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Dear DCOMP member, We are excited to continue with the second event of our outreach initiative aimed at supporting early career researchers who are considering paths outside of academia. This effort consists in a one-hour virtual “office hour” event featuring researchers who have successfully transitioned into careers in industry. What to Expect: Each session will spotlight two speakers who will share their journeys from academia to industry, discuss their current roles, and offer practical advice for navigating the transition. The sessions will also include open Q&A segments, giving attendees the opportunity to ask questions and gain candid insights ...

The Division of Computational Physics (DCOMP) is excited to launch a new outreach initiative aimed at supporting early career researchers who are considering paths outside of academia. As part of this effort, we’re introducing a series of informal, one-hour virtual “office hour” events featuring researchers who have successfully transitioned into careers in industry. 🎤 What to Expect: Each session will spotlight two speakers who will share their journeys from academia to industry, discuss their current roles, and offer practical advice for navigating the transition. The sessions will also include open Q&A segments, giving attendees the ...

Last Friday, President Trump proposed a devastating array of cuts to science, including a 52% cut to NSF, a 47% cut to NASA Science and a 28% cut to NIST. Students’ dreams and scientists’ careers of discovery, entrepreneurship, and social impact will be derailed if these cuts become reality. Right now, nothing is final - Congress decides what budget actually passes into law. The best thing we can do is make our community’s voice heard loud and clear: science is essential and these cuts are a terrible idea. You can write to your senators and representatives right now through APS’ official advocacy webpage. And, in a few weeks, there will ...

Dear Members, Please be advised that the APS Engage platform will undergo scheduled maintenance on Saturday, March 29, beginning at 10:30 p.m. ET . The maintenance is expected to last approximately 15 minutes , during which access to the platform may be temporarily unavailable. Do I need to take any action? No action is required. Any posts or scheduled messages during the maintenance window will be automatically delayed and resume once maintenance is complete. Need assistance? If you experience any connectivity issues after the maintenance has concluded, please contact us at apsunits@aps.org for support. Thank you for your understanding ...

Dear Members, Please be advised that the APS Engage platform will undergo scheduled maintenance on Saturday, March 22, beginning at 10:30 p.m. ET . The maintenance is expected to last approximately 15 minutes , during which access to the platform may be temporarily unavailable. Do I need to take any action? No action is required. Any posts or scheduled messages during the maintenance window will be automatically delayed and resume once maintenance is complete. Need assistance? If you experience any connectivity issues after the maintenance has concluded, please contact us at apsunits@aps.org for support. Thank you for ...

The call for abstracts is open for the Joint March Meeting and April Meeting, called the APS Global Physics Summit. Share your March Meeting and April Meeting research at the APS Global Physics Summit. All abstracts are due Oct. 25. Become a presenter today ! #FeaturedNews

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 ...