RiSE 2015 AAPT Summer Meeting

Friday, 24 July 2015

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National Institute of Standards and Technology A tour of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) laboratory is coming. We are planning for this event to be held on Friday, July 24, 2015. More details to follow soon. There will be a fee for this tour. You do not have to register now. We will announce when details are available. Category DAY0 Track SPECIAL EVENT Time 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM 7:00 AM
NASA Goddard Visitor Center TBA - Leave campus at 12:30 p.m./Arrive back at 3:30 p.m. Category DAY0 Track SPECIAL EVENT Time 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM 1:00 PM

National Institute of Standards and Technology

A tour of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) laboratory is coming. We are planning for this event to be held on Friday, July 24, 2015. More details to follow soon. There will be a fee for this tour. You do not have to register now. We will announce when details are available.

Saturday, 25 July 2015

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Child Registration (6yrs & Under) Category DAY1 DAY2 DAY3 Track GUEST When 7/25/2015 7:00 AM - 7/29/2015 5:00 PM 7:00 AM
Child Registration (7yrs-16yrs) Category DAY1 DAY2 DAY3 Track GUEST When 7/25/2015 7:00 AM - 7/29/2015 5:00 PM 7:00 AM
Spouse/Guest Registration Category DAY1 DAY2 DAY3 Track GUEST When 7/25/2015 7:00 AM - 7/29/2015 5:00 PM 7:00 AM
The Physics of Racing Saturday, July 25 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. - Racing is a powerful tool for teaching basic physics. All AAPT participants in this workshop will travel to Blue Crabs Stadium in Waldorf, Maryland to ride in an autocross. Autocross is competitions against the clock where street cars navigate one at a time through a complex cone laid track at speeds as high as 60 mph (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bf0RruCuDa4). It is the perfect environment for gathering data for use in physics class. Participants will receive a copy of "Fast Car Physics" from the Johns Hopkins University Press. This will be followed by a classroom session with the author and a discussion of race car driving and track data analysis. There will be free time after class to observe sessions and enjoy a hamburger and hot dog barbecue. No additional charges beyond the workshop registration fee are required for the autocross rides, the book or the meal. Data and a YouTube video link from one of the days runs will be made available to participants. Category AFTERNOON DAY1 Track SPECIAL EVENT Time 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM 1:00 PM

Sunday, 26 July 2015

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Physics Fair Play Production Sunday, July 26, 6:30 - 8 pm - Physics Fair, is an original science-related musical theater production that is a collaboration between Cornell University and the Kitchen Theatre Company. The play follows Mr. Mundani’s sixth grade class as they turn their humdrum, ordinary middle school upside down by introducing the school’s first ever science fair. After seeing this talented young cast, hearing the catchy songs and watching the astounding physics demonstrations, you may find your life changed too! “Physics Fair” is supported by a grant from the American Physical Society; additional support is provided by CLASSE. Category DAY2 Track SPECIAL EVENT Time 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM 6:30 PM

Physics Fair Play Production

Sunday, July 26, 6:30 - 8 pm - Physics Fair, is an original science-related musical theater production that is a collaboration between Cornell University and the Kitchen Theatre Company. The play follows Mr. Mundani’s sixth grade class as they turn their humdrum, ordinary middle school upside down by introducing the school’s first ever science fair. After seeing this talented young cast, hearing the catchy songs and watching the astounding physics demonstrations, you may find your life changed too! “Physics Fair” is supported by a grant from the American Physical Society; additional support is provided by CLASSE.

