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Policy articles
Explore news and discussion about policy and the physics community.
The new toolkit provides resources to help institutions and students adapt without the "duration of status" policy.
The short-term funding bill blocks the rule until Dec. 11.
The Department of Homeland Security has finalized its plans to overhaul immigration rules for international students.
APS will become the U.S. adhering body to the storied international organization.
Policy communications
APS announcements, press releases, letters, statements, and other public communications related to science policy.
- Oct. 7, 2026
APS expresses our deep concern and solidarity following the September 28 strike on the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine.
- Oct. 6, 2026
The American Physical Society celebrates Francis Halzen for receiving one of the highest honors in science — the Nobel Prize in Physics.
- Sept. 18, 2026
The NSF Forward task force will consider your input alongside commissioned white papers as it develops its recommendations.
- Sept. 8, 2026
The APS Climate Site Visits program helps physics departments, labs, and consortia take action that will improve their environments for all members of the physics community.
- Aug. 20, 2026
APS appreciates the opportunity to provide written comments regarding the National Science Foundation’s (NSF’s) proposed Guidance on Financial Assistance (GFA, Version 27-1)
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