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 »
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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 »
CAM2009: Applications for student presenter scholarships are now being accepted.
Applications for student presenter scholarships for the CAM2009 Graduate Student Conference are now being accepted. Please click the link below for more information. CAP CAM2009 Presenter Scholarship Information and Application
Joint CIHR-NSERC Funding Opportunity: Radiopharmaceuticals
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