[[Category:Wikipedia pages tagged for copyright problems|]] [1] This oral history interview features Dr. Beth Cunningham, the Chief Executive Officer of the American Association of Physics Teachers, who earned her PhD from Kent State University.
Born in Texas and raised in Northeast Ohio, she developed an early interest in science that led her to attend Kent State University.
After a brief stint in industry, Cunningham transitioned to academia, teaching at Gettysburg College (1988-1989) and later at Bucknell University, where she held various roles including professor (1989-2006), co-administrator of a summer research program (1995-2006), and associate dean of faculty (2000-2006).
She then served as the executive officer of the American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) from 2010-2023, where she managed staff, oversaw national meetings, and supported programs for educators.
Cunningham earned her undergraduate and doctoral degrees from Kent State University, and subsequently completed postdoctoral training at the Hormel Institute.