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 Fall 2024 Session is now open!
Sign up now if you are a teacher interested in participating in our Fall 2024 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 Fall 2024 session.
Physicist Registration
Physicist Registration will open on September 27. However, physicists may send us a note to receive an email when registration opens.
Fall 2024 Schedule
- Teacher Registration: Now - September 26 (or until full)
- Physicist Registration: September 27 - October 11 (or until full)
- Teachers adopt physicists: October 14 - October 24
- Discussion forums open: October 29 - November 15
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.