2009 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. The mission of the U.S. Physics Team Program is to promote and demonstrate academic excellence through preparation for and participation in the International Physics Olympiad.

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4/29/2009 - AAPT is closely monitoring the flu outbreak in Mexico.  Obviously, we don't want to see any of these promising young people put at risk.  Neither do we want them to miss out on such an extraordinary opportunity.  We will continue to plan for the 2009 Traveling Team to go to Merida.  If the situation changes, we will notify the Team members.  The following information is posted on the website of the International Physics Olympiad in Mexico:

Mexico City, April 27, 2009 - In relation to the recent news regarding the outbreak of swine flu in Mexico, at this time, there has been no reported cases in the City of Merida, where the IPhO 2009 will be held. Based on the information that we have received from Mexican health officials, we feel certain that this situation will be contained and resolved very soon. We are optimistic that the Olympiad will take place as planned and without any delay. The IPhO 2009 Organizing Committee will keep Delegations informed regarding future developments."

4/22/2009 - The team members have been announced.