Educator Guidance
This page is meant to serve as a resource to teachers, faculty, students interested in careers in education and others interested in the education of future scientists. If there is a resource missing from this page, please send the link and a brief description of the page to knowles@aps.org.
K-12 Teachers
Physics Teacher Education Coalition
A program to improve the science preparation of future science teachers.
Other Resources
- Planning for a Career in Science Education (NSTA)
- Statement on the Education of Future Teachers
- State Contacts for Teacher Certification
College & University Faculty
Help with Physics Jobs, March 2007
The Committee on Careers and Professional Development has prepared a set of slides for a talk, entitled “Help with Physics Jobs.” The committee intends the audience to be anyone involved in physics that is looking for a job, helping others to look or planning his or her career. The types of jobs considered are any that physicists might consider, including industrial and academic.
Best Practices for Educating Students about Non-Academic Jobs
A document to help departments reexamine their programs in light of the wide range of possible careers for physics graduates.
Career & Professional Development Liaisons (CPDL)
The Career Professional Development Liaison (CPDL) is the principal contact person in each physics department who is responsible for programs to prepare students for their post-graduate careers and employment.
Department Chairs Conference Reports Archive
Other Resources
- 2004 Physics & Astronomy Academic Workforce Report
- Who's Hiring Physics Bachelors? (By State)
- Initial Employment Report: Physics and Astronomy Degree Recipients of 2002 & 2003
- Adviser, Teacher, Role Model, Friend: On Being A Mentor To Students In Science And Engineering
- Grad School Shopper
- What Works: Ensuring the Success of Under-represented Groups
Speakers Lists
Industrial and Applied Physics Speakers List
Minorities in Physics Colloquium Speakers List
Information on Travel Grants
Women in Physics Colloquium Speakers List
Information on Travel Grants
