October 2015 (Volume 24, Number 9)

Open Access Could Mean Authors Pay to Publish
APS leaders explain how changes to publishing models may alter the scientific journal landscape

Physics in Iran After the Nuclear Agreement
Deal could pave the way for increased international collaboration

CEO Robert Brown Discusses Plans for American Institute of Physics
Organization's new leader intends to better serve AIP member societies

Charges Dropped for Physicist Accused of Sharing Sensitive Technology with China
U.S. government dismisses accusations of wire fraud against Xiaoxing Xi of Temple University

Blewett Fellowships Help Women Return to Physics
Awards provide support for childcare, salary, tuition, and equipment

PhysTEC Book Shares Strategies for Educating Physics Teachers
The Physics Teacher Education Coalition resource compiles case studies and effective practices

Physicists Set Course for the Exascale
Next-generation high-performance computers could be available in a decade

Cycling Across America … For Science!
Two young scientists spent this summer biking across America, teaching physics along the way

Members in the Media
As quoted in other publications…

This Month in Physics History
October 8, 1945: First Patent for the Microwave

Diversity Update
A column on programs related to diversity

Profiles In Versatility
Surfer, Science Outreach Specialist, Weight Loss Researcher, Physicist

Letters to the Editor
Double-Blind Review

The Back Page
Towards An Industrial Physics Community