of an Area Committee!</h3> <p>AAPT needs the support of members like you. We are looking for members interested in engaging in AAPT and sharing their interests and expertise to help other physics educators. Consider nominating yourself for a position on an <a href="https://aapt.org/Publications/upload/one_sentence_committee_descriptions_final_2.pdf" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258"> Area Committee.</a> The <a href="https://tinyurl.com/aapt-nomination-form-2020" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">Area Commitee Nomination Form</a> also includes information about the appointment duration, expectations, benefits, risks, and selection process. If you have any questions about Area Committees, expectations of committee members, or the nomination process, please contact a member of the Nominating Committee: <br/><br/> Debbie Andres (Chair): <a href="mailto:dandres@paramusschools.org" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">dandres@paramusschools.org</a> <br/> Kenric Davies: <a href="mailto:daviesk@friscoisd.org" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">daviesk@friscoisd.org</a> <br/> Joe Kozminski: <a href="mailto:kozminjo@lewisu.edu" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">kozminjo@lewisu.edu</a> <br/> David Marasco: <a href="mailto:marascodavid@foothill.edu" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">marascodavid@foothill.edu</a> <br/> Deborah Roudebush: <a href="mailto:droudebush@me.com" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">droudebush@me.com</a> </p> <p><a id="QIS" name="QIS"></a></p> <h3>Learn Quantum Information Science</h3> <p>Break down the content silos and embrace STEM! What do the following have in common: chemistry, physics, astronomy, computer science, technology, engineering, and math? The common denominator is quantum information science (QIS) and it is the basis for everything around us including lasers, medical equipment, and cell phones. A NSF grant is funding opportunities for STEM HS teachers to learn about QIS so they can prepare students for the future by adding a little quantum to your current curriculum. Tweaking current topics will increase student interest and keep you "in the know". We are in the 2nd quantum revolution, so if you missed the first one, don't miss it again! For more information go to <a href="https://quantumforall.org/quantum-opportunities/" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">https://quantumforall.org/quantum-opportunities/</a> and apply to be a part of this unique opportunity. Enrollment is limited due to funding limitations. </p> <p><a id="PTRA" name="PTRA"></a></p> <h3>PTRA</h3> <p>The PTRA Leadership Institute will be held immediately after the Summer AAPT meeting, July 13-15, 2022 in Grand Rapids, MI. All PTRA members are invited to join us as we "reboot" after COVID. Come join us as we celebrate the 35+ years of PTRA and as we prepare for moving forward. Go to the <a href="https://aaptptra.com/" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">https://aaptptra.com/ </a> website for more information or join the PTRA list serv at <a href="mailto:ptra-l@googlegroups.com" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258"> ptra-l@googlegroups.com</a>. </p> <p><a id="Labs" name="Labs"></a></p> <h3>New Open Letter: "Increase Investment in Accessible Physics Labs" </h3> <p>The AAPT Committee on Laboratories assembled a task force whose charge was to write an open letter to the physics education community calling for increased investment in accessible lab courses. In exploring ideas and strategies for improving accessibility, the task force recognized that the development of multiple pathways for laboratory investigation creates opportunities to expand learning opportunities for more students in physics lab programs. The task force identified two types of investment, proactive and reactive investment. Strategies for increasing proactive investment are outlined for six target groups: physics lab instructors and staff, physics education researchers, physics departments, online physics content creators, physics conference planners, and member societies. The intended audiences for this document consist of undergraduate physics students, staff, and faculty, especially those who have direct stake in laboratory courses; physics departments; and member societies, including AAPT. The whitepaper is available <a href="https://www.aapt.org/aboutaapt/organization/upload/white_paper_on_accessible_labs_endorsed.pdf" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">here.