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*

 

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)

UBC Engineering Physics Info Event

You’re invited to join us for an informative, interactive afternoon of networking, lab tours, and a chance to find out what UBC Engineering Physics is all about. if you’re in high-school and curious about a program that combines the best from Engineering and Science, come out and visit our program!

Please register on-line at www.engphys.ubc.ca

Date and Time: Sunday November 7th, 2010 @ 12:30-3:30pm

Location: Michael Smith Laboratories, UBC
301-2185 East Mall
(Next to UBC Bookstore)

For more information:

Jon Nakane, Lab Director
jnakane@physics.ubc.ca
http://www.engphys.ubc.ca

EXPLORE ENGINEERING @ UBC: Engineering Open House Fair

Engineering Open House Fair

Saturday, Nov. 27, 2010
9am – 4pm

Your one-stop shop. Find out all about Engineering at UBC.  Cool demonstrations, fascinating lab tours, informative presentations. Talk to advisors, professors and current students about all your options. Learn how engineering can make a world of difference. Bring your friends and family to explore.

RSVP is not compulsory, but if you would like to win our grand prize (and get updated info), please fill in our RSVP here: http://www.surveyfeedback.ca/surveys/wsb.dll/s/1g8e2

2332 Main Mall, Fred Kaiser building, 1st floor Atrium, UBC Vancouver Campus

For more information: http://www.engineering.ubc.ca/connects

EXPLORE ENGINEERING @ UBC: Geering Up High School Conference

Geering Up High School Conference

Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010
10:30 am – 4 pm              

Learn about UBC engineering programs. Talk to current Engineering students. Participate in a mini-design project. Explore the campus through lab tours. Lunch will be provided to all registered participants. 

Registration deadline: Wednesday, Oct. 27
RSVP: sign up here http://www.surveyfeedback.ca/surveys/wsb.dll/s/1g8e5

2332 Main Mall, Fred Kaiser building, Room 2020/30, UBC Vancouver campus

For more information: http://www.engineering.ubc.ca/connects

EXPLORE ENGINEERING @ UBC: Want to Change the World?

Monday, Oct. 25, 2010
4pm – 5pm

Come learn about an exciting community service learning initiative that is enabling UBC Mechanical Engineering students to do just that! Meet the Dean of Applied Science T. Aboulnasr, Mechanical Engineering Professor Elizabeth Croft (who builds cool rehabilitation robots), and junior and senior Mechanical Engineering students who will share their incredible experiences. Family and friends are welcome. Refreshments will be served.

RSVP to: Alaya Boisvert at alaya.boisvert@ubc.ca

6250 Applied Science Lane, Rm 1202, Civil & Mechanical Building (CEME), UBC Vancouver Campus

For more information: http://www.engineering.ubc.ca/connects