The Forum on the History of Physics, established in 1980, brings together physicists, historians, and other members of APS with an interest in the history physics and its impact on culture, education, and physics research itself. The Forum issues a semiannual Newsletter and organizes and sponsors sessions at the March and April APS meetings.

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Fall 2018 Newsletter is Now Available

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Ryan Chaban Wins History of Physics Essay Contest

Ryan Chaban, a first-year Ph.D. student at The College of William and Mary, wins the first annual History of Physics Essay Contest.
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Congratulations to Our Newest APS Fellows

APS Fellows from FHP

Congratulations to New Prize & Award Recipients

2018 Abraham Pais Prize for History of Physics
Peter Galison

View FHP Sessions Online

Slides and audio records of many of the FHP-sponsored sessions at APS meetings are available online.

2017
March Meeting Presentations
April Meeting Presentations

2016
March Meeting Presentations
April Meeting Presentations

2015
March Meeting Presentations
April Meeting Presentations

2014
March Meeting Presentations
April Meeting Presentations

2013
March Meeting Presentations
April Meeting Presentations

2012
March Meeting Presentations
April Meeting Presentations

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Image Gallery of FHP Sessions

Other Announcements

AIP Grants-in-Aid for History of Modern Physics and Allied Fields