Ontario Association of Physics Teachers

OAPT is pleased to return to its traditional 3-day in-person conference in 2023! Take advantage to (re)connect with educators from across the province at Perimeter Institute in Waterloo.

It is the OAPT's mission to:

• Advance the teaching of physics in the secondary schools, colleges and universities of Ontario
• Promote a professional spirit and collegiality among its members

We are looking forward to connecting with new members and welcoming back returning members.

This year’s conference will feature:

• This year’s theme, Science in a New Light, which addresses new developments in astronomy and offers a variety of educational workshops geared towards the new grade 9 destreamed science curriculum
• Thursday evening Welcome dinner, followed by a Meet a PI Researcher event
• Friday keynote by Katie Mack, Hawking Chair in Cosmology and Science Communication at Perimeter Institute
• A great selection of workshops from award winning teachers and PI’s world-class outreach team on a variety of science and physics topics, pedagogy, and current events and discoveries
• Meals and snacks provided by Perimeter Institute’s Black Hole Bistro
• An exhibitor and vendor area with science educational resources and services
• Travel subsidies available for educators living 300+ km away (please click HERE to apply)
• Subsidized accommodations available at WLU King Street Residence, which includes breakfast and parking
• Discounted registration fees for presenters, preservice and new teachers, and retirees
• Friday night optional dinner at a local restaurant followed by social time
• And much more…