The AAPT High School Physics Photo Contest is an international challenge for high school students in grades 9-12 that takes place every year between March and May. The contest offers teachers and students an opportunity to explore various physical concepts by creating visual illustrations and written analysis.
Students participate in an international arena with more than 1,000 of their peers for recognition and prizes. A committee of physics teachers selects 100 photos from the total entries received. The top 100 photos (50 Contrived, 50 Natural) are then displayed and judged at the next AAPT Summer Meeting to determine the final winners.
Location(s)
- The AAPT Summer Meeting location changes every year
Schedule
- Entries are welcome between March and May (check contest website for details)
Cost/Compensation
- $10 per student
Eligibility Requirements
- Open to high school students in grades 9-12 (or equivalent international grade level)
- There is a limit of 15 entries per school each year
Deadline
- May 15
Application or Entry Requirements
- Photos may be entered in one of two categories:
- Natural photos (depict everyday situations that may involve a variety of physics concepts)
- Contrived photos (those set up to show a particular physical phenomenon)
Notifications of Decisions
- The top 100 photos are displayed and judged at the next AAPT Summer Meeting to determine the final winners.
Financial Aid Details
Other Dates to Keep in Mind
- The contest opens March 1
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Established in 1930 with the goal of ensuring the dissemination of knowledge of physics, the American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) is a professional physics science society dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in physical science education. The AAPT runs two peer-reviewed journals, organizes two annual National Meetings, and also has regional sections with their own events and competitions.
