By physics teachers, for physics teachers
The Northern California/Nevada section of the American Association of Physics Teachers is a peer-to-peer group of high school, college, and university physic educators. We hold two Saturday gatherings a year where we
- share best practices for physics education at all levels
- host speakers who share their experiences in all aspects of physics.
Speakers from past gatherings include:
- List coming soon.
In 2026, our website is undergoing a major revision. Our goal is to have resources to support all physics educators in the Northern California/Nevada region.
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April 4, 2026 @ Merritt College: Hold the date
Our spring 2026 gathering will be held at Merritt College in the Oakland Hills on Saturday, April 4th. We are pleased to announce that our keynote speaker will be Astronaut General, Dr. Yvonne Cagle. Dr. Cagle has a life-long dedication in service to global health and enabling the frontiers of human spaceflight. In addition to…
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Updates: Jan 2026
We started major updates to our website on January 25, 2026; it should be fully functional by the end of the month.