Gabe Spalding
@mqmlab.bsky.social
Programmably structured light / momentum of photons. Teaching at Illinois Wesleyan, a nice, small liberal arts college, I also aim to support community. 2026 Past President of AAPT, Vice President of the Reichert Foundation, ALPhA Immersions Committee.
AAPT Members: Are you interested in learning about local advocacy? Consider attending the virtual discussion panel on local efforts to support education and science on February 18th at 7 pm ET. Learn more and register here ➡ ow.ly/RNGc50Y8oZH #ScienceEducation
February 18, 2026 at 1:40 AM
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NSF Update
Funding curve overall. A little bit of progress in the past week, but only a little bit.
Now by Directorate...
1/11
Funding curve overall. A little bit of progress in the past week, but only a little bit.
Now by Directorate...
1/11
February 13, 2026 at 9:22 PM
NSF Update
Funding curve overall. A little bit of progress in the past week, but only a little bit.
Now by Directorate...
1/11
Funding curve overall. A little bit of progress in the past week, but only a little bit.
Now by Directorate...
1/11
#ITeachPhysics I've passed the presidential gavel to @msaphysics.bsky.social, the youngest president in the history of AAPT (Woot!). Debbie Andres has earned EVERY BIT of our confidence, trust, and respect. In my view, she is absolutely the right person for the coming year.
January 22, 2026 at 7:44 PM
#ITeachPhysics I've passed the presidential gavel to @msaphysics.bsky.social, the youngest president in the history of AAPT (Woot!). Debbie Andres has earned EVERY BIT of our confidence, trust, and respect. In my view, she is absolutely the right person for the coming year.
Heading to a meeting of the American Association of Physics Teachers. More than ever, I consider this a magical community. #ITeachPhysics
January 15, 2026 at 5:25 PM
Heading to a meeting of the American Association of Physics Teachers. More than ever, I consider this a magical community. #ITeachPhysics
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If you are attending #AAPTWM26, reserve your room at the Horseshoe Las Vegas hotel. Mention the AAPT room block and reserve your space by December 12th. ow.ly/JGhA50X1Ke9 #AAPTConferences #AAPTMeeting #ITeachPhysics
December 10, 2025 at 5:02 PM
If you are attending #AAPTWM26, reserve your room at the Horseshoe Las Vegas hotel. Mention the AAPT room block and reserve your space by December 12th. ow.ly/JGhA50X1Ke9 #AAPTConferences #AAPTMeeting #ITeachPhysics
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Support AAPT this #GivingTuesday! When you donate, you contribute to every part of physics education, helping students and educators, in shaping the future of science. AAPT is proud to match every dollar you donate, dollar for dollar. Donate now! 🔗 tinyurl.com/isupportaapt #PhysicsEducation
December 2, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Support AAPT this #GivingTuesday! When you donate, you contribute to every part of physics education, helping students and educators, in shaping the future of science. AAPT is proud to match every dollar you donate, dollar for dollar. Donate now! 🔗 tinyurl.com/isupportaapt #PhysicsEducation
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Start planning your trip for #AAPTWM26 by reserving your room at the Horseshoe Las Vegas hotel. Mention the AAPT room block and reserve your space by December 12th. ow.ly/JGhA50X1Ke9 #AAPTConferences #AAPTMeeting
November 13, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Start planning your trip for #AAPTWM26 by reserving your room at the Horseshoe Las Vegas hotel. Mention the AAPT room block and reserve your space by December 12th. ow.ly/JGhA50X1Ke9 #AAPTConferences #AAPTMeeting
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Only 2-days left to take advantage of Early Bird registration rates! Don't miss out on the savings, register before 11:59 pm ET on Friday, November 14th! ow.ly/32Qt50X1LRM #AAPTConference #AAPTMeeting #ITeachPhysics
November 12, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Only 2-days left to take advantage of Early Bird registration rates! Don't miss out on the savings, register before 11:59 pm ET on Friday, November 14th! ow.ly/32Qt50X1LRM #AAPTConference #AAPTMeeting #ITeachPhysics
This Physics outreach truck is now just outside our Center for Natural Sciences (CNS) at Illinois Wesleyan University, ready for student engagement! #ITeachPhysics
November 7, 2025 at 3:56 PM
This Physics outreach truck is now just outside our Center for Natural Sciences (CNS) at Illinois Wesleyan University, ready for student engagement! #ITeachPhysics
Into the breach once more! Our message includes that (a) Science has been and must be good for our nation, and that (b) we ought to be working to broaden participation in science. #AAPT
October 14, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Into the breach once more! Our message includes that (a) Science has been and must be good for our nation, and that (b) we ought to be working to broaden participation in science. #AAPT
Join us!
TOMORROW is the last day to submit an abstract for #AAPTWM26! Don't delay, submit your abstract now! ow.ly/LgQ850X2iZb #AAPTConference #AAPTMeeting #ITeachPhysics #PhysicsEducation #PhysicsTeachers
September 25, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Join us!
A very nice place to be: www.iwu.edu/human-resour...
2026-27 Assistant Professor of Mathematics
www.iwu.edu
September 17, 2025 at 11:12 PM
A very nice place to be: www.iwu.edu/human-resour...