</a> </p> <p><a id="DEI" name="DEI"></a></p> <h3>Join the DEI Task Force - Make Your Voice Heard! </h3> <p>In the next few months, the AAPT <a href="https://www.aapt.org/aboutaapt/organization/deitaskforce.cfm" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Task Force</a> is partnering with <a href="https://brevityandwit.com" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">Brevity & Wit</a> to lay the foundation for a scalable, and sustainable, DEI roadmap for AAPT. Task Force members will define AAPT's reason for investing in DEI, create a DEI vision, assess the current state of DEI, and identify the Association's DEI guiding principles. In April, the Task Force will shift to strategic planning. <br/><br/> Given how important the AAPT member perspective and experience are in advancing DEI across AAPT, we are looking for 2-3 AAPT members to join the Task Force. Members are expected to complete 2 - 3 hours of prep work each month and attend these upcoming virtual sessions:<br/> February 28 2:30 - 4pm ET<br/> March 25 12:30 - 2pm ET <br/> April, May & June 90 minute sessions TBD<br/><br/> In addition, new Task Force members will be asked to attend a short (1 hour) orientation session to provide background information on the work the Task Force has completed so far.<br/><br/> If you are interested in serving in this leadership role, please complete <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeUkQphLSnXJkXz_5XrlhUbtgR3jbhMj-yy0y3OFFAzg57vKg/viewform?usp=sf_link" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">this form</a> by Thursday, February 10th. In particular, we are looking for members who have one or more of the following attributes: high school teaching experience, international, early career, retired, research university faculty.<br/><br/> We hope that you will take this opportunity to help shape the future of AAPT. </p> <hr /> <h3><a id="prog" name="prog"></a></h3> <p style="padding: 0 0 20px; margin: 0;color:#158;font-size: 40px;">AAPT Programs</p> <h3><a id="Donate" name="Donate"></a>Support the U.S. Physics Team - Donate Now</h3> <p>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. <a href="https://portal.aapt.org/portal/Contacts/Sign_In.aspx?WebsiteKey=558e69f8-0be9-4a17-a834-b0778764254d&LoginRedirect=true&returnurl=%2fportal%2fDonate_Now%2fFundraising%2fNew_Gift_Detail.aspx%3fItemId%3dU4036-IPHO" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">Donate now!</a> </p> <h3><a id="Photo" name="Photo"></a>2022 AAPT High School Physics Photo Contest</h3> <p>The 2022 High School Physics Photo Contest registration opens March 1, and will close May 15. The contest is open to high school students in grades 9-12. Teachers register on the AAPT website and receive a confirmation code that they will use to allow their students to submit their entries (essay and photo). Photos may be entered in either the Natural photo or Contrived photo category. The top 100 entries will be displayed and judged during the 2022 Summer Meeting in Grand Rapids, MI.<a href="https://aapt.org/Programs/contests/photocontest.cfm" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">Learn more</a>. </p> <h3><a id="Department" name="Department"></a>2022 Physics Department Chairs Conference </h3> <p>The 2022 Physics Department Chairs Conference will be held in-person in the Washington DC area June 13-15. More details will be available in late February. </p> <h3><a id="Astronomy" name="Astronomy"></a>2022 Physics and Astronomy New Faculty Workshop </h3> <p>The summer 2022 Physics and Astronomy New Faculty Workshop will be held in-person in southern California July 25-28. More details and registration information will be available in March. </p> <h3><a id="Bauder" name="Bauder"></a>The Frederick and Florence Bauder Endowment</h3> <p><a href="https://www.aapt.org/Programs/grants/bauderfund.cfm" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">The Frederick and Florence Bauder Endowment</a> provides grants to support special activities in the area of physics teaching. The deadline for applications to request funds is July 1, 2022. </p> <h3><a id="Books2" name="Books2"></a>NOW AVAILABLE: AAPT Book Archive </h3> <p>In partnership with AAPT, AIP Publishing is delighted to offer an archive collection of timeless books. The 34 classic titles have been digitized for the first time and are now available on <a href="https://bit.ly/3gwL6jI" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">scitation.org</a>. This collection brings together books originally published from 1977 - 2017, and provides easy to read resources and guidance for physics educators. <br/><br/> Titles include:<br/> <a href="https://bit.ly/3vbzfM1" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">• 50 Years on Teaching Physics</a><br/> <a href="https://bit.ly/3dDEYnN" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">• Teaching About Lightwave Communications</a><br/> <a href="https://bit.ly/3vascmW" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">• Physics and 21st Century Science Standards: the role of physics in the NGSS</a><br/><br/> <a href="https://bit.ly/3gwL6jI" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">Browse the AAPT Book Archive</a> and read the first chapter of all 34 books for FREE. </p> <p><a id="Minority" name="Minority"></a></p> <h3>New Fellowship Opportunity for Underrepresented Minority Teachers of Physics </h3> <p>A joint project from the American Institute of Physics and the American Association of Physics Teachers is starting and we are looking for applicants. Eligible applicants should be Black, African American, African, Black LatinX, Black Caribbean, and those who identify within the African Diaspora and are either a current, recent, or pre-service physics Teacher. <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1soq8SCMhekouv4Sgvs9P0sUPL6_krTwmvNrKD6HB5DM/edit" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">Read more</a>. </p> <p><a id="Plans" name="Plans"></a></p> <h3>STEP UP Lesson Plans </h3> <p>Have you done the STEP UP lessons this year? The <a href="https://engage.aps.org/stepup/curriculum/careers" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">Careers in Physics</a> lesson helps your students understand "why physics?" and is a great way to start off the year. Once you've built a classroom culture around discussion practices, give <a href="http://engage.aps.org/stepup/women" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">Women in Physics</a> a try to discuss representation and how we can build a more equitable field. We even have recommendations for running them remotely on our Online Community (create a <a href="http://my.aps.org/stepup" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">free login</a> to join!) </p> <p><a id="Undergrad" name="Undergrad"></a></p> <h3>Undergraduate Physics Website Launched </h3> <p>Effective Practices for Undergraduate Physics website launched. The joint AAPT/APS EP3 Guide project's website is now available at <a href="https://ep3guide.org/" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">https://ep3guide.org/. </a> The Guide has detailed recommendations and guidelines for enhancing all aspects of undergraduate physics programs. </p> <h3><a id="Impact" name="Impact"></a>Download the Educating Physicists for Impactful Careers (EPIC) Report</h3> <p>As the physics discipline evolves, so do the related careers. It is important to help prepare undergraduate students to meet the changing needs of the related professions in the 21st century. The APS PIPELINE project, an NSF-funded program, has just released a report on Educating Physicists for Impactful Careers (EPIC). Build curricular approaches for integrating the knowledge, skills, and mindset that will enhance your physics graduates' ability to find rewarding careers and create innovative solutions to the world's problems. <a href="https://epic.aps.org/" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">Download now</a> </p> <h3><a id="New" name="New"></a>New Title Published by AIP Publishing in Partnership with AAPT</h3> <p>Read: <a href="https://bit.ly/3wTewOn" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">Honoring Teachers as Professionals: Stories and Pathways for Growth in Your Classroom and Career</a><br/><br/> Honoring Teachers as Professionals by Alisa Grimes et al. is the latest title to be added to AIP Publishing's growing book collection. The new release provides a guide for retaining and engaging educators using classroom educational research methods. <br/><br/> This book is a valuable resource for administrators, researchers, teachers, and other professionals in education and is an essential guide for graduate students in education, policy advocates, and parents. <br/><br/> Explore the book in more detail by <a href="https://bit.ly/3xOFPt7" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">reading the first chapter for free.</a> </p> <h3><a id="Go" name="Go"></a>Sign up for Physicists To-Go!</h3> <p>Are you a teacher looking to invite a physicist to your classroom to talk about physics, other science topics, or career paths? Make sure to sign up for the Physicists To-Go Program to pair with a physicist in 2022! The aim of this program is to increase science literacy and inspire our children to develop a passion for science. This program is open to elementary, middle, and high schools across the country. <a href="https://www.aps.org/programs/outreach/physiciststogo.cfm" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">Learn more</a> </p> <h3><a id="KITP" name="KITP"></a>New KITP Fellows Program for Physics and Astronomy Faculty Members at Minority-Serving Institutions</h3> <p>Newly Launched! The KITP Fellows program supports a single long visit (6-8 week) at the Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics in Santa Barbara, CA from experimentalists, observers or theorists in physics or astronomy departments at teaching-intensive U.S. colleges or universities designated as Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs). All applicants must be active ladder faculty (assistant, associate or full professors) at a non-R1 MSI with an undergraduate major in physics or astronomy. Support includes: travel, accommodations and $2k/week supplement. <a href="https://www.kitp.ucsb.edu/apply/fellowships/kitp-fellows" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">Learn more</a> </p> <h3><a id="TEC" name="TEC"></a>2022 PhysTEC Teacher of the Year Nominations Now Open</h3> <p>The PhysTEC Teacher of the Year program recognizes outstanding high school physics teachers who are alumni of PhysTEC member institutions. All institutions are encouraged to nominate a deserving graduate for this award who has at least three years of full-time teaching experience, including substantial coverage of physics. One national winner and several local winners will be selected and recognized nationally. The deadline to submit nominations is <strong>Friday, April 15, 2022. </strong> <a href="https://phystec.org/awards/teacher-of-the-year" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">Nominate here</a> </p> <h3><a id="Club" name="Club"></a>Awardees Announced: PhysTEC's 5+ Club</h3> <p>PhysTEC is pleased to announce the newest inductees into the 5+ Club, a group of colleges and universities that graduated five or more high school physics teachers in the last academic year. These institutions are national leaders in addressing the severe nationwide shortage of secondary physics teachers. <a href="https://www.aps.org/publications/apsnews/updates/5plusclub2021.cfm" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">Learn more</a> </p> <h3><a id="PAN" name="PAN"></a>Physics of Atomic Nuclei (PAN) program for HS students (& PAN-CAKE for science educators)</h3> <p>The Physics of Atomic Nuclei (PAN) free summer program for high school students is now accepting applications for summer 2022. PAN participants will conduct research in nuclear astrophysics while learning the impact of nuclear science and its applications for society. The HS student program will meet either in-person or virtually during the week of July 24-29, hosted by Michigan State University. To learn more and fill out an application, visit <a href="https://www.jinaweb.org/educational-outreach/physics-atomic-nuclei-pan" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">https://www.jinaweb.org/educational-outreach/physics-atomic-nuclei-pan</a>. Science educators are encouraged to consider the online PAN-CAKE workshop on May 14: <a href="https://www.jinaweb.org/educational-outreach/pan-cake-masterclass-educators" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">https://www.jinaweb.org/educational-outreach/pan-cake-masterclass-educators</a>. Both programs are free to participants, and applications are open until March 28. </p> <h3><a id="Mini" name="Mini"></a>"Physics in an Astronomy Context" Mini Workshop Series</h3> <p>The AAPT/Temple team of the NASA Heliophysics Education Consortium will be offering a series of short 1.5-hour workshops one Saturday each month from February through May 2022. These workshops are directed to all introductory physics teachers (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 <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc6AhZ4WXTaetIASDNWUsqDYer2Nz2O11dnGdjt0jx176lhSw/viewform?usp=sf_link" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">HERE</a>. </p> <h3><a id="PoLS" name="PoLS"></a>The Physics of Living Systems Teacher (PoLS-T) Network </h3> <p>The Physics of Living Systems Teacher (PoLS-T) Network invites all who want to advance the teaching of secondary/high school level physics to join, especially high school physics teachers, physics education researchers, and decision makers in school administration and government. PoLS-T is organized by Eric Mazur at Harvard University to support high school physics teaching and teachers worldwide. </br> Details: <a href="https://projects.iq.harvard.edu/pols-t-network/" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">https://projects.iq.harvard.edu/pols-t-network/</a></br> Join the PoLS-T Network: <a href="https://forms.gle/cj87TLRzJ6zcCEUL6" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">https://forms.gle/cj87TLRzJ6zcCEUL6</a> </p> <hr /> <h3><a id="memb" name="memb"></a></h3> <p style="padding: 0 0 3px; margin: 0;color:#158;font-size: 40px;">AAPT Membership</p> <p><a id="Spot" name="Spot"></a></p> <h3>AAPT Member Spotlight</h3> <p>Ramon Lopez<br /> Distinguished Professor<br /> The University of Texas at Arlington<br /> Arlington, Texas <br /> <a href="https://www.aapt.org/Membership/spotlight_March2022.cfm" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258" target="_blank">Read More</a>.</p> <p><a id="preferred" name="preferred"></a></p> <h3>Delivery Options for Print Journals</h3> <p>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. <ol><li>1. Log in to www.aapt.org and sign in.</li> <li>2. Click on MY ACCOUNT.