Students and Educators

Physics is crucial to understanding the world around us, the world inside us, and the world beyond us. It is the most basic and fundamental science. Physics challenges our imaginations and leads to great discoveries that change our lives. The computer that you are using and the laser that reads your CDs were developed as a result of basic physics research. Are you curious about how the world works? Study physics.

Why Study Physics?

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Students

Primary & Middle School

• PhysicsQuest
• Physics in Your Future
• Color Me Physics coloring book

High School

• PhysicsCentral
• Physics to Go
• Adopt-a-Physicist

Undergraduate

• Minority Scholarships
• Physical Review Focus
• Female-friendly Physics Departments

Graduate School

• Career Resources
• APS Student Membership
• Forum on Graduate Student Affairs

Educators

K-12

• PhysicsCentral
• Teacher’s Days
• comPADRE

Physics Teacher Education Coalition

• PhysTEC: limited cadre of colleges and universities actively engaged in science preparation of future teachers with substantial project support
• PTEC: association of physics departments dedicated to the improvement of K-12 physics and physical science teacher preparation

College and University

• PRST: Physics Education Research
• Helping Students find Non-Academic Jobs
• Recruiting and Retaining Women in Physics
• New Physics & Astronomy Faculty Workshop

Speakers Lists

Find women and minority physicists who have agreed to give colloquium and general talks to a wide variety of audiences.
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Features

Student Membership

For undergraduate and graduate students in the United States, Canada, or Mexico, APS offers a free year to introduce you to the American and international community of physics.

Minorities in Physics
APS has created a brand new, engaging brochure entitled, "Explore, Understand, Succeed: Physics," to inspire minority students to study physics, and provide students and their parents with information about pursuing physics careers.
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