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2025 AAPT Summer Meeting

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Registration Process

Step 1: Sign In using your email address as your username. Username and password are case-sensitive. Note that Registration Options are not available until you sign in.

Step 2: Use the Register Myself button to select your registration option.

Remember to answer any questions that are required for each registration option you pick. Use the Update Responses button to save your responses to the questions.

How to Navigate Your Registration Path

Attending the AAPT Summer Meeting for the 'Full' or 'One-Day' experience?

First, you must select a 'Full' or your preferred 'One-Day' AAPT Summer Meeting registration option.
After selecting your preferred AAPT Summer Meeting registration option, the additional items will appear in the 'Program' section below. This includes add ons for PhysTEC, PERC, TYC and the Chesapeake Section Public Lecture.

Only attending a Related Meeting?

Select the respective 'Related Meeting' (PhysTEC, TYC, or Chesapeake Publc Lecture) in the 'Registration Options' section.
You may then add any available AAPT workshops or other 'Related Meetings' to your itinerary.

If you require any registration assistance, please contact us at [email protected].

Step 3: Use the Next button to proceed to the selection of program/registration items (workshops, etc.) or to go to checkout.

Spouse/Guest Registration: You cannot register a colleague, student, fellow physicist or anyone that submits an abstract as a spouse/guest. Guest registration is intended for family members and/or significant others to attend the attendee's presentation and to accompany them in any social events occurring during the meeting, including coffee breaks, receptions, and the exhibit hall. Guests should not attend meeting related sessions besides the attendee's presentation. Cost is $45 and to add a guest, please contact [email protected].

Photo Release:
AAPT and its legal representatives and assigns, retain the right and permission to publish, without charge, photographs taken during this event. These photographs may be used in publications, including electronic publications, or in audio-visual presentations, promotional literature, advertising, or in other similar ways.

COVID-19 Policy:

COVID vaccination is strongly recommended.
Masks are also recommended, though optional.
If you feel sick before the meeting, please stay home for everyone's safety.
A limited number of COVID self-test kits will be available upon request at the registration desk.
In the event of a positive test during the meeting, please isolate in your guest room and promptly inform [email protected].

AAPT Event Participation Code of Conduct:
By registering for the 2025 AAPT Summer Meeting you are agreeing to comply with the AAPT Event Participation Code of Conduct and COVID-19 Policy.

The American Association of Physics Teachers (“AAPT”) is dedicated to providing a safe and productive experience at all AAPT sponsored events for all event participants, regardless of sex, race, color, personal appearance, national origin, religion, age, physical disability, mental disability, perceived disability, medical condition, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by federal or applicable state laws or local ordinances. Please click here to read the entire code of conduct.

Please note: The dates and times for the special events are subject to change. All times listed below are in Eastern Standard Time.

REGISTRATION Support
If any of these registration options don't meet your needs or for any questions, please contact the Registration Help Desk at [email protected].

Onsite registration will be available in the Grand Hyatt Washington

Cancellation Policy
50% refund until Monday, July 14, 2025
No refund after Monday, July 14, 2025

To cancel your registration, please e-mail [email protected]

Related Meetings

If you are planning to attend the AAPT Summer Meeting and a related Meeting, select a AAPT registration option and choose the related meeting in the program/workshop area.

Chesapeake Section Public Lecture

August 5, 2025 at 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

A public lecture hosted by the Chesapeake Section of the American Association of Physics Teachers, and presents Nobel prize laureate Dr. John Mather from NASA. Dr. Mather led the science teams for the cosmic background explorer satellite and for the James Webb Space Telescope. He will describe his personal journey in science and will tell us how our universe evolved, how galaxies, stars, and planets form, and what to expect in the next frontiers of astronomical observatories.

