APS Physics Courses

Industry, Innovation, and National Security: Finding the Right Balance - Session Y43

Explore the intersection of industry, innovation, and national security through expert talks on quantum computing, R&D challenges, AI, and the role of national laboratories in advancing technology.

• YouTube
• 3 hours 1 minute
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Collaborating with Mathematicians on Major Societal Challenges - Session B02

Explore interdisciplinary collaborations between mathematicians and physicists addressing societal challenges, from quantum computing to climate science, through talks by leading researchers.

• YouTube
• 3 hours 6 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Equity Considerations in Energy System Decarbonization - Session W24

Experts discuss equity in energy decarbonization, covering built environment, residential natural gas phase-out, justice metrics for research, and modeling equitable energy systems.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

New Challenges and Big Questions for Physics in the Next Decade - Kavli Foundation Symposium

Symposium exploring future directions in nuclear and particle physics, featuring talks on long-range planning, new discoveries, and accelerator technology advancements for the next decade.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 54 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Far From Equilibrium - Kavli Foundation Keynote Plenary Session

Explore cutting-edge physics research in quantum computing, crowd dynamics, living matter, gravitational waves, and non-equilibrium systems through expert talks at the APS March Meeting 2024.

• YouTube
• 3 hours 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Dynamics of Very Warm Climates - Past and Future

Explore the dynamics of extremely warm climates throughout Earth's history and potential future scenarios with Harvard's Professor Eli Tziperman in this engaging virtual seminar.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Strengthening Basic Sciences - Towards Sustainable Societies

Explore the crucial role of basic sciences in promoting global peace and sustainable development with UNESCO expert Dr. Amal Kasry in this insightful colloquium on scientific collaboration and innovation.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 41 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Sustainable Development Complexity Forum - Session 2

Experts discuss sustainable development challenges, exploring strategies to engage diverse stakeholders in addressing complex issues for the International Decade of Science.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Emerging Research Institutions: Expanding Participation and Partnerships in Physics

Explores Emerging Research Institutions' role in expanding STEM participation, featuring case studies from UC Merced and Sonoma State on building research capacity and fostering collaborations with R1 universities.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 56 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Forum on Physics and Society Awardee Session - APS April Meeting 2024

Honoring physics contributions to society: developing countries' science advocacy, nuclear plant seismic safety, and advancing science through inclusion in government roles.

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

The Increasing Danger of Nuclear Weapons - How Physicists Can Help Reduce the Threat

Exploring nuclear weapons risks, quantum tech impacts, Earth observation advancements, and physicists' role in threat reduction through expert presentations and grassroots efforts.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 52 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Discovery Science: Communicating, Connecting, and Capacity Building

Explore effective science communication strategies for public engagement, focusing on discovery science, connecting with audiences, and building capacity for impactful outreach.

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

PPPL Public Engagement and Workforce Development

Explore PPPL's successful public engagement initiatives and workforce development strategies, highlighting program growth and impact on plasma physics education and outreach.

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

Researching Informal Physics Education: Leveraging Research for Public Engagement Programs

Explore research methods for understanding, developing, and advocating informal physics education and public engagement programs with insights from Katie Hinko's plenary presentation.

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

Navigating the Transition from Graduate Student to Postdoc

Expert panel discusses strategies for finding postdoc positions, approaching mentors, and applying for fellowships, offering valuable insights for grad students considering the next career step.

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