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From her earliest experiences as a Learning Assistant to her current leadership on the Board as President of AAPT, Debbie Andres’ path reflects what it means to grow within a professional community of physics educators. #WeArePhysicsEducation #PhysicsTeachers #ITeachPhysics #AAPT

Early Bird registration rates have been extended until May 29th. Take advantage of the savings now! ow.ly/wJv550Z4kjg #AAPTSM26 #AAPTMeeting #ITeachPhysics #PhysicsEducation #PhysicsTeachers

Check out workshops happening on July 18-19 at #AAPTSM26! These workshops present an excellent opportunity to gather with colleagues, learn new teaching techniques, and engage in thoughtful discussion. Visit ow.ly/YkJl50YMBhW and add to your registration. #AAPTConference

Apply for the AAPT Fuller Fund! The fund is a two-year regular electronic membership that includes electronic only access to the American Journal of Physics, The Physics Teacher, and Physics Today. Learn more and apply at ow.ly/QFym50YszTy #AAPTGrants

OPTYCs is proudly supported by AAPT and funded by AIP and NSF, offering invaluable professional opportunities for instructors teaching physics-related content at two-year colleges. Discover how you can benefit ➡ optycs.aapt.org/about/ #WeArePhysicsEducation #AAPT

TODAY is the last day to take advantage of Early Bird registration for #AAPTSM26! Don't delay; you must register by 11:59 pm PT to get the discounted rates! ow.ly/kxCZ50Z2HN3 #AAPTConference #AAPTMeeting

TODAY is the last day to submit a poster presentation. Submissions must be received by 5:00 pm PT. Submit your presentation now! ow.ly/3Zvi50Z2J4U #AAPTSM26 #AAPTMeeting #AAPTConference

Attend the 2026 PICUP Pacific Northwest Regional Workshop happening on June 12th at Willamette University Graduate & Professional Center, Portland, OR! Learn more and register here ➡ ow.ly/XBXA50Z2H8G #PICUPWorkshop

The #PhysTEC Networks RFP is open to support a second cohort of collaborative networks working to strengthen the recruitment and preparation of highly qualified high school physics teachers. Submission deadline is June 15. phystec.org/opportunities/. #PhysicsTeachers #ITeachPhysics

Don't wait, reserve your room now for the #AAPTSM26! Mention the AAPT room block, and reserve your space before the June deadlines. ow.ly/pri550YhFbM #AAPTConferences #AAPTMeeting #ITeachPhysics

The Dept. of Physics and Materials Science at St. Mary’s College of MD invites applications for the position of Lecturer in Physics and Data Science, beginning August 2026. Visit the #AAPTCareerCenter to learn more and apply. ow.ly/rt7y50Z2lPp #Physicsjobs #PhysicsCareers

Take advantage of the Early Bird Registration rates for #AAPTSM26 and get ready to hear from outstanding plenary speakers, participate in workshops, informative sessions, events, and more. Rates end on May 22. ow.ly/xXQC50YJ4um #AAPTConference #AAPTMeeting #ITeachPhysics

At #AAPT, collaboration isn’t a single event—it’s a way of working. Whether in committees, workshops, or sections, physics educators come together to solve problems, share practice, and improve what happens in classrooms. #WeArePhysicsEducation #PhysicsTeachers #ITeachPhysics

Check out Effective Practices for #Physics Programs (EP3)! The site is a collection of practice guides developed and reviewed by experts in the physics community. Learn more ➡ ow.ly/sGsS50Kj4YH #physicseducation #physicsteachers #physicsresources

Who gets to be the face of science? AIP invites educators from the AAPT community to step into the spotlight and show the real people behind STEM. Submit your photos to the AIP Emilio Segrè Visual Archives today! ow.ly/t73A50YLct2 #AAPT #PhysicsEducation #FacesOfScience

The 2026 Physics Education Research Conference (#PERC) will take place on July 22-23 in Pasadena, CA. Learn more at ow.ly/kTvm50YoAPe and register today! #PhysicsEducation #PhysicsResearch #PERConference2026

In our pilot virtual Professional Learning Community (PLC), physics educators met for the first time across the country—and quickly built something meaningful: connection, encouragement, and shared understanding of the work. #WeArePhysicsEducation #ITeachPhysics #AAPT

AAPT is pleased to announce that Marc “Zeke” Kossover will receive the Homer L. Dodge Citation for Distinguished Service to AAPT. The award will be present during the 2026 AAPT Summer Meeting. Read more ➡ ow.ly/Blof50Z1aOV #AAPTAwards #AAPTSM26

Poster Presentation submissions are being accepted for #AAPTSM26. Submission deadline is May 22. ow.ly/RkmJ50YuKSF #AAPTConference #AAPTMeeting #ITeachPhysics #PhysicsEducation #PhysicsTeachers

AAPT members share how they find community across differences: “The most valuable part of AAPT is realizing I’m not doing this work alone.” “I found community in AAPT through people whose classrooms look nothing like mine—but whose questions feel the same.” #WeArePhysicsEducation