APS Physics Courses

Careers in Physics Workshop - Putting Your Science to Work

Discover strategies for leveraging your physics skills in the job market, from self-assessment to salary negotiation, with expert guidance from career coach Peter Fiske.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Rising Above the Gathering Storm - Open Science and Intellectual Property

Explore open science, intellectual property, and global innovation challenges with Nobel laureate Steven Chu. Gain insights on balancing scientific collaboration and national security in a changing world.

• YouTube
• 55 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

STEP UP Women in Physics Webinar

Discover strategies to inspire young women in physics, addressing gender disparities and unconscious bias through the STEP UP program's innovative lesson plans and activities.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Teaching Technical Feasibility with Introductory Physics - The Hyperloop Module

Explore technical feasibility of the Hyperloop using physics principles, fostering innovation and entrepreneurial mindset while building comfort with open-ended problem-solving.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Challenges and Opportunities for International Science Collaboration over the Next Ten Years

Explore challenges and opportunities in global scientific collaboration, featuring insights from a former US Science Advisor on diplomacy, initiatives, and future prospects.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

The US-UK Science Collaboration Landscape - Status and Opportunities for the Future

Explore US-UK scientific collaboration, Brexit's impact, and future opportunities in research and innovation with insights from a senior policy advisor.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Recent Advances in Neutrino Physics

Explore recent advances in high-energy neutrino astronomy, including astrophysical flux discovery and potential blazar source identification. Learn about detection methods and future prospects in this cutting-edge field.

• YouTube
• 37 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Our Galactic Center - A Unique Laboratory for the Physics & Astrophysics of Black Holes

Exploring the Galactic center's supermassive black hole through high-resolution imaging and stellar orbit measurements, revealing unexpected phenomena and testing Einstein's theory of relativity.

• YouTube
• 37 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Physics and Society - Physics and Social Media

Exploring the impact of social media on physics communication, this talk discusses benefits and challenges for scientists engaging online, emphasizing public outreach and breaking stereotypes.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Engaging the Physics Community in Nuclear Threat Reduction

Exploring nuclear threat reduction strategies and the role of physicists in advocating for disarmament, emphasizing the urgency of addressing current global nuclear risks.

• YouTube
• 38 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

US Plans for New Nuclear Weapons

Explore US plans for new nuclear weapons, including rationale, design validation, and potential consequences of deploying a replacement warhead for silo-based missiles.

• YouTube
• 32 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Stacking Atomic Layers One by One - Quest for New Materials and Physics

Explore atomic-scale heterostructures and emerging physics in 2D quantum materials. Learn about stacking techniques, high-mobility graphene, and novel phenomena like magic angles and quasicrystals.

• YouTube
• 36 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Intracellular Liquid Condensates - New Approaches to Understand and Control Biomolecular Phase Transitions in Living Cells

Exploring intracellular phase transitions and their role in organizing cellular contents, with focus on liquid-liquid phase separation and new approaches for spatiotemporal control.

• YouTube
• 40 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

The Design and Growth of Ultra-Stable Glasses

Explores physical vapor deposition for creating ultra-stable glasses with controlled molecular packing, discussing dense structures, anisotropic ordering, and applications in organic electronics.

• YouTube
• 38 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Federal Policy Making - Perspectives from Inside and Outside Government

Explore federal policy making through examples like microelectronics and quantum technology. Gain insights on stakeholder dynamics, S&T's role in addressing national needs, and effective strategies for influencing policy decisions.

• YouTube
• 41 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk