Awards for K-12 students with the best physiology-related research projects at local, regional, and national science fairs, including Intel’s International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF). Judged and presented by local APS members.
Resources for K-12 students that focus on careers in physiology and other sciences. Includes biographies of physiologists, how to prepare for a science career, minority student resources, and a searchable database of institutions that grant degrees in physiology.
Professional development fellowships for science teachers that include research experiences, travel to APS meetings, and mini-grants to support curriculum development.
Professional development opportunities for science teachers provided by the APS through national teacher workshops, fellowships, online courses, and outreach events.
Innovative projects to support and promote excellence in K-12 science education, developed and sponsored by the APS in collaboration with other organizations.
The APS Archive of Teaching Resources has thousands of peer-reviewed teaching resources for physiology and other life sciences. APS also develops teaching materials and resources collaboratively with other organizations.
Resources, training, and an annual nationwide awareness program, Physiology Understanding (PhUn) Week in November.
Teachers and APS members connect with each other to promote physiology and science to K-12 students in classrooms or informal science education settings.
Links of interest to K-12 students and educators.
Awards and fellowships for graduate students involved in physiology research or teaching.
Resources for graduate students that focus on career exploration, including biographies of physiologists, how to prepare for a science career, and a list of institutions that offer degrees in physiology.
Resources for graduate students and educators on teaching and learning physiology and other sciences.
Awards and fellowships for postdoctoral fellows involved in physiology research or teaching.
Resources for postdoctoral fellows that focus on how to prepare for different science careers and a list of skills needed for a successful career.
Projects developed in collaboration with other organizations to support and promote excellence in graduate and professional science education.
Resources for teaching and learning at the graduate, professional, and postdoctoral level.
Resources for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows to use in outreach efforts.
Links of interest to graduate and professional students, postdoctoral fellows, researchers and educators.
APS offers a number of fellowships for minority undergraduate & graduate students (travel awards, graduate fellowships, abstract-based awards, and K12 outreach fellowships) designed to provide funding, but to also offer opportunities to build professional networks. Use the links below for information on targeted awards for underrepresented students. For general awards, click on the Awards tab at the top of the page.
APS offers a number of fellowships specifically for minority postdoctoral fellows – travel awards, abstract-based awards, and K-12 Outreach Fellowships – designed to not only provide funding, but to also offer opportunities to build professional networks. Use the links in Resources below to access award program information.
APS offers fellowships, awards, and opportunities specifically for minority faculty and educators at minority-serving institutions. These fellowships are designed to not only provide funding but to also offer opportunities to build connections with the scientific and education communities. Use the links in Resources below to access award program information.
APS provides extensive online resources to help you learn more about physiology, find out what physiologists do, meet physiologists, and access useful career development tools. Issues of special interest to minority trainees and physiologists are included in the career resources section. For more information click on the Careers tab at the top of the page.
The APS sponsors programs which are targeted and/or include a strong focus on increasing diversity in biomedicine at all levels and/or improving K-12 science education for minority students. Many of these programs receive external funding. The links below and to the left provide additional information on these programs.
Outreach is the responsibility of every scientist. APS offers many ways to reach out to the next generation of scientists.
APS Minority Programs are regularly reviewed and evaluated for their effectiveness and impact. The links below provide access to reports, articles, webinars and other publications on diversity issues.
White House Lauds APS for Mentoring Underrepresented Minorities in Bioscience
Links to minority- and diversity-related organizations and meetings.
Awards, events, and fellowships for undergraduate students interested in physiology research.
Resources for undergraduate students that focus on career exploration, including biographies of physiologists, how to prepare for a science career, and a list of institutions that offer degrees in physiology.
Resources for undergraduate students and educators on teaching and learning physiology and other sciences.
Awards for undergraduate educators for excellence in teaching, mentoring, and research.
Courses, resources, and materials for undergraduate faculty professional development.
Projects developed in collaboration with other organizations to support and promote excellence in undergraduate science education.
Resources for teaching and learning at the undergraduate level.
Resources for undergraduate students and teachers to use in outreach efforts.
Links of interest to undergraduate students, researchers and educators.
Awards and fellowships for early and established career professionals involved in physiology research and teaching.
Resources for early and established career professionals working in physiology.
Projects developed in collaboration with other organizations to support and promote excellence in science education.
Resources for teaching and learning at all levels.
Resources for early and established career professionals to use in outreach efforts.
Links of interest to early and established career professionals.
Advance your understanding of what works in the classroom with these journals centered on the scholarship of teaching and learning.
Stay current in physiology with these resources, including free lectures, press releases, and refresher courses.
Get a step ahead with these career development resources and sites.
Access a wide variety of learning resources and online educator communities.
Engage K-12 and undergraduate students with free lesson plans, lab activities, and teaching tools.
The APS publishes numerous reports on its education programs activities and impacts, and on the status of physiology education and careers. It also regularly publishes learning objectives for physiology courses and guides for professional development of physiology trainees.
Links to published articles on APS education programs and initiatives.
Links to APS education journals and books, including
Advances in Physiology Education.A variety of multimedia resources for teaching.
Multimedia presentations on a variety of career topics.
Links to key reports on science and science education.