Looking forward to further collaboration with Wolfram on resources (see QR code below) for teaching within Illinois Wesleyan University's 11-course Concentration in Quantum Science & Technology. #ITeachPhysics
September 16, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Looking forward to further collaboration with Wolfram on resources (see QR code below) for teaching within Illinois Wesleyan University's 11-course Concentration in Quantum Science & Technology. #ITeachPhysics
Bubbles are the "dolphins" of Physics! (Everyone loves bubbles)
September 7, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Bubbles are the "dolphins" of Physics! (Everyone loves bubbles)
If you have the capacity to do so, support us by becoming (or continuing as) a dues-paying member of AAPT and/or coming to our next national meeting, to enhance (and learn from) this community, as we piece together our next steps. #ITeachPhysics
September 3, 2025 at 8:28 PM
If you have the capacity to do so, support us by becoming (or continuing as) a dues-paying member of AAPT and/or coming to our next national meeting, to enhance (and learn from) this community, as we piece together our next steps. #ITeachPhysics
You can't have science without support of the educational pathways that yield scientists (and science teachers). If you have the capacity to do so, support us by becoming a dues-paying member of AAPT. #ITeachPhysics
Want to play a bigger role in the physics community and enhance your career? Become a member of AAPT. Membership includes journal subscriptions and discounts on meetings, teaching resources and more. Join AAPT Today! aapt.org/Membership/ #PhysicsEducation #ITeachPhysics
August 22, 2025 at 4:30 PM
You can't have science without support of the educational pathways that yield scientists (and science teachers). If you have the capacity to do so, support us by becoming a dues-paying member of AAPT. #ITeachPhysics
"Human history becomes more and more a race between education and catastrophe." — H.G. Wells
August 19, 2025 at 7:14 PM
"Human history becomes more and more a race between education and catastrophe." — H.G. Wells
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AAPT is now accepting presentations for #AAPTWM26! Learn more and submit a presentation today! Submission deadline is September 12, 2025. ow.ly/6Mf250WHfOe #AAPTConference #AAPTMeeting #CallforPresentations #ITeachPhysics #research #teaching
August 18, 2025 at 1:20 PM
AAPT is now accepting presentations for #AAPTWM26! Learn more and submit a presentation today! Submission deadline is September 12, 2025. ow.ly/6Mf250WHfOe #AAPTConference #AAPTMeeting #CallforPresentations #ITeachPhysics #research #teaching
It's a beautiful day in this neighborhood
A beautiful day for a neighbor
Would you be mine? Could you be mine?
A beautiful day for a neighbor
Would you be mine? Could you be mine?
August 10, 2025 at 8:46 PM
It's a beautiful day in this neighborhood
A beautiful day for a neighbor
Would you be mine? Could you be mine?
A beautiful day for a neighbor
Would you be mine? Could you be mine?
We’re all going to DC! Join us! #ITeachPhysics
The 2025 AAPT Summer Meeting program is now available for viewing. Access here ➡ ow.ly/vrFp50WuGwR and get ready for a great conference experience! #AAPTSM25 #AAPTConference #AAPTMeeting #ITeachPhysics
July 25, 2025 at 12:24 AM
We’re all going to DC! Join us! #ITeachPhysics
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Researchers who have had their NSF grants cancelled and are finishing up publications started before the termination…. How are we thanking (or not thanking) NSF in the acknowledgments? I can’t be the only one thinking about this! Feel free to drop your preprint or pub below.👇 #academicsky #science 🧪
July 23, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Researchers who have had their NSF grants cancelled and are finishing up publications started before the termination…. How are we thanking (or not thanking) NSF in the acknowledgments? I can’t be the only one thinking about this! Feel free to drop your preprint or pub below.👇 #academicsky #science 🧪
#ITeachPhysics Today, you should beat a drum or bang a gong: it's Friedrich Bessel's birthday. (Bessel functions generically emerge as solutions to wave equations when you do separation of variables in cylindrical coordinates) www.falstad.com/circosc/
Circular Membrane Applet
www.falstad.com
July 22, 2025 at 6:47 PM
#ITeachPhysics Today, you should beat a drum or bang a gong: it's Friedrich Bessel's birthday. (Bessel functions generically emerge as solutions to wave equations when you do separation of variables in cylindrical coordinates) www.falstad.com/circosc/
Visiting U.S. Senate and House offices, in support of science and science education, for AAPT. My sub-group: Professor Eric Brewe (representing CU*iP conferences), Professor Thomas Searles (representing NSBP), Dr. Mark Elsesser (Government Affairs, APS), and Ellie Clancy (Lot Sixteen)
July 17, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Visiting U.S. Senate and House offices, in support of science and science education, for AAPT. My sub-group: Professor Eric Brewe (representing CU*iP conferences), Professor Thomas Searles (representing NSBP), Dr. Mark Elsesser (Government Affairs, APS), and Ellie Clancy (Lot Sixteen)
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Join AAPT's FREE Virtual Event, "Issue Briefing: The Future of Physics Education", on July 17, 12–1 pm ET. This event is designed for educators, advocates, funders, and anyone passionate about the future of undergraduate #STEMeducation. Register here: ow.ly/325Q50Wni5u @mqmlab.bsky.social
July 9, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Join AAPT's FREE Virtual Event, "Issue Briefing: The Future of Physics Education", on July 17, 12–1 pm ET. This event is designed for educators, advocates, funders, and anyone passionate about the future of undergraduate #STEMeducation. Register here: ow.ly/325Q50Wni5u @mqmlab.bsky.social