APS leadership and governance
Meet our volunteer and staff leadership, and explore how the organization is structured and run.
Leadership
APS leadership shapes the future of the society in response to our members.
Leaders in APS' committees use their expertise to shape our initiatives and the physics community.
Meet the winners of the 2025 General Election.
Proposed Governance Changes
Learn more about proposed changes designed to strengthen APS's leadership framework. Members are invited to share their feedback by Dec. 1, 2025.
Governance
APS' governing documents set forth the rules and structure of the organization to ensure sound governance, accountability, and alignment with our core values.
Find guidance around APS membership, meetings, committees, journals, and other processes within the organization.
APS statements articulate our enduring positions on topics relevant to the physics community and guide our activities, including authorizing our federal advocacy efforts.
Upcoming leadership meetings
The Board and Council meet throughout the year to oversee APS's direction, policies, and operations.
APS members can log in to read past meeting minutes.
Annual Report
From major policy wins to international engagement, APS made meaningful strides in 2024. Explore the annual report marking our 125th year of advancing physics.
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