We advance, promote, and serve the physical sciences for the benefit of humanity.

Scientific discovery shapes our lives every day. And AIP empowers the organizations and people that make those discoveries possible.

As a Federation, AIP advances the success of a community of more than 30 independent scientific organizations. They, in turn, support hundreds of thousands of professionals across many scientific and engineering disciplines. AIP creates shared spaces — forums, conversations, connections — where individual action among our Member Organizations becomes collective impact.

As an Institute, AIP preserves the history of discovery so the past can guide the future. We study how research is done, who participates, and what holds people back or propels them to succeed. Our findings inform policy, practice, and decision-making across the physical sciences. We are especially focused on the next generation of physical scientists, committed to ensuring talent from anywhere can thrive in our fields.

Through AIP Publishing , researchers share their breakthroughs on a trusted global platform. As a nonprofit publisher, AIPP funds AIP’s work to empower and strengthen the scientific community.

Humanity needs science. And science needs people and organizations working together to tackle our planet’s toughest challenges. Together, we can advance science, empower scientists, and ensure discovery continues to shape our lives.

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We believe in the power of the physical sciences to shape a better world.

AIP brings coherence and an informed voice to the complex ecosystem of the physical sciences, supporting discovery, advancing educational and career opportunities, and catalyzing positive change.

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AIP provides crucial insights into the physical sciences enterprise through surveys, statistical reports, white papers and historical perspectives.
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AIP invests in the next generation of leaders in the physical sciences.
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AIP creates highly relevant, valuable and useful information that engages, informs and inspires audiences throughout the science community.
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As we prepare to celebrate our 100th anniversary in 2031, we’re pursuing a goal-driven strategy to stay vital and valuable to the physical sciences community for the next 100 years. The pillars of our success remain unchanged: Federation, Institute, Reputation, and Excellence.
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Federation
AIP is a vibrant federation that advances the success of its community of Member Organizations by providing content, context, and connection.
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AIP empowers and catalyzes positive change in the physical sciences by advancing understanding of the enterprise through research and analysis in public policy, social science, demographic trends, and the historical context of our disciplines.
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AIP is a trusted, authoritative, and independent voice within the physical sciences, providing content, context, and connection.
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AIP is recognized for its commitment to operational excellence, staff and volunteer engagement, and long-term sustainability, delivering expertise, content, and value to our stakeholders.
AIP’s Federation spans the interdisciplinary physical sciences enterprise. We foster positive change by advancing the success of our Member Organizations and empowering our community with content, context, and connection.
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You can be a part of AIP’s mission! It’s more important than ever to support physical scientists. Donations shared though AIP Foundation support hundreds of thousands of scientists in the community, enabling breakthroughs that change our lives.

Your generosity helps fund scholarships, preserve scientific history, champion opportunity, provide crucial science policy journalism, and drive innovation in the physical sciences.

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AIP is a federation that advances the success of our Member Organizations and an institute that engages in research and analysis to empower positive change in the physical sciences. We want you to become a part of our mission and join our dynamic team!