Mark your calendars The fall NCNAPT meeting/workshops will be held at NASA Ames Research Center on October 10th, 2009. Keynote speaker will be Sy Liebergot, EECOM from Apollo 13. More details will be posted soon, including registration links, call for presentations, etc.
Category: Student opportunities
Like tossing yo-yos? Ever wanted to unravel the mystery of the drinking bird? Then the Toy Box Physics video contest is for you. Take any toy you want and use it to somehow express a physics concept. Bounce, spin, jump and splash your way into physics history. The winner will receive a trophy lovingly made by APS staff from some of our favorite physics toys as well as $1,000 cash. All entries must be received by May 26th at midnight. Complete details here: http://physicscentral.org/experiment/contests/toybox/
U.S. Physics Team Each year, AAPT and the American Institute of Physics (AIP) sponsor a competition for high school students to represent the United States at the International Physics Olympiad Competition. Also, find out how you can help support the team. The latest:The results from the second exam are in and the semi-finalists list has been posted!
High School Photo Contest Every year, AAPT holds a contest for the best physics-based photos. The contest is open to high school students in grades 9-12 (or equivalent international grade level). Photos may be entered in one of two categories: Natural and Contrived. The latest:submit your entries online now!
Canada’s Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics (PI), is now accepting applications for their free summer science camps for students and teachers with a keen interest in modern physics. All expenses are paid within Canada.