Help students explore what it's really like to be a physicist.
Adopt-a-Physicist connects high school students with physics graduates via online message boards. In this supervised forum students and physicists can talk freely about careers, school, work, and family balance. Learn more.
Teacher Registration for the Spring 2026 Session is now open!
Sign up now if you are a teacher interested in participating in our Spring 2026 program. Space is limited, so register now!
If you are a teacher that participated in one of our past programs, login to register for the Spring 2026 session.
Physicist Registration
Physicist Registration will open on January 6. However, physicists may send us a note to receive an email when registration opens.
Spring 2026 Schedule
- Teacher Registration: Now - January 5 (or until full)
- Physicist Registration: January 6 - January 19 (or until full)
- Teachers adopt physicists: January 20 - January 30
- Discussion forums open: February 3 - February 20
The Adopt-a-Physicist program is led by Sigma Pi Sigma, the physics honor society, with aid from the American Association of Physics Teachers. Technical support is provided by the ComPADRE Digital Library.
