By physics teachers, for physics teachers
The Northern California/Nevada section of the American Association of Physics Teachers is a peer-to-peer group of high school, college, and university physic educators. We hold two Saturday gatherings a year where we
- share best practices for physics education at all levels
- host speakers who share their experiences in all aspects of physics.
Speakers from past gatherings include:
- List coming soon.
In 2026, our website is undergoing a major revision. Our goal is to have resources to support all physics educators in the Northern California/Nevada region.
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April 4th at Merritt College
Join us for a day (or more) of professional development and socializing. Keynote speakers Our first keynote speaker will be Astronaut General, Dr. Yvonne Cagle. Dr. Cagle has a life-long dedication in service to global health and enabling the frontiers of human spaceflight. After lunch, Mary Roach will dazzle us with her insights of her…
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Updates: Jan 2026
We started major updates to our website on January 25, 2026; it should be fully functional by the end of the month.