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The Forum on Outreach and Engaging the Public wants to encourage and assist more of you to bring physics to your communities. In 2023 FOEP launched its first mini-grant for outreach and we are continuing these efforts for 2024. The mini-grant information can be found on FOEP’s engage website under the Prizes and Awards link. Applications open Jan 1, 2024. In 2023 we also launched our first student travel award and we are continuing this award for 2024. We encourage students to assist in outreach efforts and to share those efforts at APS’s March or April Meeting. The Forum for Outreach and Engaging the Public has contributed sessions at the March ...

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PHYSICS FIESTA AT SOLORIO HIGH SCHOOL relatable speakers who discuss their unconventional paths in STEM, STEM inspired dances by the school's Ballet Folklorico The Physics Van performing Star Wars themed Physics demos the famous Professor Lyrical rapping about science the Latin Jazz band, a variety of Physics activity booths and casual opportunities for students to talk to physicists. FOOD TRUCKS! Check out the instagram posts of the event on APS's instagram site!

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 ...

Register now for the virtual 2021 APS Annual Leadership Meeting! APS President Sylvester Jim Gates, Jr. and APS CEO Jonathan Bagger invite you to join us virtually on Thursday, February 4 and Saturday, February 6 for the APS Annual Leadership Meeting. Registration is free; APS membership is not required. Please share with anyone who might be interested. [Register now] We think you will be particularly interested in attending: Saturday, February 6 Communicating Science to Nonscientists in Post-Election & Post-Pandemic World America 12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. ET Alan Alda, Stony Brook University, founder of Alan Alda Center ...

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 ...