Physics Education Research Conference 2025 (click to expand)

August 6, 2025 - August 7, 2025 in Washington, DC

At our PERC 2025, we will focus on the various ways that PER can contribute to this larger global discussion. Every strand of PER has something to contribute. While early PER on quantum focused especially on conceptual understanding (which is still ongoing and important!), visualizations, and mathematical problem-solving, there is now research in labs, informal science education, affect, and interest formation. Our community's theoretical and empirical contributions to supporting a diverse and inclusive physics community need to be directed at quantum education as well. For more information, visit https://www.per-central.org/conferences/2025/index.cfm

PhysTEC 2025 (click to expand)

August 2, 2025 at 8:00 am - August 3, 2025 at 1:00 pm

Join us at events before and during the 2025 AAPT Summer Meeting in Washington, D.C. for sessions dedicated to the recruitment, education, and retention of pre-service and in-service physics teachers! Surround yourself with physics and physics teacher educators from around the globe and develop and strengthen professional connections. Don't miss this opportunity to share your expertise and learn from and network with leaders in the field.

Closed for registration. Two-Year College Tandem Meeting

August 2, 2025 at 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

The TYC Tandem Meeting brings together faculty teaching physics, astronomy, and physical science at two-year colleges to share ideas, learn from each other, and build community. Tandem ‘25 will be hosted by Howard Community College on Sat. Aug. 2nd, with transportation provided to and from the AAPT Summer Meeting site. For more information, visit https://optycs.aapt.org/OPTYCs/Tandem/. Cost: $99. Workshop Sign-up:https://optycs.aapt.org/Tandem/2025/

When

8/2/2025 - 8/6/2025

Where

Washington, DC UNITED STATES

Program

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AAPT SATURDAY

Description
Teaching Strategies that Work: FTI Workshop for Educators Led by facilitators from the AAPT/APS/AAS Physics and Astronomy Faculty Teaching Institute (FTI), participants will learn principles of teaching and learning to guide teaching choices, gain access to valuable resources, and get support to plan a feasible classroom change that will improve learning for all students. We have specifically designed the workshop to provide a safe and supportive environment that leverages your existing expertise, fosters open discourse, and promotes reflection on your identities, beliefs, and local context. Category AAPT Track AAPT SATURDAY Time 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM 8/2/2025 8:00 AM
Learn Physics While Practicing Science: Introduction to ISLE - OFFSITE LOCATION Participants will learn how to modify introductory physics coursesto help students develop a good conceptual foundation, apply this knowledge in problem solving, and engage them in science practices based on Investigative Science Learning Environment (ISLE). During the workshop the participants will learn how to use the many curricular materials provided to help their students learn physics by practicing it. Who? Introductory Physics Instructors. Bring? Laptop (If you do not own a computer, you will be paired with somebody who does.) Category AAPT Track AAPT SATURDAY Time 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM 8/2/2025 8:00 AM
Graphical Methods for Problem Solving in Kinematics, Forces & Circuits By connecting student problem solving to their conceptual understanding of the topics, we give more students access to finding success in our classes. We will explore graphs and diagrams as sense-making tools that allow students to make their own situation-specific calculations for each scenario in addition to visualizing the concepts involved. Who? While relevant for all teachers, the target audience is high school teachers. Bring? Calculator Category AAPT Track AAPT SATURDAY Time 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM 8/2/2025 8:00 AM
Authentic Astronomy Data Analysis and Research with js9 Js9 web-based software allows the display and analysis of authentic astronomical data archived from observatories in all bands of the EMS. In this workshop, you will be introduced to the js9 interface and tools by working through a series of astrophysics activities. We will also demonstrate how these tools are used to conduct research projects. Who? Instructors of Physics/Astronomy from grade 9 up. Bring? Computer Note: Participants will be reimbursed for the cost of the workshop. Category AAPT Track AAPT SATURDAY Time 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM 8/2/2025 8:00 AM
PTRA: Teaching Physics for the First Time You have received your teaching schedule and I am teaching Physics for the first time in a long time. Teaching Physics For the First Time is a Learning Cycle approach to address the core concepts of a first year lab course. So if your physics or physical science preparation needs a refresher or a place to start, this hands-on workshop will provide you with labs, demonstrations, background knowledge and misconceptions that many students have with respect to physics. Category AAPT Track AAPT SATURDAY Time 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM 8/2/2025 8:00 AM
Hands-on Particle Physics and Engagement Strategies In this workshop you will experience student engagement strategies will help you reach all of your students with every activity. Concepts like Particle Physics, Dark Matter and Neutrinos will be experienced through student-driven, hands-on activities that you can adapt and apply to your entire curriculum. Who? K-12 Science Teachers Category AAPT Track AAPT SATURDAY Time 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM 8/2/2025 1:00 PM
Quantum Computing: What’s the Buzz? Are you interesting in learning more about Quantum Computing? What’s the state of the field anyway? This workshop will give you a working introduction to the field through mini-tutorials, classroom exercises, discussions, and a review of other freely available online resources. Who? Instructors of Undergraduate course, but is relevant for classes above and below that level Category AAPT Track AAPT SATURDAY Time 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM 8/2/2025 1:00 PM
PTRA: Quantum Cryptography Data such as our financials like credit card numbers are constantly being moved around as we exist in our 21st Century world. Quantum physics can help keep this data safe and even detect an eavesdropper!. Quantum cryptography can be taught in high school physics classrooms with equipment as simple as polarizers and can fit neatly into the HS curriculum. Quantum physics is a huge part of the modern era and needs to be taught to our students. Category AAPT Track AAPT SATURDAY Time 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM 8/2/2025 1:00 PM
Intermediate and Advanced Labs workshop - OFFSITE LOCATION At each of five stations, presenters will demonstrate an intermediate or advanced laboratory exercise. Each presenter will show and discuss the apparatus and techniques used and provide documentation. Participants will cycle through the stations and have an opportunity to use each apparatus. Who? College and University Instructional Laborary Developers Category AAPT Track AAPT SATURDAY Time 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM 8/2/2025 1:00 PM

