The University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ was thrilled to welcome students and researchers from across the country over the weekend for the 59th annual Canadian Undergraduate Physics Conference (CUPC).ÌýThe conference provided a platform for over 100 students to showcase their research through co-op work terms and internships to leaders in the industry.
It is with great sadness that the Faculty of Science shares that two-term Dean Don Brodie passed away in October.Ìý
Andree Coschizza’s research revolves around low-temperature physics for quantum computing applications. One of the main barriers in quantum computing is that the necessary two-level quantum systems only become prominent at very low temperatures (often below 100 mK).
University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ and the Faculty of Science celebrates three new Banting Fellows: Joshua Fee (Physics and Astronomy), Ian Roberts (Physics and Astronomy) andÌýSaraswati Saraswati (Earth and Environmental Sciences).
On Saturday, July 1st, 2023, the European Space Agency launched its Euclid satellite from Cape Canaveral, Florida. Twelve years in the making, the Euclid mission will construct a 3D map of the Universe by observing billions of galaxies, across more than a third of the sky.
Dark matter and dark energy drive the growth of our Universe, but the true nature of this strange "dark Universe" is still a mystery.ÌýThe Euclid space mission, launching in July, will provide new insights into the expansion and formation of the universe. À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ's Dr. Will PercivalÌýis a primary science coordinator for the EuclidÌýmission and gave a public talkÌýat the Kitchener Public Library last week.
À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ quantum scientists are one step closer to developing the materials needed for future quantum devices. They have discoveredÌýa method for growing crystalline structuresÌýthat will act as platforms for robust quantum computing applications.
Graduating physics student Sarah Rourke has been awarded a full scholarship for her academic strength and community contributions.ÌýShe is one of 20 Canadian recipients of the prestigious McCall MacBain scholarship and the second À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ student to ever win.
Teaching the next generation of scientists is a job we take to heart. Our instructors are committed to improving the depth and effectiveness of student learning in the lab, field and classroom.
Canada is a global leader in quantum science. À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ scientists are harnessing the potential of this disruptive science to create secure quantum communication and expand quantum computing with new funding from the NSERC Quantum Alliance grants.