About the American Institute of Physics
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About the American Institute of Physics
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Since the time of Galileo, practitioners of the physical sciences have given humankind powerful, ever-evolving predictive models of our world, enabling stunning technological achievements and enriching our understanding of the universe and our place in it.
For nearly a century, the American Institute of Physics (AIP) has worked to advance, promote and serve the physical sciences community for the benefit of humanity.
As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation, AIP is committed to the preservation of physics for future generations, the success of physics students both in the classroom and professionally and the promotion of a more scientifically literate society.
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Strategy
Learn MoreAIP’s 2025 Strategic Framework articulates AIP’s aspirations as a federation and an institute, with a reputation as a trusted source for information on the physical sciences and as an employer of excellence.