Campaigns

Current APS Campaigns

Edward A. Bouchet Award
APS launched a new campaign to endow the Bouchet award which has lost its original funding source. This campaign has already raised $70,000. The campaign continues in 2012 towards its $140,000 goal.

Herman Feshbach Prize for Theoretical Nuclear Physics
The APS Council voted on March 31, 2012, to establish the Herman Feshbach Prize in Nuclear Physics. The date of the first award depends on contributions from individuals and institutions.

Davisson-Germer Prize in Atomic or Surface Physics
APS is also seeking support for the Davisson-Germer Award.

Upcoming Campaigns

APS Strategic Plan
Plans for the Society's next major campaign are being formulated in part through results of an APS strategic long range planning process.
APS Unveils Five-year Strategic Plan

Past APS Campaigns

21st Century Campaign
From 2006 - 2008, the APS 21st Century Campaign raised funds to improve science education, attract greater numbers of women and under-represented minorities to the sciences, and develop stronger ties between industry and academia.  The campaign exceeded its goal of $3.5 million with a final total of $4.3 million.

Campaign for Physics
The Campaign for Physics raised $5 million in support of science education at the K-12 level and beyond.

Centennial
The APS Development Department spearheaded the effort to raise funds for a number of events and projects related to the APS Centennial in 1999.  The Centennial Campaign raised over $1 million.