The objective of the New England Section of the American Association of Physics Teachers is the advancement and integration of the teaching of physics at all educational levels and the furtherance of an appreciation for the role of physics in our culture. Its membership consists of those interested in the teaching of physics. NES-AAPT membership is not contingent upon membership in the American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT).
Save these dates for the 2013-2014 School Year
There are four great physics teaching events coming up this year I would like to encourage you to attend:
Sept 27-28: Northeast Regional AAPT meeting at Marist College in Poughkeepsie, NY (NJ, NY, and NES sections). More info below.
Oct 11-12: New England Section American Physical Society Meeting in Bridgewater, MA with a theme a biophysics and optics in industry with cross disciplinary and industry related talks. Including a strand of talks with an education emphasis.
Mar 14-15: New England Section AAPT meeting at Salem State College in Salem, MA
April 3-6: National Meeting of NSTA (National Science Teachers Association) in Boston, MA One of the days will be a Physics Day with lots of workshops!