American Physical Society
Building Physics Leadership & Public Trust
The Hertz Foundation’s partnership with the American Physical Society (APS), the world’s largest physics professional society, unites two organizations committed to scientific excellence and public trust — expanding opportunities for Fellows to lead on quantum science, sharpen their science communication skills, and strengthen the public’s relationship with science.
Advancing quantum
Leveraging APS’s sponsorship of the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ), this partnership models professional society collaboration by providing Hertz Fellows with visibility and leadership roles at major scientific convenings. In turn, APS taps into the Hertz community’s exceptional talent to lead IYQ sessions and participate in its Science Trust Project. Together, both organizations co-sponsor events that showcase quantum innovation and promote critical graduate opportunities.
Partner BENEFITS
ACCESS TO TALENT AND EXPERTISE
- Direct engagement with the exceptional Hertz Fellow community for scientific expertise and leadership.
- Access to Fellows who lead IYQ convenings and strengthen APS’s initiatives like the Science Trust Project.
- Collaboration on joint programming and outreach to physics talent.
HERTZ FELLOW BENEFITS
ADVANCING LEADERSHIP AND PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
- Access to APS programming like the Science Trust Project to help Fellows develop critical science communication skills.
- Opportunities to participate in or lead expert convenings on quantum computing, benefiting topical experts and non-experts alike.
- Enhanced connection with the global physics community through joint presence at major APS conferences.
“APS is proud to partner with the Hertz Foundation to connect two communities that share a deep commitment to rigorous science and its power to transform society. Together, we are helping the next generation of scientific leaders ensure their work is understood and trusted by the public they serve.”
CLAUDIA FRACCHIOLLA
Head of Public Engagement, American Physical Society
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American Physical Society and hertz foundation Partner to Advance Scientific Leadership and Public Trust
The partnership aims to strengthen scientific leadership, expand public engagement and connect two of the nation’s most influential scientific communities.
EVENT
TO QUBITS AND BEYOND: HOW TO BUILD A QUANTUM COMPUTER
The world of quantum computing is rapidly generating breakthroughs and developing. In celebration of the 2025 International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, the May 2025 Hertz Innovation Hour featured Hertz Fellow Kenneth Brown, distinguished professor of engineering at Duke University, who explored the future of quantum computing.
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about the American Physical Society
The American Physical Society is a scientific membership organization committed to advancing physics and creating a welcoming professional home for the world’s physics community. Learn more
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