The 15 member Joint Engineering and Natural Scientists Task Force (JENSTF) which included representatives from 7 Natural Science Societies has submitted it’s report to PEO Council (attached below) and the two major recommendations have been accepted. The CAP was represented by Paul Vincett and Henry van Driel (who also served as co-chair). PEO Council unanimously… Read more »
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Special Rate to CAP Members for the Canadian Journal of Physics
Beginning in 2011, Canadians will no longer have free access to the NRC e-journals; however, NRC Research Press is offering a special rate to CAP members for the Canadian Journal of Physics. Canadian members – $50 CAD + tax for the e-subscription; $160 CAD + tax for print. Members residing outside of Canada – $50… Read more »
Parliamentary Committee Recommends Study of New Research Reactor
Over the past two years, CAP has been lobbying for the federal government to take steps toward construction of a new multipurpose research reactor. For example, in its brief to the House of Commons Finance Committee in August 2010, CAP called for “a formal engineering design, costing, and business analysis”. There is now concrete evidence… Read more »
CAP is deeply saddened by the loss of Dr. Randy Kobes
It is with profound sadness that the CAP learned today of the passing of Randy Kobes on Sunday, September 19th. Dr. Kobes passed away after a recent battle with lung cancer. Dr. Kobes, Associate Dean of Science at the University of Winnipeg, has been a CAP member since 1988. He was Regional Councillor in 1992-1993… Read more »
CAP is deeply saddened by the loss of Allan H. Morrish
Allan Morrish, a pioneer of magnetism in Canada, died in hospital in Winnipeg on 27th August 2010 at the age of 89. A native of Winnipeg, and a strong advocate for Canada’s central city, Allan was born to Agnes and Stanley Morrish on 21st April 1921. He grew up during the depression and he completed… Read more »
Record-breaking CAP Congress held in Toronto – 2010 June 7
The largest assembly of Canadian physicists ever at a CAP-only (i.e. not joint with other societies) Congress took place in Toronto from June 7th to the 11th! The meeting brought together the largest number of Canadian physicists ever, with more than 800 physicists who will learned about recent progress made in Canada ranging from particle… Read more »
CAP High School Prize Exam Results Announced for 2010
The CAP is pleased to announce the results of the 2010 CAP High School Prize Exam. Please follow this link for the results.
CAP Medals and Awards Recipients Announced for 2010
The CAP and its medal partners are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2010 CAP medals and awards. Please follow the links below for the announcements. 2010 CAP Awards for High School Teaching 2010 CAP Medals and Awards
CAP is deeply saddened by the loss of Boris P. Stoicheff, CAP Past President
Boris P. Stoicheff, a CAP Past President (1983-84), a distinguished optical physicist and an emeritus university professor at the University of Toronto, passed away on April 15, 2010 in Toronto after a battle with multiple myeloma. He was 85. Stoicheff was renowned for his pioneering contributions to High Resolution Raman, Brillouin, and VUV spectroscopy; together… Read more »
New CAP Award for Excellence in Teaching Physics at Canadian High School or CEGEP Launched
The CAP is proud to announce a new Award aimed to recognize excellence in teaching physics at a canadian high school or CEGEP. The awards is intended to recognize excellence in teaching physics in Canadian high schools or CEGEPs and to further encourage and promote physics at this level in Canada. The award is sponsored… Read more »