About APS

The American Physical Society (APS) is a non-profit membership organization working to advance and diffuse the knowledge of physics through its outstanding research journals, scientific meetings, and education, outreach, advocacy, and international activities. APS represents over 53,000 members, including physicists in academia, national laboratories, and industry in the United States and throughout the world. Society offices are located in College Park, MD (Headquarters), Ridge, NY, and Washington, D.C.
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2015 Annual Report

APS Annual Report 2015 cover imageThe APS 2015 Annual Report is now available. The report provides an overview of the Society's activities and achievements in 2015, as well as a summary of financial operations for the year.
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Annual Business Meeting

The annual APS Business Meeting features presentations from APS leaders on Society activities and plans for the coming year.
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Position Statements

APS has a number of statements on education, ethics and values, human rights, internal policy, international affairs, and national policy.
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APS Logo

The APS logo is a registered trademark. APS staff and units may use the authorized APS Physics logo in connection with approved materials.
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Leadership

Leadership 2017 photos

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APS Units

The divisions, topical groups, forums, and sections play a vital role in the Society by aiding in the fulfillment of its mission.
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