2018 History of Physics Essay Contest
2018 History of Physics Essay Contest
The
Forum for History of Physics (FHP) of the American Physical Society is
proud to announce the 2018 History of Physics Essay Contest.
The
contest is designed to promote interest in the history of physics among
those not, or not yet, professionally engaged in the subject. Entries
can address the work of individual physicists, teams of physicists,
physics discoveries, or other appropriate topics. Entries can range from
about 1500-2000 words, and while scholarly should be accessible to a
general scientific audience.
The
contest is intended for undergraduate and graduate students, but open
to anyone without a PhD in either physics or history. Entries with
multiple authors will not be accepted. Entries will be judged on
originality, clarity, and potential to contribute to the field.
Previously published work, or excerpts thereof, will not be accepted.
The winning essay will be published as a Back Page in APS News, and its
author will receive a cash award of $1000, plus support for travel to an
APS annual meeting to deliver a talk based on the essay. The judges may
also designate one or more runners-up, with a cash award of $500 each.
Entries will be judged by members of the FHP Executive Committee and are due by September 1, 2018. They should be submitted to fhp@aps.org,
with “Essay Contest” in the subject line. Entrants should supply their
names, institutional affiliations (if any), mail and email addresses,
and phone numbers. Winners will be announced by December 1, 2018.
For more information and past winners, see: https://www.aps.org/