Monday, 27 July 2015

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First Timers' Gathering Monday July 27 from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Are you new to an AAPT National Meeting? If so, this is the best time to learn about AAPT and the Summer Meeting, as well as meet fellow attendees. AAPT leadership will be represented to discuss ways to get more involved with AAPT. You are also welcome to participate in any of AAPT's Area Committee meetings. Please reference the website for a committee meeting that piques your interest. Category DAY3 Track SPECIAL EVENT Time 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM 7:00 AM
PASCO Physics with PASCO Scientific, Featuring PASCO Capstoneÿ, the Ultimate Data Collection and Analysis Software for Physics - Get hands-on with the most sophisticated and flexible Physics software available today, PASCO Capstone, with advanced Physics analysis features including video analysis. See how using PASCO probeware, software, and equipment will enhance your physics demonstrations and labs. Enter to win a copy of PASCO Capstone! Presenter: Brett Sackett Grade: 9-12 Category MORNING DAY3 Track SPECIAL EVENT WORKSHOP Time 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM 8:00 AM
PASCO Physics with PASCO Scientific, Featuring PASCO Capstoneÿ, the Ultimate Data Collection and Analysis Software for Physics - Get hands-on with the most sophisticated and flexible Physics software available today, PASCO Capstone, with advanced Physics analysis features including video analysis. See how using PASCO probeware, software, and equipment will enhance your physics demonstrations and labs. Enter to win a copy of PASCO Capstone! Presenter: Brett Sackett Grade: 9-12 Category DAY3 Track SPECIAL EVENT WORKSHOP Time 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM 9:00 AM
Spouse/Guest Gathering Monday, July 27 from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Join other spouses and guests of AAPT attendees for light refreshments and conversation. Category DAY3 Track SPECIAL EVENT Time 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM 9:00 AM
Monday A.M. Raffle - Jawbone Up Tracker Raffle July 27 at 10:20 a.m. The Jawbone Up band is a fancy pedometer that measures your movements and overall activity level by the steps you take. It can calculate the number of calories burned (based on your age, height, and gender), plus it breaks down your daily activity in terms of total active time, longest time you were most active, and, idle time. The device tracks your sleep and reports the quality of your snoozing by time slept and deep versus light sleep. The software lets you search for friends with Up accounts and then invite them to become a member of your team. Once linked, team member performance is listed in a real-time social feed on the home screen. Learn more via https://jawbone.com/ Your name will be entered into a drawing for Jawbone Up Tracker. The drawing will be held during the morning break in the Exhibit Hall. You must be present to win! The more tickets you buy, the better your chances will be at winning! Category DAY3 Track SPECIAL EVENT Time 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM 10:00 AM
Early Career Professionals Speed Networking Event Monday, July 27 from Noon to 1:30 p.m. Career development and networking can be time consuming, so AAPT is spearheading a fun and exciting way to get connected to a large number of early career and seasoned physics professionals in a short amount of time. Speed-networking provides the opportunity to discuss career goals and challenges with a new contact for five minutes, exchange information, and then move on to the next person. By the end of the event each participant will have meaningful interactions with over half a dozen colleagues and the opportunity to meet many more. If you think you made a good contact, follow up with the person and schedule a time to meet for coffee. It's that simple! By the end of the first day of the conference you would have already made several personal connections with other attendees. If you have business cards, don't forget to bring them. Category DAY3 Track SPECIAL EVENT Time 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM 12:00 PM
H.S. Physics Teacher‘s Day Luncheon Monday, July 27 from Noon to 1:30 p.m. Join this special luncheon for high school physics teachers attending the conference for the first time. This luncheon is open to anyone who would like to attend. Category DAY3 Track SPECIAL EVENT Time 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM 12:00 PM
The Expert TA The Expert TA - Jeremy Morton Category AFTERNOON DAY3 Track SPECIAL EVENT WORKSHOP Time 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM 12:00 PM
WebAssign: Enrich Your Physics Course W/WebAssign Resources Since 1997, WebAssign has been the online homework and assessment system of choice for introductory physics lecture courses. Many veteran instructors already know that WebAssign supports over 150 introductory physics textbooks with precoded, assignable questions and advanced learning tools. WebAssign offers even more great resources for physics instruction, many of which can be adopted to supplement publisher offerings for no additional charge. In this presentation, we will focus on the wide array of WebAssign resources you can use to enrich your physics course. These include original question collections with feedback, solutions, and tutorials paired to some of the most popular textbooks; direct measurement videos that help students connect physics to real-world scenarios; conceptual question collections authored by experienced educators and designed around physics education research principles; and lab options that give you a complete low-cost, high-quality course solution. We'll show you how to add any or all of these resources to your WebAssign course. This workshop is intended for current WebAssign users, but newcomers are welcome to join. Leader: Matt Kohlmyer Category AFTERNOON DAY3 Track SPECIAL EVENT WORKSHOP Time 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM 1:30 PM
Monday P.M. Raffle - Solo Beats 2.0 Wired On-Ear Headphones July 27 between 3:30 -4:00 p.m. Your name will be entered into a drawing for a Solo Beats 2.0 Wired On-Ear Headphone. The drawing will be held in the Exhibit Hall during the afternoon break. You must be present to win! The more tickets you buy, the better your chances will be at winning! Category DAY3 Track SPECIAL EVENT Time 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM 3:30 PM

