Black lives’ encounters with the police end, disproportionately, in violence in one form or another. The CAP unequivocally condemns racism of any form in the strongest terms. We stand in solidarity with our members from black and indigenous communities and all who face violence and discrimination. We re-affirm here our commitment to equity, diversity and… Read more »
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The CAP is inviting expressions of interest in submitting a contribution for a Special Issue of Physics in Canada
The CAP is inviting expressions of interest in submitting a contribution for a Special Issue of Physics in Canada: Inclusion for Excellence in the Physics Community in Canada Deadline extended to Monday July 6, 2020 submit ideas to pic.inclusive.excellence@outlook.com While the COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically impacted many of our lives these past few months, it… Read more »
CAP Press Release – Hundreds of physicists across Canada gather virtually to address anti-Black racism
[PRESS RELEASE / FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE] — official pdf version of release can be seen by clicking here — June 10, 2020 (Ottawa, On) – On June 10, almost 500 physics students, staff, researchers and faculty members from all across Canada participated in an online session to identify and implement concrete actions to combat… Read more »
CAP takes action in support of academic Strike for Black Lives
Academic Strike for Black Lives 2020 June 10 In support of the academic Strike for Black Lives organized by our physics colleagues in the US (https://www.particlesforjustice.org), the CAP is ceasing all regular activities and cancelling CAP virtual Congress sessions on June 10. Click here for the revised schedule of events. Session hosted by the CAP Equity,… Read more »
Promoting Canadian Light-Based Research & Inventions (Input requested by May 15)
Dear colleagues, The CAP, a contributing partner to the UNESCO-sponsored International Day of Light, will be highlighting Canadian research, inventions, based on light at the Virtual STEM Expo organized by Youth Science Canada from May 19-30th. Around 10000 students and members of the general public are expected to view this exhibit. The exhibit will also… Read more »
2020 CAP Congress has been cancelled
Since the outbreak of COVID-19 and particularly following the cancellation of the APS March meeting, the CAP President, 2020 Program Chair, and Executive Director have been in regular communication with the co-chairs of the 2020 CAP Congress Local Organizing Committee to assess the ever-changing status of COVID-19 and its potential impact on the 2020 Congress…. Read more »
Call for nominations for Prizes from Japan (deadline March 6/7 2020)
CAP and Global Affairs Canada would like to raise awareness of the following two prize nomination opportunities from Japan. Canadian physicists are strongly encouraged to consider sumitting a nomination. 1. 2020 Honda Prize : Nomination Deadline March 6, 2020 — 2019 winner was Prof. Geoffrey Hinton of the University of Toronto — 2. The Keio Medical Science Prize… Read more »
Reminder : Nominate a worthy colleague for a 2020 CAP Medal/Award – Deadlines are from Jan.15 – Feb.28, 2020
Upcoming Deadlines to Recognize Excellence and Peers in Canadian Physics We need your help to recognize excellence in Canadian physics. Nominate a colleague today for one of these prestigious awards or positions. Deadlines are from January 15 to February 28, 2020. Medals for Research: CAP/DCMMP Brockhouse medal to recognize and encourage outstanding experimental or theoretical contributions… Read more »
Allan Carswell Physics Educator Scholarship Announcement
The Canadian Association of Physicists and the Canadian Association of Physicists Foundation are thrilled to announce the creation of the Allan Carswell Physics Educator Scholarship, made possible by a very generous gift from the Carswell Family Foundation. Starting in 2020, the Allan Carswell Physics Educator Scholarship, valued at up to $5000, will be awarded annually…. Read more »
Four CAP members appointed Fellows of the Royal Society of Canada (RSC)
Congratulations to CAP members Kimberly Strong (U.Toronto), Michel Gingras (U.Waterloo), Robert Boyd (uOttawa), and Donna Strickland (U.Waterloo) for their recent appointment as Fellows of the Royal Society of Canada. The complete list of 2019 Fellows and incoming class of The College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists can be found here. Kimberly Strong Department of Physics,… Read more »