American Association of Physics Teachers
One Physics Ellipse College Park, MD 20740-3845 Phone: (301) 209-3300 Fax: (301) 209-0845 Website: http//www.aapt.org
Webmaster: webmaster@aapt.org
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The AAPT Central Office works closely with the Executive Board and member volunteers to manage the operations, carry out directives, and create and uphold general association policies. The Central Office represents the Association at public venues. It provides leadership and services for all AAPT activities and programs. The Central Office further manages all external grant projects on behalf of AAPT.
Contact the Central Office if you have questions about any of the Association's programs and services.
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Office of the EXECUTIVE OFFICER |
(301) 209-3311
eo@aapt.org |
The Executive Officer overseas and leads the AAPT operations. All grant-related projects are managed through this office in the absence of the Chief Academic Officer.
Contact the Executive Office about:
- the International Science & Engineering Fair
- the Presidential Science & Mathematics Teaching Awards
- the AAPT Executive Board
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EDITORIAL & PUBLISHING SERVICES
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(301) 209-3322 pubs@aapt.org |
The Editorial & Publishing Services function oversees the production of journals, magazines, and publications. Contact this department if you have questions about:
- the file format of your submission of abstracts to National Meetings,
- purchasing reprints,
- obtaining copyright permission,
- how to include a product in our catalog,
- whether AAPT would be interested in producing your product, or
- press releases.
If you have questions about your subscription, including how to file a claim for missing issues or how to change your name or mailing address, contact the Membership and Stewardship Department. In addition, Editorial & Publishing Services will not be able to answer questions about journal submission. Please contact the Journal Editor directly regarding unpublished articles.
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MEETINGS AND PROGRAMS |
(301) 209-3340
meetings@aapt.org
programs@aapt.org |
The Meetings & Programs Department works closely with the Meetings & Program Chair and the Area Committees in planning all aspects of the two AAPT National Meetings. The department also organizes and manages the physics exhibit shows.
The department also coordinates the following programs for the Association:
Contact this department regarding the National Conference if you have questions regarding:
- abstract submission,
- session or workshop request form submission,
- invited speakers,
- hosting a summer meeting,
- exhibiting.
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MEMBERSHIP AND STEWARDSHIP |
(301) 209-3333
membership@aapt.org |
The Membership & Stewardship Department is responsible for the recruitment and retention of AAPT members, institutional subscribers to the AJP and TPT journals, and development programs. This department is also responsible for expanding AAPT's visibility within the scientific community, and assisting the local sections in dissemination of AAPT resources. Product order fulfillment (AAPT Store) and inventory control are also responsibilities of this department.
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FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION |
(301) 209-3330
accounting@aapt.org |
The Finance & Administration Department manages the fiscal aspects of the operation, information technology, and human resources. The Department prepares budget reports and all financial statements. Budget reports are provided monthly, showing year to date comparisons of actual expenses to budget by cost center.
In addition, the following services are provided: General Ledger maintenance, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll Processing, Cash Receipts, Grant Accounting and Budgeting, as well as manages rental income and expenses.
The Department maintains the important papers and records of the Association and monitors the Association's investments. All tax and insurance (except health) issues are handled through the Department.
The annual audit report process to attest to the accuracy of the financial statements and the government grant submissions is a joint effort of the Finance Department and the independent auditors.
Contact this Department with any issues relating to reimbursements and human resources.
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WEB-INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY |
(301) 209-3110
tech@aapt.org |
Contact this department with any issues relating to the web, listservs and computer related problems.
Erwin Campbell
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Director of Technology & Information Systems
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(301) 209-3110
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