Tuesday, 28 July 2015

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AAPT Fun Run/Walk Tuesday, July 28 from 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. Come enjoy the 10th Annual AAPT Fun Run! The Fun Run/Walk will wind through the scenic areas of College Park and the University of Maryland. Water and t-shirts will be provided. Details about the route will be emailed to all Fun Run/Walk participants. Category DAY4 Track SPECIAL EVENT Time 6:30 AM - 8:00 AM 6:30 AM
Two-Year College Breakfast Tuesday, July 29, from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Two Year College staff begin their day by breaking bread and sharing ideas. Category DAY4 Track SPECIAL EVENT Time 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM 7:00 AM
WebAssign 101: Getting Started With WebAssign This workshop is ideal for new WebAssign users or active users who want to learn more about how to use WebAssign’s features to save time, better engage your students, and assess student performance. Join Brad Spiker, WebAssign Implementation Consultant Extraordinaire, for a lively and informative introduction to WebAssign. You’ll learn how to create a course, build an assignment, schedule assignments, and get the inside scoop on some of Brad’s favorite tips for enriching your physics classroom experience. WebAssign is a powerful online instructional system designed by educators to enhance the teaching and learning experience. You won’t want to miss this workshop for a painless way to jumpstart your success with WebAssign. Leader: Brad Spiker Category MORNING DAY4 Track SPECIAL EVENT WORKSHOP Time 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM 9:00 AM
Tuesday A.M. Raffle - Samsung Galaxy Tablet (7 Inch) Tuesday, July 20 between 10:15-10:45 a.m. Your name will be entered into a drawing for a Android Samsung Galaxy Tablet with 8GB memory and 1.5 GB RAM. The drawing will be held in the Exhibit Hall during the morning break. You must be present to win! The more tickets you buy, the better your chances will be at winning! Android Samsung Galaxy Tablet with 8GB memory and 1.5 GB RAM. Category DAY4 Track SPECIAL EVENT Time 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM 10:30 AM
Retired Physicists‘ Luncheon July 28 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Renew and create alliances by networking and exchanging ideas with our long-served and deserving supporters of AAPT. Category DAY4 Track SPECIAL EVENT Time 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM 12:00 PM
Tuesday P.M. Raffle 1 - Pebble Smart Watch Raffle July 28 at 3:45 p.m. - You will be entered into a drawing for a Pebble Smart Watch. Pebble is a customizable, waterproof smart watch that conveniently and subtly delivers information that you want directly to your wrist. Pebble connects to your iOS or Android smartphone via Bluetooth and has a rechargeable battery that lasts for 5-7 days per charge. For more information visit https://getpebble.com/pebble. The drawing will be held in the Exhibit Hall during the morning break. You must be present to win! The more tickets you buy, the better your chances will be at winning! Category DAY4 Track SPECIAL EVENT Time 3:45 PM - 4:00 PM 3:45 PM
Tuesday P.M. Raffle 2 - Free Night Holiday Inn College Park Tuesday, July 28 at 3:50 p.m. - Are you staying at the Holiday Inn College Park? Enter this raffle for a chance to win a free night at the hotel for a savings of over $135. The drawing will be held during the afternoon break in the Exhibit Hall. You must be present to win! The more tickets you buy, the better your chances will be at winning! Category DAY4 Track SPECIAL EVENT Time 3:50 PM - 4:00 PM 3:50 PM
Night At the Museum - College Park Aviation Museum Enjoy an evening of fun and light food at the oldest, continuously operating airport in the world! Soak up history and a sense of innovation at the place where Wilbur Wright taught America’s first military officers how to fly. Enjoy a short tour of the unique aircraft and exhibits at the museum, which tell the story of the airport's many firsts in flight over the last 106 years. The College Park Airport, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, also features a 1919 airmail hangar and Compass Rose on the grounds. Leave 6:15 pm/return 7:45 pm in time for the demo show! Category DAY4 Track SPECIAL EVENT Time 6:00 PM - 7:45 PM 6:00 PM

Wednesday, 29 July 2015

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PER Banquet and Conference July 29-30 - PERC provides an opportunity for those in the field of physics education research and allied fields to share their research, obtain feedback, explore diverse perspectives and discuss issues relevant to the community. Category DAY5 Track SPECIAL EVENT PER When 7/29/2015 5:00 PM - 7/30/2015 8:30 PM 5:00 PM
PER Banquet Only July 29 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. You do not have to be registered for Summer Conference to attend the PER banquet. You must be registered by July 22. After this date we cannot accept registration for the banquet. Category DAY5 Track SPECIAL EVENT PER Time 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM 5:00 PM