Graduate

The APS maintains a keen interest in graduate education in physics and science and seeks to disseminate information about successful programs as well as reports which may be of interest to the science education community.
  Graduate Education Resources

2nd Graduate Education in Physics Conference (2013)

APS and AAPT held a second two-day conference January 31-February 2, 2013, to focus national attention on graduate education in physics.  The conference was a forum for presentations, panel discussions and breakout sessions by prominent speakers on physics graduate education. The goal of the conference was to spur innovation and creativity in our approach to graduate education in physics, and to foster discussions of good practice among leaders.

   Conference Information
   Questions?  Email education@aps.org

1st Graduate Education in Physics Conference
Which Way Forward? (2008)

APS and the American Association of Physics Teachers held a conference at the American Center for Physics to address the status and future of graduate education in physics. Topics included the graduate curriculum, preparation for non-academic careers, communication skills and professional development, TA training, ethics, comprehensive exam, departmental climate, and advising. 
   Graduate Education in Physics Conference (2008)
   Graduate Education in Physics Report   (1MB)

APS-AAPT Task Force on Graduate Education in Physics

The Task Force report examines the status of graduate education in physics with recommendations for improvement in the curricula.
   Report of the Joint APS-AAPT Task Force on Graduate Education in Physics