The OPTYCs NSF grant has been cancelled as of May 9, 2025. Our virtual events scheduled to date will proceed. We are working with AAPT to determine the path forward for in-person events.
What's Happening
Upcoming Events
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Hands-On Quantum
June 14, 2025 in virtual
Teach core quantum concepts without equations using modified dice - learn how in this workshop.
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Quantum Phenomena: A Conceptual-based Instructional Sequence
July 12, 2025 in virtual
Join us for this free workshop on teaching quantum concepts with algebra and geometry.
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Quantum Or Not
July 18, 2025 in virtual
A hands-on activity using basic algebra to introduce quantum ideas to your students.
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Calendar of Events
OPTYCs Public Events & Activities
Announcements
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TYC Tandem 2025
Join fellow TYC faculty for a 1-day conference associated with the national AAPT meeting!
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OPTYCs Event Archive
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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.
