Tools for Educators
Career Guidance for Physics Teachers and Faculty
Physics Educator Guidance serves as a resource to physics teachers and faculty, as well as students interested in careers in physics and physical science education. The guidance papers and resource links benefit anyone interested in the education of future scientists. If you know of a helpful resourece that is not listed on this page, please email us the link and a brief description of the information.
K-12 Teachers
Physics Teacher Education Coalition
A program to improve the science preparation of future science teachers.
Other Resources
- Planning for a Career in Science Education (NSTA)
- Statement on the Education of Future Teachers
- State Contacts for Teacher Certification
College & University Faculty
Help with Physics Jobs, March 2007
The Committee on Careers and Professional Development has prepared a set of slides for a talk, entitled “Help with Physics Jobs.” The slideshow is helpful to anyone involved in physics who is looking for a job, helping others to look for physics jobs, or planning his or her career. Jobs considered include industrial and academic positions.
Best Practices for Educating Students about Non-Academic Jobs
A document to help departments reexamine their programs in light of the wide range of possible careers for physics graduates.
Career & Professional Development Liaisons (CPDL)
The Career Professional Development Liaison (CPDL) is the principal contact person in each physics department who is responsible for programs to prepare students for their post-graduate careers and employment.
Department Chairs Conference Reports Archive
Other Resources
- 2004 Physics & Astronomy Academic Workforce Report
- Who's Hiring Physics Bachelors? (By State)
- Initial Employment Report: Physics and Astronomy Degree Recipients of 2002 & 2003
- Adviser, Teacher, Role Model, Friend: On Being A Mentor To Students In Science And Engineering
- Grad School Shopper
- What Works: Ensuring the Success of Under-represented Groups
Speakers Lists
Industrial and Applied Physics Speakers List
Minorities in Physics Colloquium Speakers List
Information on Travel Grants
Women in Physics Colloquium Speakers List
Information on Travel Grants
