We are pleased to share that the American Crystallographic Association (ACA) has been invited to participate in a new national initiative — REV UP, led by the American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) and funded by the AIP Venture Fund.

The goal of REV UP is to re-examine and revise the undergraduate physics curriculum — something that, remarkably, has not seen major change in more than 50 years. As physics knowledge and technology have advanced, the need to modernize how we teach and prepare students for scientific and technical careers has become increasingly urgent.

This community-driven project is being organized by Ernie Behringer (Eastern Michigan University Physics & Astronomy), Rachel Ivie (AAPT), and AIP, with the aim of gathering data and hosting discussions across the United States. These regional and national conversations will inform a future, community-wide revision effort to ensure undergraduate physics education reflects today’s realities — from research and industry needs to scientific literacy and accessibility.

As part of this initiative, AIP Member and Affiliate Societies — including the ACA — have been invited to help organize local and virtual discussions and nominate representatives to serve on the REV UP Steering Committee.

Each participating society may appoint up to two representatives to the Steering Committee. These representatives will:

• Attend monthly meetings

• Collaborate with other partner societies

• Guide the direction of the project

• Help gather perspectives, needs, and visions from our community

We are seeking ACA members or staff who are passionate about undergraduate education in physics, crystallography, and related sciences — including those working in academia, government, or industry — to represent the ACA in this important initiative.

If you’re interested in being considered, please submit your name by November 21, 2025.

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This is an exciting opportunity to help ensure that crystallography and structural science are fully represented in shaping the next generation of physics education.