AAPT SUNDAY

Description
Improving Access & Anti-Ableist Practices in Physics Courses Participants will explore disability language and models, with a focus on disability in STEM & academia. Using tools like the Variation Planning Tool and Universal Design for Learning, activities will focus on thinking critically about how to build flexibility and accessibility into a physics course. Who? HS teachers, postsecondary instructors, and students with an interest in teaching. Bring? Computer with access to some of your teaching materials. Category AAPT Track AAPT SUNDAY Time 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM 8/3/2025 8:00 AM
Physics Investigations using Sensors in Smartphones This hands-on workshop will explore a variety of physics concepts through engaging activities by leveraging the advanced sensors integrated into smartphones. Each participant will receive a kit that, when paired with their smartphone, enable students to conduct over 100 investigations spanning topics in mechanics and electromagnetism. Who? HS and University Intro Physics Teachers Bring? Computer to use spreadsheets for data analysis Category AAPT Track AAPT SUNDAY Time 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM 8/3/2025 8:00 AM
PICUP Workshop A: Integrating Computation into Introductory Physics Workshop focused on the implementation of computational physics in the classroom by working on exercises developed in the PICUP partnership in a student role. Learn how you can take PICUP materials and adapt them to fit your needs. Who? No prior experience with computer programming or computational physics required. Bring? Computer. Note: Participants will receive a partial reimbursement of $40 workshop fee. This workshop is supported by NSF grant number 2337049. Category AAPT Track AAPT SUNDAY Time 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM 8/3/2025 8:00 AM
Understanding quantum computing using an augmented reality App Participants will be introduced to a MARVLS smartphone App that includes augmented reality (AR) models on the topic of quantum computing and other complex physics concepts. Participants will receive a target cube to view the 3D AR models and work through the student exercises. Bring? Smartphone to download App. Category AAPT Track AAPT SUNDAY Time 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM 8/3/2025 8:00 AM
Bridging Classical and Quantum Realms Using Nuclear Magnetic Resonance We have developed a set of curricular materials to cover the theory, practice, and applications of NMR in a truly multidisciplinary for use in a variety of different courses, classroom environments, and institutions. Participants will experience some of class activities and discuss local implementation. Bring? Computer helpful, but not absolutely necessary to access materials. Category AAPT Track AAPT SUNDAY Time 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM 8/3/2025 8:00 AM
200+ Physics Simulations to Inspire Classroom Engagement Participants will explore more than 200 physics simulations, learn about research-based best practices for their use, and create activities for their own classrooms. The majority of the time spent in this workshop will be in creating new activities, sharing in small groups, and eliciting feedback-- working through a multi-step design process. Who? Instructors of introductory physics and astronomy at both the college and high school levels. Bring? Computer The Visualizations in Physics Education Research (VIPER) project is supported by NSF DUE-2120980 and DUE-1712159. Category AAPT Track AAPT SUNDAY Time 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM 8/3/2025 8:00 AM
PIRA Lecture Demonstrations This workshop will introduce you to the Physics Instructional Resource Association (PIRA) and its catalog of demonstration. We will include approximately 50 demonstrations: explaining use, construction, acquisition of materials, and answer any questions. Who? We especially invite high school physics teachers and faculty members teaching introductory physics to attend. Bring? A device capable of viewing and/or recording the workshop. All materials will be distributed electronically. Category AAPT Track AAPT SUNDAY Time 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM 8/3/2025 8:00 AM
Surface Mount Electronics How-To (Design with KiCAD) - OFFSITE LOCATION This workshop will give participants guided opportunity to design their own circuitboard using the open-source KiCad package. It will cover how to make a schematic, how to turn the schematic into a board layout, and creation of Gerber files to turn the design into a physical device. It is intended to be taken with the “Surface Mount How-To (Techniques for building)” workshop, but can be taken by itself if desired. Category AAPT Track AAPT SUNDAY Time 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM 8/3/2025 8:00 AM
