2026 PhysTEC at Global Physics Summit
March 17, 2026, in Denver, CO, at Hyatt Regency
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Join PhysTEC at the 2026 Global Physics Summit!
March 17, 2026 in Denver, CO at the Hyatt Regency and Convention Center
In 2001, the PhysTEC collaboration was created to address the need for physics teachers. In 2026, we celebrate PhysTEC’s 25th anniversary. Join us at events on March 17 during the 2026 APS Global Physics Summit in Denver, CO for sessions, panels and receptions dedicated to the education of future physics teachers! Surround yourself with physics and physics teacher educators from around the globe and develop and strengthen professional connections.
Speakers
Eugenia Etkina
Rutgers
Donna Stokes
University of Houston
Spencer Perry
Indiana University
Bradford Hill Knowles
Ron Hendersen
Middle Tennessee State University
Chance C. Hoellwarth
Cal Poly
James Kakalios
University of Minnesota
Drew Isola
Dawson Lang
Colorado School of Mines
Jon Anderson
University of Minnesota
Duane Merrell
Brigham Young University
Shane Wood
QuarkNet and Mounds View Public Schools
Lynn Jorgensen
Gilbert High School
Laura Shafer
The Knowles Teacher Initiative
Savvy Demers
MassCUE
Schedule
| Tuesday, March 17, 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Time | Session Details |
| 12:45 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. MDT | Insider Insights Online: 25 Years of Supporting Physics Teacher Education with Gay Stewart, PhD |
| 4:42 p.m. - 4:54 p.m. MDT | Featured Session: FED - Structural Change, Teacher Development, and Workforce Pathways |
| 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. MDT | PhysTEC at 25 Celebration and Panel Discussion |
Speakers
Red Lhota
Chicago State University
Doug Petkie
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Gay Stewart (she/her)
West Virginia University
Matthew Wright
Adelphi University
Liang Zeng
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Travel Info
Dates and Location
March 17, 2026
Hyatt Regency
Colorado Convention Center
Denver, CO
Hotel
The Washington Grand Hyatt will serve as the host hotel for the Aug. 7–9, 2026 in-person PhysTEC Workshop in Washington, D.C. Subawardees and current awardees should contact phystec@aps.org for housing instructions. Speakers can book with registration. All other attendees book your hotel today.