The APS Mission, Vision, and Core Values
APS's mission, vision, and core values guide our work to serve the physics community, our members, and society.
Our vision
APS envisions a world inspired, enriched, and sustained by a thriving physics enterprise.
Our mission
APS advances physics by fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and global community dedicated to science and society.
Our core values
Our core values serve as guiding principles for the way we do our work and the way we engage with each other to advance physics:
- Scientific Method
We rely on scientific methods as the foundation for physics and its applications; we recognize the evolution of scientific inquiry.
- Trust, Integrity, and Ethical Conduct
We act honestly and ethically to ensure integrity in physics and across our community.
- Equity, Diversity, and Respect
We champion a culture of mutual respect, inclusion, access, and belonging; we embrace diversity in physics.
- Collaboration
We engage in open and respectful exchange to accelerate scientific discoveries and solve global challenges; partnerships and collaborations make us stronger.
- Education and Learning
We promote education that nurtures curiosity, sparks innovation, and supports lifelong learning and discovery.
- Speaking Out
We listen, promote our core values, and speak out on issues where scientific evidence or expertise can inform the public or benefit society.
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Since our founding in 1899, APS has been carrying out our mission to advance physics.
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APS joins with physics societies around the world in agreement with policies and principles for international scientific research collaboration.
We're advancing physics to benefit humanity.