Executive Officer Assumes Office

Kate Kirby Begins Tenure in Late July

Dr. Kate Kirby, who has accepted the position of Executive Officer of APS,  will begin her tenure at APS July 27, 2009. 

Dr. Kirby was most recently a senior research physicist at the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory and lecturer in the Harvard University Department of Astronomy.

  Kate Kirby Background

What's the Best Way, Right Way?

Navigating Through Tough Situations

Ethical behavior can be compromised by pressures from many directions. Many times the ethical route is not obvious. The the APS Ethics Education Task Force has put together dozens of case studies to help you work through these decisions. Find your quandary in our collection.

  Ethics Case Studies

Science! Working for America

Stimulus Money Benefits Many

New stickers featured on hard hats highlight where science funding dollars are putting construction workers back on payrolls.

  Sticker Information and Pictures

Highlighting Current Research

Focus on DOE, NSF, NIST & DOD

APS Physics is a founding member of the Task Force on American Innovation, a coalition of businesses, trade associations, scientific societies, and higher education institutions that advocates for greater federal investments for research in physical science and engineering. The Task Force’s recent brochure emphasizes the importance of federal funding in research.

  Basic Research Innovation Brochure

Statement Addresses Visa Processing Problems

APS and 30 Others Call for Better Visa Handling for Scientists, Students

  Visa Processing Statement   
  Who Signed the Statement?