Lesson 2 : Summary on Physics Communities and Their Roles
- Physics communities are organized groups dedicated to scientific purposes, established at national, continental, and global levels.
- An example is the Ethiopian Physical Society (EPS), founded by Ethiopian physics professionals to enhance research and education in physics, thereby contributing to the country’s development.
- The EPS aims to promote physics education and research, organize conferences, popularize physics among students, and encourage active participation from Ethiopian physicists and the public in curriculum design. Additionally, EPS creates means for disseminating scientific information, fostering a collaborative and informed physics community in Ethiopia.
- The Ethiopian Physics Society in North America (EPSNA) extends this mission by promoting physics education and research among Ethiopians in both North America and Ethiopia.
- EPSNA supports the education and training of Ethiopian physics professionals through donations of educational materials, field equipment, and computing facilities, as well as providing scholarships. Meanwhile, the African Association of Physics Students (AAPS) is a student-run association comprising students and recent graduates interested in physics.
- AAPS encourages scientific and professional work in African and international contexts and promotes relationships between physics students globally.
- The organization supplements physics education with international experiences and is affiliated with various physics societies and departments, welcoming all individuals committed to the field of physics.