Eastern Great Lakes Section APS & Appalachian AAPT Combined 2024 Fall Meeting

Friday, October 18, 2024

• Sessions begin at 1:45 p.m.
• 2 Plenary Talks, Poster Session, Banquet, Planetarium Show, SPS Events

Saturday, October 19, 2024

• Sessions begin at 8:30 a.m.
• 2 Plenary Talks, Contributed Oral Presentations, A-AAPT Workshop, SPS lunch 

Abstract Submission and Registration

• Abstract Submission Link (Deadline: Sunday, September 29, 2024)
• Registration Link (Deadline: 5:00pm Friday, October 4, 2024)
• Price: Non-Member $60, APS Member $50, Student Member/High School Teacher $0
• Friday Banquet Cost: Student $10, Professional Attendee $40, Guest Ticket $42
• Onsite registration (through APS Website) will be available without a banquet option

Confirmed Plenary Speakers

• Gay Stewart, West Virginia University, EP3 Guide
• Chris Orban, Ohio State University, STEMcoding Project
• Lisa McDonald, The American Ceramic Society
• Elliot Wainwright, US Army DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory

APS EGLS Meeting Highlights

• Contributed poster and oral presentation sessions  
• Student submissions are especially encouraged!
• Prizes for student poster and oral presentations 
• Planetarium show in the Anderson Hancock Planetarium
• Dinner cruise on the Valley Gem Sternwheeler

Appalachian-AAPT Meeting Highlights  

• Workshop on integrating coding in introductory physics classes
• Contributed talks on physics education (research) on Saturday morning/afternoon 

SPS Fall Zone 7 Meeting Highlights

• Professional development and social activities (see preliminary schedule and SPS meeting page)

Student Travel Support

• A limited number of travel awards will be available from APS EGLS (Application Link). (Apply by October 4, 2024 for full consideration)

Campus & Lodging

• There is no designated conference hotel, but there are a variety housing accommodations in walking or driving distance
• Conference Hosts: Dennis Kuhl & Joseph Smith
• Campus Map