Wisconsin Association of Physics Teachers
Wisconsin Association of Physics Teachers (WAPT) is a Local Section of the American Association of Physics Teachers® (AAPT).
AAPT® was established in 1930 with the fundamental goal of ensuring the “dissemination of knowledge of physics, particularly by way of teaching.” Founders, Homer L. Dodge, Paul E. Klopsteg, and William S. Webb, led the effort to organize the first association dedicated to improving physics education. Today that vision is supported by members around the world.
Fall Conference 2025
November 7 & 8, 2025
at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, hosted by Jennifer Docktor
We invite you to attend this meeting of the WAPT. Come to learn more about physics, discover new tools and techniques for teaching physics, share your experiences via contributed presentations and Take Fives, and meet old and new friends.
Parking At The Meeting
On Friday, November 7, parking will be available in the Parking Ramp on the UWL campus. On Saturday, November 8, parking will be available in commuter lot C-2 near the UWL stadium.
Where To Stay
We have reserved a block of rooms at the Radisson Hotel La Crosse!
Click Here to Book at the Radisson Hotel La Crosse.
You can also call:
> 608-668-2448 – reservations – refer to block code BF45C7
> 608-784-6680 – Hotel – refer to block code 2511WIAOP
Meeting Schedule
Here is this year’s schedule.
Meeting Fees & Registration
Registration will be open through Sunday, November 2, 2025.
$20 registration & membership fee
$28 Friday buffet dinner
$13 Saturday morning breakfast and coffee
$19 Saturday boxed lunches
(The registration fee is required, but each meal will be a separate selection; altogether it comes to $80.)
Follow the link below for registration information. To register, use the ‘Create A New Account’ button; that itself is how you will register, even though the initial web page does not indicate it. The account creation and WAPT meeting registration information is all requested on the same web page. Save your username & password for the account you create since that is likely how you’ll be able to view and perhaps(?) update your information later. (If you have a problem, be aware that their website requires javascript and session cookies to be enabled. If you require further help, please contact the meeting host, Jennifer Doktor. You may find their contact info in their public profile: https://www.uwlax.edu/profile/jdocktor/.)
https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0067-0031-2f8ff02a7fa84e6abbab31df46ad6026
Talk & Poster Submissions
You are invited to prepare talks or posters to share at the meeting. We’d love to hear about your current work! Follow this link (opens in a new tab) to register to present at the meeting. It would be great to get submissions by November 3, 2025.
Future Meetings Schedule
| Year | Location | Host |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | University of Wisconsin-La Crosse | Jennifer Docktor |
| 2026 | Open | Open |
| 2027 | University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire | Erik Hendrickson |
| 2028 | Open | Open |
| 2029 | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | Steven Sahyun |