The CAP invites you to register for the 2018 CAP Congress at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia on June 10-15. Register Membership benefits There are significant savings for CAP members and delegates who register before midnight EST May 7th. You must have a valid CAP membership at the time of registering for Congress in order… Read more »
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2018 CAP Congress Registration opens April 6th
**Congress registration will now open next Thursday, April 12th, at 4pm. In light of this unexpected delay, we have extended our early registration rate deadline to Monday, May 7th. We thank you for your patience as we work closely with Dalhousie University to ensure the registration process and the Congress experience is as smooth as possible… Read more »
The 2018 Art of Physics Competition
It’s time for members and high school/CEGEP physics students to get creative. The 2018 Art of Physics Competition is now open! Submit your photograph of a beautiful or unusual physics phenomenon and explain it in less than 200 words for your chance to win the 2018 Art of Physics Competition. The challenge is to capture… Read more »
CAP News Bulletin – March 2018 (#17.2)
In this issue: Message from the President 2018 CAP Congress Update University of Ottawa to host the 2019 CCUWiP Canadian Physics graduates appointed to NSERC’s Governing Council Division Updates 2018 Art of Physics Competition CAP Sending Student to Volunteer at IDL Launch Event in Paris Partner’s Corner Upcoming Dates and Deadlines Message from the President Preparations… Read more »
Proposed 2018 Federal Budget responds to Fundamental Science Review
The following is a quick analysis of science-related highlights from the proposed 2018 Federal Budget, entitled “Equality and Growth: A Strong Middle Class”, prepared by the CAP’s Science Policy Committee. Throughout the year, CAP will continue to monitor government policy that could affect physics in Canada. This brief is intended to capture those highlights most… Read more »
Graduate Students: professional development opportunities at 2018 CAP Congress
Are you considering a career outside of academia? The CAP Congress is known as a place for students to practice presentation skills and network with potential employers in a friendly and relaxed setting. This year, the CAP is offering additional professional development opportunities during Congress for graduate students looking to stand out as they enter the… Read more »
Congress Update: Plenary Speakers Announced – 2nd Call for Abstracts
This is a friendly reminder the deadline to submit abstracts for oral and poster presentations for the 2018 CAP Congress is February 28th. To be considered for an oral presentation, you must ensure your abstract is submitted by midnight February 28, 2018 PST. We encourage poster submissions as there is limited time available for oral… Read more »
eFlash: Scholarship opportunity for Canadian physics graduate students
Physics graduate students are invited to apply for the 2018 Stoicheff Memorial Graduate Scholarship. Jointly sponsored by the Canadian Association of Physicists Foundation (CAPF) and the Optical Society of America Foundation (OSAF), the award is administered and presented by the CAPF on even years, and the OSAF is responsible on odd years. The scholarship is… Read more »
eFlash: Call for 2018 CAP Congress Abstract Submissions
We are now accepting abstract submissions for contributed oral and poster presentations for the 2018 CAP Congress to be held at Dalhousie University in Halifax, N.S. from June 10 – 15, 2018. Once again, this 5-day Congress will be an opportunity to showcase and celebrate the achievements of physicists in Canada and abroad. Our Herzberg… Read more »
CAP Physics Student Survey – Deadline : November 8, 2017
The CAP has secured a team of professional communications researchers to work on behalf of the Canadian Association of Physicists (CAP). They are asking both undergraduate and graduate students across Canada to take part in a short survey. It will only take five minutes of their time. The Association provides information to students like you… Read more »