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Welcome to website for the AAPT committee on the History and Philosophy of Physics (CHPP).

Our mission is to

Promote interest in the history and philosopy of physics among AAPT members
Work toward the preservation and deepening of a historical perspecitve in physics education at all levels
Develop increased sensitivity among members concerning the need to preserve careful records of current happenings
Cooperate with AIP's Center for the History of Physics and the APS's Forum on the History of Physics.

News flash!
We will be attending the 129th AAPT National Meeting in Sacramento, CA from July 31-
Aug 4, 2004.

Click on any of these links to learn more about the CHPP.

* Photo above taken by Thomas B. Greenslade Jr. of a Wheaton's motor at Amherst.