</li><li>3. Click the EDIT button (pencil) under ADDRESSES.</li><li>4. Address preferences should be listed on the right side.</li><br />As always, if you need assistance or have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us (<a href="mailto:membership@aapt.org">membership@aapt.org</a>, 301.209.3333).</p> <p><a id="Renewal" name="Renewal"></a></p> <h3>Membership Renewal</h3> <p>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 <a href="mailto:membership@aapt.org" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">membership@aapt.org.</a></p> <p><a id="Discounts" name="Discounts"></a></p> <h3>Member Discounts Now Available!</h3> <p>AAPT Members can take advantage of major discounts at retailers such as Hertz, Office Depot/Office Max and HotelEngine.com. You save a percentage of your bill and a portion of the proceeds helps to support AAPT as well! Be sure to check the <a href="https://aapt.org/Membership/member_discounts.cfm" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">Member Discounts Program page</a> for details.<br/><br/> <strong>Unwrap Winter Savings with Avis and Budget</strong><br/> In need of a winter, escape? Make the experience safe and comfortable with deals from your <a href="http://bit.ly/aapt_avis" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">bit.ly/aapt_avis</a> Avis and Budget Car Rental Savings Program. With the Pay Now feature, members can save up to 35% off base rates on every rental, and receive additional offers like a free upgrade or dollars off.<br/><br/> <strong>More Ways to Save:</strong> <br/> Skip the counter and paperwork at many locations, go straight to your car for faster pick-up, and drop off, when you sign up and use your complimentary membership in the Avis PreferredÂ® or Budget's Fastbreak Rewards Program. In addition, members earn points towards free rentals, accessories and upgrades.<br/><br/> <strong>To make a reservation with Avis, visit: </strong><a href="http://www.avis.com/en/association/A672057" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">www.avis.com/en/association/A672057</a> and use your Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) number A672057.<br/><br/> <strong>To book with Budget, visit: </strong><a href="http://www.budget.com/en/association/B079565" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">www.budget.com/en/association/B079565</a> and use your Budget Customer Discount (BCD) number B079565.<br/><br/> <strong>Sign up for Text Alerts: </strong> <br/> Don't miss out on special offers! Get exclusive offers sent directly to your phone by texting AAPTABG to 833-344-0228. </p> <p><a id="Legacy" name="Legacy"></a></p> <h3>What Do You Want Your Legacy to Be?</h3> <p>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. <a href="https://aapt.org/Donations/plannedgiving.cfm?csSearch=14363_1" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">Click here</a> for more information or contact <a href="mailto:eo@aapt.org" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">eo@aapt.org</a></p> <p><a id="AIPP" name="AIPP"></a></p> <h3>New AAPT Member Benefit: Up to 25 Free Downloads of AIP Journals Every Year</h3> <p>AAPT has partnered with AIP Publishing on a valuable new benefit. AAPT members now have access to 25 free article downloads every year from any of the AIP Publishing journals <br/><br/> This is an exclusive AAPT member benefit. Access any one of the journals in this <a href="https://aip.scitation.org/" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">list,</a> now by clicking the 'SIGN IN' link in the right hand corner, and logging in with your Scitation username and password. Access the full text of an article from the journal by going to the article page and clicking either the "PDF" download or the "FULL TEXT" menu buttons. You will then be given an option to use one of your AAPT member credits to access the article. If you do not have a Scitation username and password <a href="mailto:help@scitation.org?subject=Scitation%20Username%20and%20Password%20Help" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">e-mail</a> Scitation and let them know. <br/><br/> Articles you download will be saved in your Scitation profile. AAPT members receive 25 free downloads each year as long as their membership remains in good standing. <br/><br/> Thank you for supporting AAPT, and we hope you enjoy this new membership benefit. </p> <p><a id="Nominat" name="Nominat"></a></p> <h3>Call for Award Nominations</h3> <p>The <a href="https://aaptawards.secure-platform.com/a/solicitations/home/1" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">AAPT Awards Committee</a> invites nominations for all of <a href="https://www.aapt.org/Programs/awards/" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">AAPT awards, citations, and medals.