Prof. Kate Ross of the Colorado State University was recently awarded the American Physical Society’s 2016 Valley Prize ”for the elucidation of quantum frustrated magnetism and its expression in the ground state selection of pyrochlore magnets.” The prize recognizes one individual in the early stages of his or her career for an outstanding scientific contribution to physics… Read more »
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Call for nominations for 2017 IUPAP Young Scientist Prize
Three IUPAP Commissions have recently issued a call for nominations for the 2017 IUPAP Young Scientist Prize. To be eligible, applicants will have up to 8 years of research experience following Ph.D. (excluding career interruptions). The award consists of a certificate, medal and a monetary award, and will be presented at an international conference sponsored… Read more »
Register for CSPC 2016 by October 7th to receive the Early Bird rates
The Canadian Science Policy Conference will take place November 8 – 10 at the Shaw Centre in Ottawa. CSPC 2016 features 30 sessions relating to the five conference themes and over 80 confirmed speakers: http://cspc2016.ca/program/ Register for CSPC 2016 by October 7th to receive the Early Bird rates: Save up to 25% off the student… Read more »
Canadian Journal of Physics special issue commemorating Ursula Franklin
Call for papers: Canadian Journal of Physics special issue commemorating Ursula Franklin In celebration of the life and work of Ursula Franklin (1921-2016), three CAP members plan to publish a commemorative Festschrift in Canadian Journal of Physics CJP). Ursula Franklin was the first female University Professor at University of Toronto, well known for her activism as a pacifist and feminist. Her work in archaeometry… Read more »
Congratulations to Dr. Jens Dilling, CAP’s Director of International Affairs, for his nomination as Associate Laboratory Director for TRIUMF’s Physical Sciences Division
Congratulations to Dr. Jens Dilling, CAP’s Director of International Affairs, for his nomination as Associate Laboratory Director for TRIUMF’s Physical Sciences Division.
CSPC 2016 – Register by September 6 to receive the Super Saver rates
The CSPC 2016 conference website is now live www.cspc2016.ca! Visit the website to learn about the pre-conference symposiums/workshop, find out about the panel sessions, learn about the speakers involved, and check out the receptions and social events. Locate the presentations in your area of interest by sorting sessions by theme. Create a profile on the conference… Read more »
Asia-Pacific Centre for Theoretical Physics and the CAP sign MOU at Congress ceremony
Partnership Agreement to promote cooperation to advance theoretical physics in the Asia Pacific Region Today, on June 15th 2016, the Canadian Association of Physicists (CAP) and the Asia-Pacific Centre for Theoretical Physics (APCTP, based in Pohang, South Korea) entered into a cooperation agreement at a signing ceremony during the CAP Congress at the University of… Read more »
CSPC 2016 Call for Panel Proposals
2016 May 25 The 8th Canadian Science Policy Conference is now open for panel proposals. We encourage everyone to submit a proposal through the CSPC 2016 Call for Panel Proposal before the deadline of June 17th 2016. This year’s conference reflects the transformational changes taking place in Canadian science and innovation landscape. Make sure you have your say…. Read more »
Physics Professor Jeff Dahn to receive Governor General’s Innovation Award
His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, will be presenting Dalhousie battery researcher Jeff Dahn with one of theGovernor General’s Innovation Awards. The Governor General’s Innovation Awards honour Canadian innovation across all sectors while aiming to inspire a culture of entrepreneurial innovation. The awards are given to individuals, teams or organizations… Read more »
CAP Newsflash No. 1
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