AI in Support of Physics Labs Participants will conduct a series of simple experiments and then use natural language prompts with AI tools to perform computational analysis on their data: statistical analysis of large data sets, and other complex data analysis tasks that have historically required computer programming skills. Bring? Smartphone to collect data, computer to conduct analysis, and potentially a $20 license to one of the leading foundation AI models depending on changes in capabilities at the time of the workshop. Category AAPT Track AAPT SUNDAY Time 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM 8/3/2025 1:00 PM
PICUP Workshop B: Integrating Computation at the Curricular Level Workshop focused on how computation “fits” into the undergraduate curriculum. This includes how to incorporate computational exercises in a variety of courses (with some code samples), providing help developing student learning goals at the department level, assessment tools, and goals across the curriculum. Who? No prior programming experience is need. Not required to attend PICUP Workshop A. Bring? Computer. Category AAPT Track AAPT SUNDAY Time 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM 8/3/2025 1:00 PM
Introductory Labs to Promote Scientific Reasoning Participants will engage with several lab activities based on our comprehensive inquiry-based lab curriculum that explicitly promotes scientific reasoning. Participants will be provided access to all lab materials (both in-person and online versions) and assessments and will learn strategies to adapt their existing labs to fit these approaches. Who? Introductory Lab Instructors Category AAPT Track AAPT SUNDAY Time 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM 8/3/2025 1:00 PM
Reasoning chain construction tasks for assessing student reasoning Online reasoning chain construction assessment (ORCCA) tools present students with reasoning elements (i.e., statements about the physical situation as well as related concepts and mathematical relationships) and prompt the students to assemble them into an argument to answer a physics question. In this workshop, participants will gain firsthand experience with ORCCA tools. Bring? Laptops are recommended. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant Nos. DUE-2142416, DUE-2141975, DUE-2142276, and DUE-2142436. Category AAPT Track AAPT SUNDAY Time 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM 8/3/2025 1:00 PM
Preparing for Student Discussions about Physics and Society The discipline of physics often intersects with ethically challenging topics such as global climate change, nuclear weapons, environmental impacts, etc. Discussions about the ethical responsibilities that physicists have in relation to society are important but difficult to facilitate. This workshop creates space for instructors to participate in these discussions as a student, to collaboratively develop initial ideas for lessons within their own teaching contexts, and to practice implementing their ideas with peers. Category AAPT Track AAPT SUNDAY Time 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM 8/3/2025 1:00 PM
Surface Mount Electronics How-To (Techniques for Building) - OFFSITE LOCATION This workshop will give participants a guided opportunity to build a circuit board using modern surface-mount components. It will cover a variety of techniques including hand-soldering, hot-air reflow, solder paste and stencils, and reflow ovens. It is intended to be taken with the “Surface Mount How-To (Design with KiCad)” workshop, but can be taken by itself if desired. Category AAPT Track AAPT SUNDAY Time 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM 8/3/2025 1:00 PM
First Timers and Early Career Meetup Begin your Summer Meeting experience at the First Timers and Early Career Meetup — a welcoming event designed to support new attendees and early career professionals. Connect with peers, engage with experienced members, and start building meaningful relationships within the AAPT community. This is an excellent opportunity to ask questions, gain insights, and feel more confident navigating the meeting. We look forward to welcoming you as you kick off your Summer Meeting journey. Category AAPT Track AAPT SUNDAY Time 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM 8/3/2025 4:30 PM
Career Speed Networking Event Category AAPT Track AAPT SUNDAY Time 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM 8/3/2025 8:00 PM

