AAPT and APS give special awards for the top physics projects at the International Science and Engineering Fair each year. This year ISEF is being held May 10-15 in Reno. This is an opportunity for the Northern California-Nevada section to assist by recruiting judges to take part in this event. Typically we try to get 3 judges and we would like representation from AAPT and APS. I will need their names and contact information by April 21. Can you assist with this? I will also ask Ted Hodapp at APS for help in locating 1 or 2 APS members. Please…
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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.
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