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2024 Summer Physics Camp for Young Women Apply Here Application deadline: COB Monday, April 1, 2024 Contacts: Anna Llobet Megias allobet@lanl.gov #FeaturedNews

The 2023 Meeting of the Four Corners Section of the American Physical Society was hosted by Utah State University and was held at the Riverwoods Conference Center in Logan, Utah October 20-21. Congratulations to the 2023 Conference Speakers and Poster Winners: Outstanding Student Presentations - Poster Presentations: Michael Weiss (Colorado State University) Jacob Sandusky/Michael Liebel (New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology) Willis Holle (University of Utah) Outstanding Student Presentations - Oral Presentations: Natalie Green (Brigham Young University) Megan Nielson (Brigham Young University) Alexandra Plocki (University of Colorado Boulder) ...

NSF Director Explains Vision for Science Agency in APS News In the June edition of APS News, National Science Foundation (NSF) Director Sethuraman Panchanathan discusses his vision for the science agency, including its role in supporting research and training the future STEM workforce. Panchanathan is a computer scientist and engineer, and NSF’s 15 th director, after being confirmed by the US Senate on June 18, 2020. Additionally, he is a leader in science, engineering, and education with more than three decades of experience. Read about his vision for NSF here . #FeaturedNews ​

APS has released a new report that provides recommendations to strengthen the nation’s STEM workforce, including building research capacity among emerging research institutions (ERIs), establishing a clear path for international talent to study and work in the US, confronting hostile work environments, and addressing the shortage of qualified STEM teachers. Titled “Building America’s STEM Workforce: Eliminating Barriers and Unlocking Advantages,” the report examines both domestic and international challenges and opportunities. It synthesizes a range of public data and reports—complemented with surveys of physics department chairs and APS ...

Hello and welcome to your new unit website! APS has been hard at work revamping your current unit site and is excited to introduce your new online unit community — a member benefit powered by APS Engage . In keeping in line with APS’s strategic plan , this new site will not only serve our members, but will also serve the greater physics community as well. It will allow you to interact with other unit members beyond in-person meetings, share and discuss content relevant to your field of study and interests, and create a shared repository of useful resources. The site features: a community discussion board a unit community library a unit directory ...