</a> We are particularly interested in nominations for <a href="https://www.aapt.org/Programs/awards/AAPT-Fellows-Information.cfm" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">AAPT Fellows</a> and for the <a href="https://www.aapt.org/Programs/awards/dscitations.cfm" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">Homer L. Dodge Citation for Distinguished Service </a> to AAPT. Deadlines for nominations are June 1st and December 1st. </p> <p><a id="Infusing" name="Infusing"></a></p> <h3>Infusing Engineering Into the Science Classroom</h3> <p>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. <a href="https://goo.gl/forms/taJddfwGP67e9yKf2" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">Sign up here</a>.</p> <p><a id="NSF" name="NSF"></a></p> <h3>OSTP/NSF Working Group on Quantum Information Education </h3> <p>The OSTP/NSF working group on Quantum Information Education finished its report and there was a NSF press release. <a href="https://www.nsf.gov/news/special_reports/announcements/051820.jsp" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">Read more</a>. Also <a href="https://qis-learners.research.illinois.edu" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">click here</a> for full report. </p> <p><a id="evaluators" name="evaluators"></a></p> <h3>How to Work with External Evaluators White Paper </h3> <p>Have you wondered how to work effectively with an external evaluator, or budget for their work appropriately? We're pleased to announce a new white paper for the community, authored by experienced evaluators Stephanie Chasteen and Alexis Knaub, for the AAPT Professional Concerns committee. The paper is peppered with practical advice and quotes from experienced PIs and evaluators. <a href="https://www.aapt.org/aboutaapt/organization/upload/How-to-work-with-external-evaluators-January-2021.pdf" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">Read more</a>. </p> <p><a id="Facts" name="Facts"></a></p> <h3>Get the Facts Out </h3> <p>Do you need help with recruiting future teachers to your teacher preparation program? Check out these resources from <a href="https://getthefactsout.org/recruiting-resources" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">Get the Facts Out</a>. Our student and faculty presentations are designed to be easy to use as virtual presentations or for webinars that you can use to promote your programs. Here's an example you can <a href="https://youtu.be/dtDnwE4QJr8" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">watch</a>. Have you seen the newly redesigned "Inspire Young Minds" GFO posters? Check them out <a href="https://getthefactsout.org/poster" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">here</a>. </p> <p><a id="Optics" name="Optics"></a></p> <h3>NOW AVAILABLE: New Books on Geometric Optics</h3> <p>Now available on scitation.org and in partnership with AAPT, Teaching Geometric Optics, offers students and educators the fundamentals of geometric optics that covers the basics of light propagation, reflection and refraction. With vast applications, these books comprise 46 activities covering a range of topics and will prove an invaluable resource to teach the fundamentals. <br/><br/> Teaching Geometric Optics: Student Edition - <a href="https://aip.scitation.org/doi/full/10.1063/9780735422179_001" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">Read the first chapter for free.</a> <br/> Teaching Geometric Optics: Teacher's Notes - <a href="http://bit.ly/Mar-OpticsTeacher" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">Read the first chapter for free.</a> <br/><br/> Alongside Teaching High School Physics, these books are dedicated to providing development and training resources for physics educators. <a href="http://bit.ly/Mar-AAPTCollection" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">Access books available on scitation.org</a> </p> <p><a id="Textbook" name="Textbook"></a></p> <h3>The Textbook <em>Physics - The First Science</em> Freely Available</h3> <p>The textbook <em>Physics - The First Science</em> by Peter Lindenfeld ad Suzanne White Brahmia (Rutgers University Press 2011) is now freely available at <a href="http://firstscience.rutgers.edu/" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">firstscience.rutgers.edu</a> , where you can also see the reviews that appeared in <em>American Journal of Physics</em>, <em>The Physics Teacher</em>, and <em>Physics Today</em>. </p> <hr /> <p><a id="TextbookG" name="TextbookG"></a></p> <h3> New Textbook on Wave Physics - Freely Available</h3> <p><em>Introduction to Wave Physics</em> by Anthony Gerig is a textbook designed for a single semester, intermediate level course on waves. It initially focuses on one-dimensional waves to introduce major concepts, and then extends each of those concepts to three dimensions for rectangular, spherical and cylindrical coordinates. Both scalar and vector waves are addressed, using acoustic waves as the primary example of the former and electromagnetic waves