How was Physics Forums created?

Thread starter heman
Start date Mar 15, 2005

In summary, the founder of PF, Greg Bernhardt, only gains satisfaction from seeing the success and impact of the forum. The forum is supported by advertisements and donations and does not produce a significant profit. It began as an extra credit project and has gone through many transformations. The founder values the professionalism and helpfulness of the community and is proud to see high school students grow and learn from the forum. The founder also has a maintenance team to help with the forum and has made improvements to ensure its long-term success.

Mar 22, 2005

Monique

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ramollari said:

So is the current PF a new forum, or did it update the one pointed by your link? I had thought that PF started working in March 2003.

The link is a snapshot of how PF looked in may 2001, the forums first started in februari of that year. The current PF is the same forum, but updated. Here is the memberslist of the first start http://web.archive.org/web/20010306060656/www.physicsforums.com/members.asp

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<h2>1. How did the idea for Physics Forums come about?</h2><p>The idea for Physics Forums was first conceived in 2001 by a group of physics enthusiasts who wanted to create a platform for open discussion and collaboration among scientists, students, and educators.</p><h2>2. Who were the founders of Physics Forums?</h2><p>The founders of Physics Forums were Greg Bernhardt, a physicist and software engineer, and his brother, Matt Bernhardt, a computer programmer. They were joined by other physicists and educators who helped shape and grow the website into what it is today.</p><h2>3. What is the purpose of Physics Forums?</h2><p>The purpose of Physics Forums is to provide a space for individuals interested in physics to come together and discuss various topics, ask and answer questions, and share knowledge and resources. It also serves as a valuable resource for students and educators to learn and teach physics concepts.</p><h2>4. How has Physics Forums evolved over the years?</h2><p>Since its creation in 2001, Physics Forums has grown significantly in terms of membership, content, and features. It now has over 1 million registered users and a vast archive of discussions and resources on various physics topics. It has also expanded to include sister websites for other fields of science, such as Math Forums and Engineering Forums.</p><h2>5. How can I contribute to Physics Forums?</h2><p>Anyone can contribute to Physics Forums by registering for a free account and participating in discussions, asking and answering questions, and sharing resources. Users can also support the website by donating or becoming a site supporter, which gives access to additional features and benefits.</p>

1. How did the idea for Physics Forums come about?

The idea for Physics Forums was first conceived in 2001 by a group of physics enthusiasts who wanted to create a platform for open discussion and collaboration among scientists, students, and educators.

2. Who were the founders of Physics Forums?

The founders of Physics Forums were Greg Bernhardt, a physicist and software engineer, and his brother, Matt Bernhardt, a computer programmer. They were joined by other physicists and educators who helped shape and grow the website into what it is today.

3. What is the purpose of Physics Forums?

The purpose of Physics Forums is to provide a space for individuals interested in physics to come together and discuss various topics, ask and answer questions, and share knowledge and resources. It also serves as a valuable resource for students and educators to learn and teach physics concepts.

4. How has Physics Forums evolved over the years?

Since its creation in 2001, Physics Forums has grown significantly in terms of membership, content, and features. It now has over 1 million registered users and a vast archive of discussions and resources on various physics topics. It has also expanded to include sister websites for other fields of science, such as Math Forums and Engineering Forums.

5. How can I contribute to Physics Forums?

Anyone can contribute to Physics Forums by registering for a free account and participating in discussions, asking and answering questions, and sharing resources. Users can also support the website by donating or becoming a site supporter, which gives access to additional features and benefits.