I just received the following information from Kendra Redmond of the Education Division of the American Institute of Physics. I like to forward these invitations because I know how valuable these sorts of connections can be. Many years ago, I participated as a volunteer scientist in an adopt-a-scientist program called Science-by-Mail.
Register now for the spring session of Adopt-a-Physicist!
If your students ever ask...
- What do physicists do?
- What does this have to do with the "real world"?
- Has anything new been discovered in physics since Einstein?
Then consider participating in Adopt-a-Physicist, a free program for high school physics classes, hosted by the physics honor society Sigma Pi Sigma.
Adopt-a-Physicist connects high school physics students to real physics graduates who are eager to share their stories. Working in areas ranging from particle physics research to freelance writing, the participating physicists embody a huge range of careers, backgrounds, interests, and educational levels. Adopt-a-Physicist connects classes with the physicists of their choice through online discussion forums that are active for a set three-week period. Each physicist can only be "adopted" by up to three classes, making lively, in-depth discussions possible. Click here to learn more. For more details on the program and ideas for incorporating it into your physics class, browse the resources for teachers.
Spring 2014 Schedule
- Teacher Registration: Now - April 3 (or until full)
- Teachers adopt physicists: April 15 - April 18
- Discussion forums open: April 22 - May 9
Visit Adopt-a-Physicist for more information, or send us an email at editor@adoptaphysicist.org.
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