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American Association of Physics Teachers

American Association of Physics Teachers, based in College Park, Maryland, has 1 opportunity for children on WiWit, checked before listing.

College Park, Maryland, United States

Opportunities from American Association of Physics Teachers

Exam

PhysicsBowl

by American Association of Physics Teachers

International high-school physics competition with a 40-question multiple-choice exam in 45 minutes, organised by AAPT and open to schools worldwide including India.

For children ages 14 to 19
In-person event
Registration fee applies

What your child could gain:

Physics problem solvingAnalytical reasoningTime-bound exam technique
See details and dates

What WiWit checked

  • Identity and registration
  • Contact details
  • Location details

Reviewed by WiWit, July 2026

About

The American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) is a non-profit professional society founded in 1930 to advance the greater good through physics education. Headquartered in College Park, Maryland, AAPT serves a global community of physics teachers, researchers, and students. The organization develops curricular resources, hosts national meetings, publishes peer-reviewed journals, and administers internationally recognized student competitions including PhysicsBowl and the U.S. Physics Olympiad. AAPT's PhysicsBowl is open to high school students worldwide, and Indian schools regularly participate by registering through their physics teachers.

Affiliations

American Institute of Physics (AIP)American Physical Society (APS)American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM)ALPhA - Advanced Lab Physics AssociationAmerican Modeling Teachers Association (AMTA)Contemporary Physics Education Project (CPEP)Physics Instructional Resource Association (PIRA)

Programs Offered

  • PhysicsBowl
  • U.S. Physics Olympiad
  • High School Physics Photo Contest
  • Physics Teaching Resource Agents
  • Summer and Winter National Meetings
  • Physics Teaching Resource Agents (PTRA)
  • New Faculty Workshops
  • Barbara Lotze Scholarship
  • High School Grants for Innovative Teaching Programs

Achievements

  • Oersted Medal
  • Robert A. Millikan Medal
  • Klopsteg Memorial Lecture Award
  • David Halliday & Robert Resnick Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Physics Teaching
  • Paul W. Zitzewitz Award for Excellence in Pre-College Physics Teaching
  • Homer L. Dodge Citation for Distinguished Service
  • Melba Newell Phillips Medal
  • Richtmyer Memorial Lecture Award
  • John David Jackson Award
  • Lillian McDermott Medal
  • Doc Brown Futures Award

Leadership

  • Beth Cunningham, Chief Executive Officer (American Association of Physics Teachers)
  • Debbie Andres, President (American Association of Physics Teachers)
  • Dyan Jones, President-Elect (American Association of Physics Teachers)

Frequently asked questions

What does American Association of Physics Teachers offer for children?
American Association of Physics Teachers has 1 opportunity for children listed on WiWit, each checked before listing. Every listing above shows who is eligible, the key dates, and the fee, so you can see what fits your child.
Where does my child apply for American Association of Physics Teachers opportunities?
On American Association of Physics Teachers's own website. WiWit is a free, independent directory that helps you discover and compare opportunities; your child registers or applies with American Association of Physics Teachers directly, never on WiWit.
Has WiWit checked American Association of Physics Teachers?
Yes. WiWit checked American Association of Physics Teachers's identity and registration, along with contact details and location details, reviewed in July 2026. Its opportunities are each checked against American Association of Physics Teachers's official source before they are listed.
Where is American Association of Physics Teachers based?
American Association of Physics Teachers is based in College Park, Maryland. Each of its listings shows whether the opportunity runs online or in person, so you can check what works for your child.
Will WiWit remind me about American Association of Physics Teachers deadlines?
Save any American Association of Physics Teachers opportunity in the free WiWit app and it sends you a reminder before the deadline, so you do not miss it.

Quick Facts

Type
Non-profit
Founded
1930
Opportunities
1 on WiWit

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