The OPTYCs NSF grant has been cancelled. However, we continue to host virtual events and Tandem 2025 will proceed.

What's Happening

Upcoming Events

  • Quantum Cryptography

    August 16, 2025 in virtual

    The basics of quantum cryptography and activities to use in your classes.

  • Research-Based Assessment Instruments

    September 5, 2025 in virtual

    Join us for an introduction to these instruments and learn how you can use them for your… more

  • Quantum Or Not

    September 12, 2025 in virtual

    A hands-on activity using basic algebra to introduce quantum ideas to your students.

  • AI-Supported Grading

    September 27, 2025 in virtual

    Beyond the Red Pen: Leveraging AI to Enhance Physics Student Feedback and Assessment - A… more

  • Calendar of Events

    OPTYCs Public Events & Activities

Announcements

  • TYC Tandem 2025

    Join fellow TYC faculty for a 1-day conference associated with the national AAPT meeting!

  • OPTYCs Event Archive

    Find past OPTYCs events and workshops, including recordings.

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Recordings of our past virtual events are available on our YouTube channel.

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OPTYCs is the national Organization for Physics at Two-Year Colleges with a mission to provide a single venue to improve opportunities for networking, mentoring, professional development, educational research, and educational transformation at TYCs.