Physics & Astronomy Division

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About

The Physics Division was established at the inaugural meeting of Science Atlantic in 1962. Members immediately developed an outline for a core undergraduate physics program to be common across the region, with aspects of its recommendations subsequently implemented throughout Atlantic Canada. 

In the mid 90’s ‘Astronomy’ was added to the division’s name to reflect the steadily growing interest in the sub-field.

One of the division’s major functions is organizing an annual student conference. AUPAC (Atlantic Undergraduate Physics & Astronomy Conference) has been held with great success each year since 1982. The division is also organizes lecture tours throughout the Atlantic provinces. You can find links to this year’s AUPAC and upcoming lectures, as well as past conference proceedings and tours, on these pages.

AUPAC

Save the date! The annual Atlantic Undergraduate Physics and Astronomy Conference (AUPAC) is happening January 31 to February 2, 2025.

AUPAC 2025 will be hosted by Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John’s, at the Bruneau Centre for Research and Innovation.

Registration is open now until Jan. 15, 2025.

Presentation submissions are being accepted now and the deadline is Jan. 15, 2025.

Keynote Speakers:

 

For more information on the event, keynote speakers, and student presentations, visit the AUPAC 2025 website.

“The Atlantic Undergraduate Physics and Astronomy Conference (AUPAC) is an annual gathering that brings together undergraduate students, faculty, and researchers from across Atlantic Canada.”

Awards

2013 Atlantic Universities Undergraduate Physics & Astronomy Conference Winners

Thanks to the support of our generous conference sponsors, each year AUPAC recognizes the achievements of some of Atlantic Canada’s top undergraduate and graduate physics and astronomy students through a variety of awards.

News and Events

2021-2022 Yearbook Out Now

Every year, Science Atlantic publishes a digital Yearbook celebrating and documenting the Student Award Winners from the previous conference season.  Our 2021-2022 Yearbook is now available for viewing and download. Further details of conferences, presentations, and abstracts can be found

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2022-2023 Conference Season

We’re happy to announce a plan to return to in-person events for the 2022-23 conference year.  Here are confirmed locations and dates: Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science (MSCS)  October 14 to 15, 2022 Mount Allison University MSCS2022 website Atlantic Universities

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AUPAC 2022: Website Live, Registration Open

AUPAC is being hosted virtually by Université de Moncton from February 4th to 6th. Registration is now closed! The Atlantic Undergraduate Physics and Astronomy Conference (AUPAC) is the largest of its kind in the maritime region. It’s an amazing opportunity for undergraduate students to

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3 Days at AUPAC 2021

The Atlantic Undergraduate Physics and Astronomy Conference (AUPAC) took place last weekend, Feb. 5-7. Over 100 attendees participated in three days of student presentations, keynote speakers, panel discussions, and networking opportunities.  Thank you to Dalhousie University, the conference organizers, and

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SA-CAP Physics Speaker Tour

Presenter speaking at a Science Atlantic's Speaker Tour

The Science Atlantic and Canadian Association of Physicists (CAP) Physics Speaker Tour brings experts in the field right to the doorsteps of undergraduate students in Atlantic Canada.

Due to COVID-19, the 2020 tour has been postponed.
For more information, please contact the Tour Coordinator .

Division

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Dvision Chair

David Hornidge
Mount Allison University

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Sponsors