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AAPT-CPS Officers
Current AAPT CPS Officers
CPS Executive Committee
Information useful for AAPT CPS Executive Committee Members
General Membership Meetings
Executive Board Meetings
The American Association of Physics Teachers Central Pennsylvania Section exists for
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the advancement of the teaching of physics in the colleges and universities of Central Pennsylvania and environs,
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the promotion of a professional spirit and acquaintanceship among the members of the Section, and
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the encouragement of instruction in physics in the secondary schools of the region served by the Section.
Important Dates | |
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| TBD-Nov-2013: | PTRA Workshop at Messiah College |
| See Meetings Page for details | |
Support for Mini-Meetings | |
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In its ongoing effort and mission to promote physics teaching in high schools and colleges,
AAPT-CPS has developed the concept of "Mini-Meetings".
These are meant to be more local meetings than the annual Spring Conference.
Examples of ideas include such things as talks, workshops, demos, etc.
See the meetings page for examples.
AAPT-CPS would like to help facilite Mini-Meetings.
Please contact an AAPT-CPS officer for more information. |
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| Special Notices/Announcements See Notices Page for details | |
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| 13-Apr-2013 | Central PA Astronomer's Meeting |
| 7-May, 12-Nov, 2013 | Hands-On Intro to Nanotechnology |
| Modeling Workshops: | Science Modeling Workshops for 2013 |
| Modeling Workshops: | Pretzel Coaster Build-Off Contest of 2013 |
| PhysTEC: | PhysTEC's first book on Physics Teacher Education |
Membership Offer |
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| AAPT-CPS offers 1 year free membership for new AAPT-CPS Conference Meeting attendees. |
Volunteers Needed
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AAPT-CPS is always looking ahead to plan future conferences. The success of AAPT-CPS depends on members volunteering to help with governance and hosting conferences. If you are interested in becoming an executive board member please contact any of the current officers for more information. Contact info is found on the AAPT-CPS Officers page.
Links
| Miscellaneous Links | AAPT Sections |
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| AAPT American Association of Physics Teachers | AAPT Southeastern PA Section |
| APS American Physical Society | AAPT Western PA Section |
| PIRA Physics Instructional Resource Association | AAPT New Jersey Section |
| The Physics Teacher Online | |
| PER Physics Education Research | |
| AAPT's Career Center | More Section Links |
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