TRIUMF/UBC/SFU 2010-2011: Frontiers of Modern Physics

Frontiers of Modern Physics – Saturday Morning Lecture Series

TRIUMF, UBC and SFU are proud to present the 2010-2011 Saturday Morning Lecture Series on the Frontiers of Modern Physics. the lectures will be at a level appropriate for high school students and members of the general public.

Lectures start at 10:00am, in the TRIUMF auditorium on the UBC Campus. Parking is available. Lectures are free.

February 19th, 2011 @ TRIUMF, February 26th, 2011 @ SFU (10:00am in Saywell Hall 10041):
1. Using Exotic Atoms to Explore Chemistry in a Pressure Cooker (Paul Pervical, SFU)
2. Pulsars, Precise Probes of the Universe (Ingrid Stairs, UBC)

March 12th, 2011 @ TRIUMF:
1. Ultracold Neutrons (Larry Lee, TRIUMF)
2. The Skin Barrier (Jennifer Thewalt, SFU)

April 16th, 2011 @ TRIUMF:
1. A Bomb in a Room – the Weird World of Quantum Mechanics (Patrick Walden, TRIUMF)
2. What Happened to the Antimatter? (Janis McKenna, UBC)

For more information and directions, please visit: http://www.triumf.info/public/students/lectures.php

UBC Physics & Astronomy Presents: Metro Vancouver Physics Circle

The UBC Department of Physics & Astronomy is pleased to present the “Metro Vancouver Physics Circle”

This free program provides a unique opportunity for high school students to receive training and preparation for physics competitions and to become aware of the exhilarating world of physics!

The Circle will consist of weekly two-hour sessions (every Thursday starting at 5pm) that runs from January to March.

At the beginning of each meeting, students will be given a lecture pertaining to an interesting physics topic. During the rest of the meeting, students will work in groups and with UBC students to solve interesting and rewardingly challenging physics problems.

This program is run by undergraduate physics students who were actively involved in physics competitions during their high school years – hence this is a GREAT opportunity for high school students to make connections with and receive guidance from UBC physics students with similar interests.

As one of the purposes of the Circle is to encourage students to pursue an interest in physics competitions, numerous awards and prizes will be given out to students throughout the duration of the Circle. Pizza and refreshments will also be provided for all participants of the Circle.

Interested? Please contact Ali Majd <aliali@live.com> for more info!

33rd Annual UBC Physics Olympics

University of British Columbia

Saturday, March 12th, 2011

Teams of physics students from all over BC will meet at UBC for an all day fun PHYSICS competition – 1 team/school. Teams arrive by plane, ferry, bus and car.

A team will generally consist of five members. Smaller and large teams are welcome, but only FIVE (or fewer) members of a team will participate in a given event, each wearing the team name tag.
We plan to have six events this year, one or two of which will involve prebuilt structures.
Each participating school is asked to complete the enclosed entry form and return it, along with the $30.00 registration fee. Deadline for entries is February 15th, 2011.

For more information, please visit: http://www.phas.ubc.ca/physoly/
The Rule Book will also be posted on the website.

*NOTE: THE EVENT IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 72 TEAMS WHO REGISTER*

 

Year of Science

If you haven’t already heard, students can Win Big<http://yearofsciencebc.ca/science-is-exciting/contest/>by sharing their great ideas for cool science experiments, inventions or innovative methods for a chance to win a $25,000 scholarship.

Below are also some opportunities that are available during the month of December and January:

December 8th: Bulkley Valley Research Centre Seminar Series, Smithers
http://www.bvcentre.ca/events/seminars

December 10th: Fisheries Seminar Series, UBC Vancouver
http://www.fisheries.ubc.ca/events/seminars/Fish500Seminars2010

December 11th: Interactive Math and Science Fair, Vancouver Aquarium
www.vanaqua.org

December 12th: UBC’s 7th Annual Faraday Science Show for Children & Adults, UBC Vancouver
http://outreach.phas.ubc.ca/faraday/faraday.php

December 22nd: Bulkley Valley Research Centre Seminar Series, Smithers
http://www.bvcentre.ca/events/seminars

January 5th: Bulkley Valley Research Centre Seminar Series, Smithers
http://www.bvcentre.ca/events/seminars

January 12th: Science Challenge, Province-Wide
www.yearofscience.bc.ca

January 19th: Bulkley Valley Research Centre Seminar Series, Smithers
http://www.bvcentre.ca/events/seminars

Saturday Morning Lecture Series, UBC Triumf
http://www.triumf.info/public/students/lectures.php
http://www.triumf.info/public/students/lectures.php for registration, directions, and more information

January 29th: Public Lecture Series in Science – Comox Valley – Western and Traditional Ecological Knowledge, Courtenay
http://www.nic.bc.ca/about_us/events_notices.aspx

UBC Physics and Astronomy Presents: WOW – Welcome Orientation for Women Event

The University of British Columbia’s Department of Physics and Astronomy will be hosting an orientation event for women interested in learning about our undergraduate programs in physics, astronomy, engineering physics, biophysics and combined physics+education. We would like to invite female high school juniors and seniors who have shown curiosity in their science classes to attend this event. We think it is useful to familiarize students with our department and degrees before they register for first year courses.

