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FIAP Executive Committee Nominations Nominations for the 2024 Executive Committee of the APS Forum on Industrial & Applied Physics are now open. We thank you for taking the time to support this community. Current positions open for nomination Vice Chair/Chair Line , four years total beginning at the end of the March Meeting Councilor , four years total beginning on January 1, 2024 Current officers are listed on the Executive Committee page , and brief descriptions of duties can be found in the FIAP Bylaws . Deadline for nominations: October 13, 2023 Submit Nomination The membership of APS is diverse and ...

Join us for “Industry Day: New Ways of Seeing” We hope to see you for Industry Day at the APS March Meeting! Meet new colleagues and expand your view of the exciting work undertaken by physicists in many different industrial fields. There will be a full day of invited talks on March 8 (and additional Industry sessions on March 7, and 9). *The Industry Day Reception will be held on March 9th, at 6:00 PM in Caesars Forum, Room 313* Learn About More Industry Day Events and Sessions The APS March Meeting will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada from March 6 - 9, 2023. You will need to register for the meeting if you wish to attend Industry ...

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 ...