The mission of the American Institute of Physics
is to advance, promote, and serve the physical sciences for the benefit of humanity.
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About the American Institute of Physics
About the American Institute of Physics
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.
As we approach our 2031 centennial and as a 501(c)(3) non-profit, AIP is a federation that advances the success of our Member Societies and an institute that engages in research and analysis to empower positive change in the physical sciences. Read our 2023 Annual Report to learn about our recent accomplishments.
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We achieve more by working collectively. That’s why AIP partners with 10 Member Societies across the spectrum of physical sciences to pool, coordinate, leverage resources and support them with professional services and benefits. We’re also connected to more than a dozen affiliate societies and operate the Society of Physics Students and the Sigma Pi Sigma honors society, helping future generations of physical sciences professionals.
AIP also serves as an independent institute, advancing the physical sciences enterprise with original statistical research and analysis on economic and education trends and the history of physics. Our five-year Strategic Framework aligns institute operations with our future goals and objectives.
AIP publishes Physics Today , which provides authoritative, engaging coverage of physical science research and its applications across all disciplines, and FYI, the leading news source for federal science spending and policy. Our partner organization, AIP Publishing , provides the global physical sciences community with a comprehensive collection of highly cited peer reviewed scientific information. AIP Publishing also publishes on behalf of several of AIP’s Member Societies and other publishing partners.
Promoting increased diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in the physical sciences is one of AIP’s core values, expressed through our TEAM-UP initiative with Member Societies and other diversity initiatives and programs , including our awards, scholarships and statistical research. Having diverse perspectives in our classrooms, laboratories, fields and front offices expands opportunities for all and leads to better decision-making and outcomes.
Charitable donations to our AIP Foundation help us to continue and improve our programs that preserve and celebrate the history of physics, foster support for future generations of scientists and make the physical sciences enterprise more equitable and accessible.
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JAN 12 - JAN 16, 2025
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New Orleans, Louisiana
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National Harbor, Maryland
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MAR 12, 2025
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Anaheim, California
APS Global Physics Summit
MAY 18 - MAY 23, 2025
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JUN 08 - JUN 12, 2025
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Lombard, Illinois
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