Joining or renewing your membership to AAPT

AAPT provides a strong publications program that enables members to access the latest physics research and the teaching methods written by their colleagues in both print and online formats. AAPT is fortunate to publish two highly regarded publications:

• American Journal of Physics
• The Physics Teacher

Members also receive a subscription to Physics Today and a monthly email newsletter, the AAPT eNNOUNCER for updates on science news and upcoming events.

Print journals arrive in your mail box. Claims for missing issues are honored for 30 days in the US, 60 days for all other countries. Online access is through Scitation and requires registration and a separate login from your AAPT membership. New members receive an email from Scitation with registration information. If you need assistance with your online journal access contact the Scitation help desk at help@scitation.org.  AAPT members are also eligible to subscribe to Computing in Science and Engineering (CiSE).

Table of Contents Alerts

Sign up to receive Table of Contents Alerts (TOC) for The Physics Teacher (TPT) and American Journal of Physics (AJP). This benefit allows subscribers to be notified by email when a new issue of either TPT or AJP is posted online. The email includes a text version of the table of contents of the journals. To take advantage of this benefit, go to the AJP TOC Email alerts sign up and enter your email address. Be the first to know about new journal articles of interest to you!

All members are encouraged to participate in Committees and Advisory Boards. Further networking opportunities include email discussion lists, Department Chair Conference, PTRA, New Faculty Workshop, the online membership directory, and local section activities.

Physics Education Research professionals can join the PER Topical Group for $25 per year when they join AAPT or renew their membership.

Enjoy a member discount on books, videos, t-shirts, toys, and many other physics related products in our Physics Store Catalog. In addition, members are eligible for discounts on publications from other American Institute of Physics member societies. You may also download the electronic version of the paper catalog.

Members receive special pricing on registration and workshop fees at all AAPT national meetings. This is a unique opportunity to take part in a variety of events that are based on physics education and the principles that AAPT represents. Enjoy a variety of sessions and activities including internationally known physics speakers, committee meetings, awards, workshops on various facets of physics teaching, presentations, poster sessions, and most of all, over 1,000 physics teachers. AAPT also hosts a broad range of physics equipment suppliers, resources, and booksellers in our large exhibit hall.

Advance your career with AAPT's Career Center, you can post job openings, and sign up for face-to-face interviews at our Annual Winter Meeting.

Members are given competitive rates on health and life insurance. Visit the American Physical Society Insurance Trust (APSIT) website for more information.

Regular Membership

Available to faculty & employees of the following settings:

College, University, Lab or Industrial

Pre-College (Primary & Secondary Schools)

¹If you wish to also receive print journals, rates for United States residents apply
²List of Developing Countries (as determined by the Fuller Fund Committee) (PDF)

Student Membership

Undergraduate and Graduate Students

Students enrolled full-time in an educational institution qualify for membership at a reduced rate. Please submit certification of full time status that contains your advisor's signature with your application.  Students rates are for online subscriptions only.

Sustaining Membership

Corporations and institutions that wish to promote physics and receive discounts on meeting exhibits and advertising are welcomed as sustaining members. Learn more about Sustaining Member Benefits!

Lifetime Membership

All individuals, who want lifelong member benefits at today’s membership rates, are eligible. For further information, including the different options available, please contact member services at membership@aapt.org or by phone at 301-209-3333.

Retired Membership

Dues are based on your teaching level prior to retirement and journal selection. Please contact us at membership@aapt.org for your dues rate. To qualify for Retired Membership you must meet the following requirements:

• AAPT Regular membership for 10 consecutive years
• Age 55 or older
• Officially retired

Emeritus Membership

Dues are based on your teaching level prior to retirement and journal selection. Please contact us at membership@aapt.org for your dues rate. To qualify for Emeritus Membership you must meet the following requirements:

• AAPT Regular or Retired membership for 20 consecutive years
• Age 60 or older
• Officially retired