APS Physics Courses

STEP UP Physics - Empowering Women in High School Physics

Explore strategies to inspire young women in physics through empowering lessons and cultural change initiatives designed for high school educators.

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

DGRAV Seminar Series - October 2022

Explore cutting-edge gravitational physics research in this APS Physics seminar, featuring expert presentations on recent discoveries and theoretical advancements in the field.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Breaking Time-Reversal Symmetry for Microcavity Polaritons

Explore breaking time-reversal symmetry in microcavity polaritons without external magnetic fields. Learn about optical Zeeman splitting and its implications for topological phases in polariton lattices.

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

Advances in Thermoelectric Materials and Applications - Session A15

Explore cutting-edge physics research with Elena Timofeeva's presentation at the APS March Meeting, delving into advanced concepts and recent discoveries in the field.

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

Momentum Grows for the African Light Source

Explore the importance of an African Light Source for addressing challenges, developing skills, and driving innovation in science and technology across the continent.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 29 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Pitfalls and Shortcuts from Academic Science to Hard Tech Entrepreneurship

Insights on transitioning from academic science to hard tech entrepreneurship, exploring challenges and strategies for success in the industry.

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

Communicating Biophysics - Advice from Experts

Expert advice on effectively communicating biological physics research to diverse audiences, highlighting its excitement, relevance, and real-world applications across scientific disciplines.

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

Multiscale Physics in the Climate System

Explore multiscale physics in climate systems with Professor Laure Zanna, delving into complex interactions and their impact on global climate dynamics.

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

Networking with Biophysics Faculty from Undergraduate Institutions

Experienced biophysicists share insights on grant writing, lab setup, and balancing teaching with research at undergraduate institutions, followed by interactive discussions among participants.

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

Physics of Life - Q&A on the Decadal Survey of Biological Physics

Experts discuss the first Biological Physics survey, addressing challenges and recommendations for the field's future. Community input and action are emphasized for implementing the report's findings.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 8 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Proposing and Leading DBIO Scientific Sessions at APS March Meeting

Discover how to propose and lead DBIO scientific sessions at the March Meeting. Gain insights from experienced panelists on organizing Focus and Invited Sessions for this prestigious physics event.

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

Topological Solitons Make Metamaterials Crawl

Explore how topological solitons in multistable metamaterials enable crawling robot locomotion through coupled rotational and translational components, powered by a single actuator.

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

Monitoring Methane Emissions from Oil and Gas Operations - APS and Optica Report Webinar

Webinar explores key findings and recommendations from a technical report on methane emissions monitoring in oil and gas operations, featuring expert presentations and audience Q&A.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Turkey's Role in SESAME - Middle East Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory

Explore Turkey's role in SESAME, a Middle Eastern synchrotron radiation lab, and its impact on regional scientific cooperation. Learn about molecular biophysicist Prof. Zehra Sayers' research using synchrotron X-ray analysis.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 7 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Origin of SESAME and Beyond - Physics Matters Forum

Explore the groundbreaking SESAME project, fostering scientific cooperation in conflict-torn regions, with insights from Nobel laureate Ada Yonath and former CERN Directors-General.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 25 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video