The Campaign for Physics: A Science Education Initiative

The Campaign for Physics raised $5 million in support of science education at the K-12 level and beyond. Through the Campaign APS and AAPT (American Association of Physics Teachers) have helped school districts implement systemic science education reform which has provided students with a science curriculum and learning environment that will nurture their interest in and appreciation for science. APS & AAPT also created a support structure for science teachers, particularly in urban settings, who are seeking ways to improve their teaching skills and techniques by developing a resource center for their use in obtaining information on the best in science teaching curricula and materials. In addition, the Campaign has provided mentor and financial support for bright undergraduate minority students interested in pursuing careers in science.

The following programs have been made possible by the generous support of Campaign donors

• The Teacher-Scientist Alliance Institute
  
• The Physics Teacher Resource Agent Program
  
• The Physical Science Resource Center
  
• The Minority Scholarship Program for Undergraduate Physics Majors
  

Press Releases

• Thirty-nine Nobel laureates and leaders of corporate America launch initiative to reform science education
  
• Thirty-nine Nobel laureates and leaders of corporate America celebrate success of initiative to reform science education

Related APS News Articles

• APS and AAPT Launch The Campaign for Physics (December 1995 Volume 4)
• Captains of Industry Join 39 Nobel Laureates To Lead Campaign (April 1996 Volume 5) (pdf)
• Campaign for Physics celebrates reaching $5 Million funding goal (February 1998, Volume 7) (pdf)
  

Campaign for Physics Committees

• Executive Committee, Council of Nobel Laureates, Administrative Group, Individual Gifts