05-20-1899 Founding of the American Physical Society
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| Audience/Grade: | College Freshman-Continuing Education |
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Astronomy Engineering Mechanics General Engineering, Engineering Science Physics |
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Community - Blog |
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Bruce Mason |
| Description: | Engineering Pathway's blog for May 20, 1899. "Today in History - May 20, 1899 - the American Physical Society (APS) is founded for the advancement and diffusion of the knowledge of physics. It was originally formed at Columbia University by 36 scientists from 17 institutions who elected Henry Rowland as their first president and A.A. Michelson as the first vice-president. It has since grown to a membership of more than 46,000 and publishes some of the most prestigious physics journals in the world. As the APS has grown, it has become ever more involved in issues of public outreach and education. For more information on educational resources in physics, see the APS Education web pages, search the Engineering Pathway's educational resources on applied physics, or visit the comPADRE Digital Library for physics and astronomy education, a partnership of the American Association of Physics Teachers, the APS, the American Astronomical Society, the American Institute of Physics, and the Society for Physics Students." |
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| Keywords: | physics engineering mechanics astonomy |
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"Today in History" Blog of the Engineering Pathway Digital Library |
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(a) Apply mathematics, science, and engineering |
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| Publication Date: | May 2009 |
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WWW |
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Free |
| Download URL: | http://www.k-grayengineeringeducation.com/blog/index.php/2011/05/ |
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IEEE LOM Record |
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NEEDS
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