The OPTYCs NSF grant has been cancelled. However, we continue to host virtual events and are actively seeking funding to continue TYC programs.
What's Happening
Upcoming Events
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The Physics Show
August 28, 2026 in virtual
Learn how you can engage your community with a public show about physics!
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Movie and Cartoon Physics
September 12, 2026 in virtual
Learn ways to use movie and cartoon clips in intro physics courses.
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The Energy Budget Activity
October 10, 2026 in virtual
This activity allows students to see how humans have used energy in the past half-century… more
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Physics of the Arts
October 31, 2026 in virtual
This workshop showcases lab activities using arts studios.
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Exam-ical Advantage
November 14, 2026 in virtual
Learn about ways to leverage exams to deepen student learning.
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Calendar of Events
OPTYCs Public Events & Activities
Announcements
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TYC Mid-Career Reset
Applications have closed, but for information on this pilot program, visit its website.
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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.
