Registration Process

Friday, July 27 * 12:15 PM - Depart from Renaissance Washington * 1:00 PM - Arrive at NOAA * 1:30 PM - Begin NOAA Tour * 3:30 PM - Tour ends and return to hotel Please note check in will begin promptly at 1:00 pm in the Main Lobby. The tour guide will meet you there. To enter the building all guests and visitors are required to show their CAC/PIV badge or government issued ID. All foreign nationals are required to show their passports for building entry.The tour will start at 1:30 PM and last approximately 2 hours. You will tour the Weather Operations floor and see satellite data being modeled into forecasting for ocean conditions, precipitation, tropical storms, climate and more! You will see the input, analysis, and output model side of this National Weather Service operation.We will depart from NOAA at 3:30 pm. All participants will need a valid ID/passport. Registration for this tour will close one week in advance for foreign nationals to allow lead time for clearance.

AAPT has received a select number of tickets for the National Museum of African American History and Culture, the only museum dedicated exclusively to the documentation of African American life, art, history, and culture. The African American History and Culture Museum is Washington, D.C's newest Smithsonian museum and tickets are in high demand and hard to come-by. Winners will be notified prior to the meeting. The drawing is for a set of 2 tickets timed for a 1:00 PM entry on July 27.

Sunday, July 29 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. - If you would like to informally meet with other undergraduate students from all over to chat about school, professors, science, life, food, … please check out the undergraduate meet up at the AAPT meeting and make some great connections! This is an unstructured meet up near registration. Once you have assembled we recommend that you chose a place to eat dinner and get to know one another, but this is totally up to you.

Monday, July 30 from 7:00 to 8:30 AM - Are you new to an AAPT National Meeting? If so, this is the best time to learn about AAPT and the Summer Meeting, as well as meet fellow attendees. AAPT leadership will be represented to discuss ways to get more involved with AAPT. You are also welcome to participate in any of AAPT's Area Committee meetings. Please reference the program for a committee meeting that piques your interest.

Monday, July 30 from 9:00 to 10:00 AM - Join other spouses and guests of AAPT attendees for light refreshments and conversation.

Monday, July 30 from 12:00 to 1:30 PM - Career development and networking can be time consuming, so AAPT is offering a fun and exciting way to get connected to a large number of early career and seasoned physics professionals in a short amount of time. Speed networking provides the opportunity to discuss career goals and challenges with a new contact for five minutes, exchange information, and then move on to the next person. By the end of the event each participant will have meaningful interactions with over half a dozen colleagues and the opportunity to meet many more. If you think you made a good contact, follow up with the person and schedule a time to meet for coffee. It's that simple! By the end of the first day of the conference, you would have already made several personal connections with other attendees. If you have business cards, don't forget to bring them.

Monday, July 30 from 12:00 to 1:30 PM - Relax, network and share your experiences and resources with members and friends of the LGBTQ/Physics Community. Light refreshments will be provided.

Raffle: Google Day Dream View - VR Headset Monday, July 30 at 3:40 PM - Don't just see the world, experience it. With daydream view, you can teleport from virtually anywhere to Pretty much everywhere. Browse from an ever-growing Collection of apps and games in the daydream app - a home for all of your virtual reality experiences. You can always get the best seat in the house with daydream view. Experience concerts, sports and more in full 360 degree panoramic view. The daydream view controller transforms with your imagination. Go from the sidelines to the center of action. Feel the adrenaline Rush as you speed down the racetrack. Daydream View’s lightweight, durable headset is made from soft, breathable fabric to help you stay comfortable longer. Raffle will take place in the AAPT exhibit hall. Must be present to win.

Tuesday, July 31 from 6:00 to 8:00 AM - Get up and get going! Lace up your shoes and enjoy the fresh air with your colleagues. T-shirts, partially sponsored by Vernier will be provided, as well as water and fruit. Specific details about the route will be emailed to all Fun Run/Walk participants. A 10% discount will be extended to all 5K participants and volunteers at the Georgetown Running Company, 3401 M Street, NW, Washington, DC 20007

Tuesday, July 31 at 10:20 AMDrone with Camera Live Video - Upgraded U45W-A Quadcopter w/ WiFi FPV, VR & Remote Control - Do more with a drone than ever before with the U45W-A, the ultimate in Wi-Fi FPV technology that’s a snap to fly with the included remote, your iPhone or Android mobile device. Newbie, pro or a pilot in between - the U45W-A gets an A+ for fun from fliers of all ages and skill levels. Raffle will take place in the AAPT exhibit hall. Must be present to win.

Raffle: Amazon Echo Tuesday, July 31 at 3:40 PM - Echo connects to Alexa to play music, make calls, set music alarms and timers, ask questions, control smart home devices, and more—instantly. Just ask for a song, artist, or genre from Amazon Music, Spotify, Pandora, and more. With multi-room music, you can play music on compatible Echo devices in different rooms. Echo can also play Audible audiobooks, radio stations, news briefs, and more. Call or message almost anyone hands-free with your Echo device. Also, instantly connect to other Echo devices in your home using just your voice.

Tuesday, July 31 from 7:15 - 8:15 PM -Join us for an entertaining and family-friendly sightseeing adventure around Washington DC. In this hour long tour you will be picked up at the conference hotel, driven by the Capitol, White House, Smithsonian, Washington Monument and the Jefferson and Lincoln Memorials. When the tour is over you will return to the hotel just in time to join your fellow colleagues at the summer meeting demo show. This is a great opportunity to get out and experience Washington’s top attractions.

August 1-2 - PERC provides an opportunity for those in the field of physics education research and allied fields to share their research, obtain feedback, explore diverse perspectives and discuss issues relevant to the community. In order to attend the PERC, you must register for the AAPT meeting either for the Full Meeting or One Day. The PERC poster reception is included. For more information please visit PERC 2018. The rate for AAPT student members is $100.