2023 Physics Department Chairs Conference
The American Physical Society and American Association of Physics Teachers invite you to attend the Physics Department Chairs Conference 2023, being held on June 12-14, 2023.
Designed by chairs, for chairs, the program will feature extended discussions and additional opportunities for networking on the topics you prioritize.
Funds are available to cover travel and registration fees for participants from minority-serving institutions. Email the Chairs Conference team for details.
Registration is open through Friday, May 5.
Hotel reservations
A room block has been secured for the 2023 Physics Department Chairs Conference. Discounted housing rates for attendees are available at the Cambria Hotel College Park, located at 8321 Baltimore Avenue, College Park, MD.
Sponsors and organizers
This event is sponsored by the American Physical Society and the American Association of Physics Teachers.
This event is organized by the following Steering Committee members: Kenneth Barish (UC Riverside), Marty Baylor (Carleton), Bob Hilborn (American Association of Physics Teachers), Marie Lopez del Puerto (University of St. Thomas), Doug Petkie (Worcester Polytechnic Institute), Steve Rolston (University of Maryland), Michael Wittmann (American Physical Society).
About Congressional Visits Day
Congressional Visits Day (CVD) is part of APS’s Annual Physics Department Chairs Conference, bringing APS members to Capitol Hill to advocate on behalf of the physics community. Meetings with constituents are one of the most effective ways to influence policymakers, and for years, APS members have been incredible advocates for physics with Congress.
Each APS member who attends the Department Chairs CVD participates in an extensive training and preparation process, learning APS’s policy priorities so that they can speak confidently to their elected officials and Congressional staff.
In recent years, we’ve seen the issues our advocates advance during APS’s CVDs result in pieces of legislation being introduced or passed. This is rare in advocacy and a testament to the dedication and skill of our member advocates.