July/August 2021 (Volume 30, Number 7)

APS is Committed to Helping Entrepreneurs Thrive in the Business World
APS supports entrepreneurs in a variety of ways, from access to the latest research in its journals to advocating for robust research funding.

The APS Topical Group on Physics Education Research
Meet the APS Topical Group dedicated to researching the teaching and learning of physics.

Giving Online Job Searching a Personal Touch
Virtual career fairs give job seekers valuable opportunities to make connections with future employers.

The First US-Bangladesh Physics Conference
Physicists from the US and Bangladesh gathered online to share exciting research and promote science.

2021 Chairs Conference Gathers Department Leadership to Talk Challenges and Share Solutions
Around 150 physics department chairs from around the country joined a virtual two-day conference with a theme of promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Quantum Scientist Wins APS Prize
Chao-Yang Lu sat down with APS News to discuss his career and the future of quantum research.

David Wirth Named 2021 PhysTEC Teacher of the Year
PhysTEC recognizes outstanding physics educators with the annual Teacher of the Year award.

Celebrating Sakharov
APS units came together with the Russian-American Science Association to organize a tribute to one of the world’s most outspoken activists for human rights.

APS to Launch New Open-Access Energy Sciences Journal: PRX Energy
New publication will open for submissions in late summer 2021 with publication fees waived until 2023.

This Month in Physics History
July 19, 1921: Birth of Rosalyn Sussman Yalow

News from Government Affairs
APS Members Help Move Needle in Reversing Rollback of Methane Emissions Regulations

FYI: Science Policy News from AIP
Congress Seeks Compromise on Landmark Competitiveness Legislation

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