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Physics Societies & Organizations
Many societies have formed for physicists, physics students, and physics teachers to gather together for learning and comraderie. Some of these physics societies require academic or professional roles, while others allow laymen to join.
American Physical Society
Founded in 1899, the goal of the American Physical Society is "to advance and diffuse knowledge of physics." The APS publishes a number of prestigious research journals and hosts conferences around the country.
American Association of Physics Teachers
The American Association of Physics Teachers promotes physics education by allowing teachers of the subject to network with each other, trade information, gain access to new teaching methods, and generally find ways to pass on knowledge of physics to the next generation.
National Society of Black Physicists
This organization promotes black physicists, hosting an annual Conference of Black Physics Students. Several prestigious universities have local chapters.