Date: Wednesday January 11, 2011
Time: 10am – 4:30pm (free lunch included)
Location: primarily Michael Smith Labs Theatre (2185 East Mall), UBC
Much more information and registration (deadline Dec. 18) is available
at: http://www.phas.ubc.ca/~wow

If you are interested, please talk to Mr. Florio about this opportunity!

UBC Physics and Astronomy Presents: Show Me the Light! – The Physics of Light and Colour”

UBC 7th Annual Faraday Science Show for Children and Adults
Sunday, December 12th 2010, 2:00-3:30 pm
Hebb Theatre: 2045 East Mall (UBC Campus)

Physics of Light and Colour

Explore the physics of light and color, and discover interesting things we can do with them

Faraday Show is the Outreach Program’s annual science lecture, designed for children, and presented by UBC faculty members and students. This year, we will explore the subject of “light” –Learn how optical illusions work and how we can create lights of different colours, compare lights in reality and in computer games, and find out which type of Christmas light decorations consumes the least amount of energy. Figure out how to use light to generate electricity and check out interesting innovations by faculty members and students. This show is for children of ALL AGES, and even adults who are young at heart!

WHEN: 2-3:30pm on Sunday, December 12, 2010

COST: FREE! But bring non-perishable food items to support the Greater Vancouver Food Bank!

WHERE: UBC HebbTheatre (2045 East Mall on UBC campus)
-To download/print a map, visit: http://www.maps.ubc.ca
-For parking information, visit: http://www.parking.ubc.ca/visitor.html

(The North Parkade is the closest parking to Hebb Theatre)

StemCellTalks – Vancouver

We are currently looking for top Grade 11/12 students from around the city to participate in a one-day symposium on Friday, December 3rd, 2010 at the Michael Smith Labs at the University of British Colombia. They will have the opportunity to interact with leading experts in the field of stem cell biology and ethics. We are looking for students who are:

• Ready to learn and engage in discussion
• Interested in biology & biotechnology
• Inquisitive & self-motivated to learn
• Willing to participate in collaborative discussion during breakout sessions
• Willing to share their learning experience with their school/community

 

Is this you? Please speak with Mr. Florio for more information!

The ONLINE APPLICATION FORM can be found at the following link: APPLICATION
All applications must be submitted by Friday, November 5th 2010 We recommend drafting your answers in a separate word processing application and copying and pasting onto the application form (to avoid loosing your answers on the web form)

For more information, please visit:

http://stemcelltalks.ubclts.com/index.html

Weston Youth Innovation Award

Are you between 14 and 18? Did you come up with a great new idea for using science and tech to tackle a problem facing out planet? Did you put that idea into action? Then check out our website for more info on how to enter:

http://www.ontariosciencecentre.ca/innovationaward

ENTER BY FEBRUARY 14th, 2011!

2011 Gene Researcher for a Week Program

The Canadian Gene Cure Foundation is pleased to announce that applications will be accepted for the 2011 Gene Researcher for a Week Program November 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010. 

Funded in part by the Canadian Institute Health Research, Institute of Genetics, the NSERC (Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada) and Merck the Foundation selects motivated and ambitious students in grades 11 and 12 who have an innate curiosity for science, human genetics, and human genetics research. This year we will accept up to 35 students into the program Canada-wide.

The program offers high school students:

• The opportunity for a hands-on learning experience in the field of human genetic research.
• The opportunity to spend the week of spring break in one of Canada’s top genetic research laboratories
• The opportunity develop a network of high potential peers
• The unique opportunity to learn about the many exciting career paths in science and genetics.



Applications will be posted at http://www.genecure.ca/en/programs/gene-researcher-for-a-week/student-application on November 1, 2010

More information is also available on the website http://www.genecure.ca/en/programs/gene-researcher-for-a-week/program-description or you may contact us directly at info@genecure.ca or phone 250.213.8056.

BC Hydro Power Smart’s Invent the Future Contest

BC HYDRO HAS AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS!

BC Hydro Power Smart’s Invent the Future Contest is an online contest designed for youth between the ages of 16 and 24. Entrants (BC residents) are asked to submit an essay, short video, or song that describes a way to conserve energy. This could also be the creation of a sustainable product of lifestyle change.

Winners – as determined by a panel of judges – will receive one of size grand prizes of $2,000 cash, plus an all expenses paid week at the Gulf Island Film and Television School:

Video Category: age groups 16 to 18 and 19 to 24 years.
Essay category: age groups 16 to 18 and 19 to 24 years.
Song category: age groups 16 to 18 and 19 to 24 years.

This is an ideal platform for youth to get involved and create their own sustainability message!

The contest begins on OCTOBER 1st and closes DECEMBER 5th.

For contest details, please visit:
http://www.inventthefuture.ca