News and Announcements

AIP Publishing Acquires University Science Books

AIP Publishing, a subsidiary of the American Institute of Physics, has acquired University Science Books (USB), a high-quality publisher of textbooks and course materials for upper level […]

Signatories publish statement on Rights Retention Strategy

AIP Publishing has joined over 50 other scholarly publishers in issuing a joint statement in response to the “Rights Retention Strategy” promoted by cOAlition S. The statement […]

AIP Celebrates Black History Month

When astronaut Mae Jemison saw actress Nichelle Nichols portray Lt. Uhura on Star Trek, her life was changed forever. Seeing an African-American role model helped steer Jemison toward […]

AIP Publishing Names Penelope Lewis Chief Publishing Officer

AIP Publishing announced today that Penelope Lewis, PhD., will join the organization as its Chief Publishing Officer. Lewis will take on responsibility for AIP Publishing’s diverse portfolio […]

Howard University Professor to Receive first Joseph A. Johnson Award

Thomas A. Searles honored for inspiring young Black physicists to pursue cutting-edge optics and quantum research. The American Institute of Physics and the National Society of Black […]

AIP CEO, Others Sign Pledge to Reaffirm Inclusion, Diversity Efforts in Workplace

The executive leadership of the American Institute of Physics and seven of its Member Societies have joined more than 1,500 other leaders in signing the CEO Action […]

Physics Societies Unite in Support of Open Access

The American Institute of Physics today signed a statement committing to making open access (OA) to physics research a reality. The statement, signed by sixteen physics societies, […]

AIP Publishing renews partnership with The Charlesworth Group for author services

The Charlesworth Group and AIP Publishing have renewed their partnership where Charlesworth provides exclusive language editing services on behalf of AIP Publishing. These services, available to all […]

APL Materials Excellence in Research Award Winners Named for 2020

AIP Publishing is pleased to announce the winners of the 2020 APL Materials Excellence in Research Award for research into high-temperature superconductor materials, transparent field-effect transistors, and […]