as the primary example of the latter. Topics covered include interference, reflection and transmission, cavities and waveguides, radiation, diffraction, and scattering. The book can be freely downloaded at <a href="https://www.researchgate.net/publication/349721510_Introduction_to_Wave_Physics" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">ResearchGate</a> or the <a href="https://introtowavephysics.wordpress.com/" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">book website</a>. </p> <hr /> <h3><a id="inthe" name="inthe"></a></h3> <p style="padding: 0 0 3px; margin: 0;color:#158;font-size: 40px;">In the News</p> <p><a id="Model" name="Model"></a></p> <h3>The American Modeling Teachers Association </h3> <p>The American Modeling Teachers Association has been transforming STEM education since 2005. AMTA teaches an instructional strategy, Modeling Instruction, which builds conceptual understanding, improves classroom discourse and engages students in the learning process. AMTA will soon announce our slate of virtual and face-to-face courses for 2022! Hosts are also beginning to schedule Modeling Workshops in different regions across the country. Details will be updated and registration will be open soon. You can see a full list with details as they become available at <a href="http://modelinginstruction.org/professional-development" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">modelinginstruction.org/professional-development</a>. </p> <p><a id="Arizona" name="Arizona"></a></p> <h3>Arizona State University Master of Natural Science Degree for High School Teachers</h3> <p>Arizona State University has an interdisciplinary Master of Natural Science (MNS) degree in physics for high school and TYC teachers. Courses are in summer, and the degree is founded on Modeling Instruction. Teachers in 15 western states can apply for 150% of resident graduate tuition; the deadline is APRIL 1. <br/><br/> <a href="https://physics.asu.edu/degree/graduate/mns-natural-science-physics" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">Click here </a> for details. <br/> <a href="mailto:jane.jackson@asu.edu" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">Click here </a> for more information. </p> <p><a id="Funding" name="Funding"></a></p> <h3>Funding Opportunities</h3> <p>The <a href="https://knowlesteachers.org/teaching-fellowship/teaching-fellows-program/apply-for-a-fellowship" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">Knowles Teaching Fellowship</a> provides financial support, mentoring and coaching, and community membership for pre-service and first-year math and science teachers. <a href="https://knowlesteachers.org/application-interest-form" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">Applications</a> for next year's cohort are now open; <a href="https://knowlesteachers.org/teaching-fellowship/submit-a-referral" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">submit a referral</a> for a student you know today! </p> <p><a id="STEM" name="STEM"></a></p> <h3>Undergraduate and Graduate STEM Students' Experiences during COVID-19</h3> <p>Undergraduate and Graduate STEM Students' Experiences during COVID-19: Proceedings of a Virtual Workshop Series was released on March 23, 2021 by the Board on Science Education and the Board on Higher Education and Workforce. It begins to document the changes and responses of institutions of higher education to the pandemic and discusses the impact on students. The workshop series highlights ideas that can assist institutions to better serve all students. <a href="https://www.nationalacademies.org/our-work/response-of-higher-education-to-covid-19-virtual-workshops-on-graduate-and-undergraduate-education?ct=t(STEM-students-in-covid-report-release)" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">Read more</a>. </p> <p><a id="Fulbright" name="Fulbright"></a></p> <h3>Let U.S. K-12 Educators Know: Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms Application is Live!</h3> <p>The <a href="https://irex.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4d9a146ddb2341cd8c3fd9061&id=8d81e5ce21&e=2414d78c02" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms Program </a>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. </p> <p><a id="Portal" name="Portal"></a></p> <h3>The Living Physics Portal is Now Seeking Beta Users!