Chesapeake Section Event- Lecture by John Mather

Description
Chesapeake Section - Public Lecture This public lecture is hosted by the Chesapeake Section of the American Association of Physics Teachers, and presents Nobel prize laureate Dr. John Mather from NASA. Dr. Mather led the science teams for the cosmic background explorer satellite and for the James Webb Space Telescope. He will describe his personal journey in science and will tell us how our universe evolved, how galaxies, stars, and planets form, and what to expect in the next frontiers of astronomical observatories. Category CSM Track Chesapeake Section Event- Lecture by John Mather Time 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM 8/5/2025 7:30 PM

Chesapeake Section - Public Lecture

This public lecture is hosted by the Chesapeake Section of the American Association of Physics Teachers, and presents Nobel prize laureate Dr. John Mather from NASA. Dr. Mather led the science teams for the cosmic background explorer satellite and for the James Webb Space Telescope. He will describe his personal journey in science and will tell us how our universe evolved, how galaxies, stars, and planets form, and what to expect in the next frontiers of astronomical observatories.

Physics Education Research Conference 2025

Description
Physics Education Research Conference 2025 Track Physics Education Research Conference 2025 When 8/6/2025 - 8/7/2025 8/6/2025

PhysTEC 2025

Description
PhysTEC 2025 This in-person workshop will convene the tight-knit PhysTEC community from 8 a.m. Saturday morning through 1 p.m. Sunday afternoon before AAPT SM25 to network with others in the physics education landscape. Track PhysTEC 2025 When 8/2/2025 - 8/3/2025 8/2/2025

Social Events

Description
AAPT Fun Walk Tuesday Aug 5 at 6 am - 8 am Lace up and start your day strong with a fun morning walk through the heart of Washington, DC! Connect with fellow attendees, soak in the city sights, and enjoy some fresh air before sessions begin. Complimentary t-shirts, water, and fruit will be provided for all participants. Specific details about the route will be emailed to all walkers. By registering for this event, you grant AAPT permission to share your email address with the designated AAPT member facilitator responsible for distributing the route and any pertinent information. Track Social Events Time 6:00 AM - 8:00 AM 8/5/2025 6:00 AM

AAPT Fun Walk Tuesday Aug 5 at 6 am - 8 am

Lace up and start your day strong with a fun morning walk through the heart of Washington, DC! Connect with fellow attendees, soak in the city sights, and enjoy some fresh air before sessions begin. Complimentary t-shirts, water, and fruit will be provided for all participants. Specific details about the route will be emailed to all walkers. By registering for this event, you grant AAPT permission to share your email address with the designated AAPT member facilitator responsible for distributing the route and any pertinent information.

Track

Social Events

Time

6:00 AM - 8:00 AM

8/5/2025 6:00 AM

Two-Year College Tandem Meeting

Description
Two-Year College Tandem Meeting Track Two-Year College Tandem Meeting 8/2/2025

	$249	Non-Member
	$125	Member
	$59	In-service and pre-service Teacher rate