American Association of Physics Teachers - AAPT Employee Directory
Non-profit OrganizationsMaryland, United States51-200 Employees
The American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) is a mid-sized nonprofit professional society based in College Park, Maryland, focused on advancing physics education and physics education research. It serves a global membership of physics educators and researchers, working to develop and promote best practices in teaching and inquiry. The organization frames its mission around the global need for qualified science, technology, engineering, and mathematics teachers who can influence future leaders and decision makers. In May 2025, AAPT appointed Rachel Scherr as associate editor of the Physical Review Physics Education Research. This development reflects ongoing expansion of the association's editorial leadership.