</h3> <p>The Living Physics Portal is a new online environment for physics faculty to share and discuss free curricular resources for teaching 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. We are currently looking for beta users to contribute curricular materials to this early version of the site, browse our existing collection of high quality materials from our team, and give us feedback on the site. To learn more about what's available in the beta version of the site, and what will be available in the future, see <a href="https://www.livingphysicsportal.org/info/whatscoming" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">what's available and what's coming</a> and become a beta tester. To get involved in our upcoming in-person events, see our <a href="https://www.livingphysicsportal.org/events/" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">events page</a>. </p> <p><a id="Physlet" name="Physlet"></a></p> <h3>JavaScript Physlet Physics Now Available</h3> <p>The new JavaScript edition of Physlet Physics is now available from the Open Source Physics ComPADRE Collection. The original functionality and interactivity of Physlets is maintained and all 800+ Illustrations, Explorations, and Problems are mobile friendly and ready-to-use by students without installing any additional plug-in. Try them out on AAPT-ComPADRE at: <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.compadre.org_physlets_&d=DwMGaQ&c=qKdtBuuu6dQK9MsRUVJ2DPXW6oayO8fu4TfEHS8sGNk&r=rl0H81GB7cjcNiVPorQvug&m=uLpQ4Mzig0FzJ2Q4p6RgGPGa6236SRJYSs0MJR5S_Rw&s=N6H0R9X__7KP7kYHmkLfmtUT_1CyNaiw8TCSVsLLJrU&e=" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">www.compadre.org/physlets/</a></p> <p><a id="Tool" name="Tool"></a></p> <h3>Career Toolbox for Undergraduates</h3> <p>The <a href="https://www.spsnational.org/sites/default/files/files/careerstoolbox/Careers toolbox book -2017 - final.pdf" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">Careers Toolbox for Undergraduate Physics Students</a> 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.</p> <hr /> <h3><a id="pcar" name="pcar"></a></h3> <p style="padding: 0 0 3px; margin: 0;color:#158;font-size: 40px;">Physics Careers</p> <p><a id="interns" name="interns"></a></p> <h3>Recruit STEM Interns from the Best Job Sites for FREE!</h3> <p>The <a href="https://jobs.aapt.org/" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">AAPT Career Center</a> 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.<br /> <br /> 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 <a href="https://jobs.aapt.org/employers/" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">https://jobs.aapt.org/employers/</a> to get posting!</p> <p><a id="jobs" name="jobs"></a></p> <h3>Jobs Announcements from the Career Center</h3> <p><strong>Physics Teacher (Upper School)</strong><br /> The Bishop's School<br /> <a href="https://jobs.aapt.org/jobs/16255333" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">Click here for job description</a>.</p> <p><strong>Visiting Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy</strong><br /> Hampden-Sydney College<br /> <a href="https://jobs.aapt.org/jobs/16274098" style="color:#258; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #258">Click here for job description</a>.</p> <hr /> <h3><a id="mpr" name="mpr"></a></h3> <p style="padding: 0 0 3px; margin: 0;color:#158;font-size: 40px;">More Physics Resources</p> <hr color="#FFFFFF" style="border-bottom: 1px dashed #258;" /> <p><a id="Social" name="social"></a></p> <h3>Social Media @ AAPT</h3> <p>AAPT wants to connect with you on social media! 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Zitzewitz Excellence in K-12 Teaching Award</a></li> <li style="padding: 0 0 3px; margin: 0;">● <a class="eNNOUNCER" href="#President">Toni Sauncy Becomes President of AAPT</a></li> <li style="padding: 0 0 3px; margin: 0;">● <a class="eNNOUNCER" href="#Highlights">2022 Virtual Winter Meeting Highlights</a></li>  <li style="padding: 0 0 3px; margin: 0;">● <a class="eNNOUNCER" href="#national">2022 AAPT Summer Meeting</a></li> <li style="padding: 0 0 3px; margin: 0;">● <a class="eNNOUNCER" href="#Apparatus">Enter the 2022 AAPT Apparatus Competition</a></li> <li style="padding: 0 0 3px; margin: 0;">● <a class="eNNOUNCER" href="#AAAS">AAPT Participating in the AAAS SEA Change Professional Society Pilot</a></li>     <li style="padding: 0 0 3px; margin: 0;">● <a class="eNNOUNCER" href="#retire">Call to Area Committees and List Serves - AAPT COMMUNITIES </a></li>  <li style="padding: 0 0 3px; margin: 0;">● <a class="eNNOUNCER" href="#port">2023 AAPT Winter Meeting Update</a></li> <li style="padding: 0 0 3px; margin: 0;">● <a class="eNNOUNCER" href="#virtual">AAPT Virtual Coffee Hour</a></li> <li style="padding: 0 0 3px; margin: 0;">● <a class="eNNOUNCER" href="#support">Help Support AAPT!</a></li> <li style="padding: 0 0 3px; margin: 0;">● <a class="eNNOUNCER" href="#degree">AAPT Career Center </a></li> <li style="padding: 0 0 3px; margin: 0;">● <a class="eNNOUNCER" href="#STPBook">New Book Companion, Statistical and Thermal Physics Programs</a></li> <li style="padding: 0 0 3px; margin: 0;">● <a class="eNNOUNCER" href="#AIPBooks">Teaching High School Physics - Three Titles Supporting Physics Educators</a></li> <li style="padding: 0 0 3px; margin: 0;">● <a class="eNNOUNCER" href="#Area">Want to engage more with AAPT? 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