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The American Institute of Physics (AIP) is a federation of member societies that serves the global physical sciences community. The organization is dedicated to advancing and promoting the interests of physical scientists, engineers, and educators across the United States. AIP provides a platform for its member societies, including the American Astronomical Society (AAS), the American Geophysical Union (AGU), and the American Physical Society (APS), to advocate for science funding and policy issues that impact the scientific community. AIP's advocacy efforts focus on promoting federal science funding and supporting the STEM workforce. The organization provides resources and tools to its member societies and the broader scientific community to help them navigate the complex policy environment and advocate for their interests. AIP's efforts include sponsoring Congressional Science Policy Fellowships, which place scientists in congressional offices to provide analytical expertise and scientific advice. AIP also produces Physics Today, the flagship publication of AIP, which provides news, analysis, and commentary on the latest developments in physics and the physical sciences. The publication serves as a valuable resource for physical scientists, engineers, and educators, and is automatically available to members of AIP member societies. In addition to its advocacy and publishing efforts, AIP supports the research and education initiatives of its member societies through its AIP Foundation. The AIP Foundation shares stories of impact, highlighting the ways in which AIP empowers physical scientists and advances the interests of the scientific community.