General News
Graduate Studies Information Session on Wed November 18th from 5-6pm
Nov 18, 2020
This info session, led by Prof. James Fraser (Graduate Chair) and Prof. Steve Hughes, will help you better understand opportunities for graduate research in physics and engineering physics...
LGBTQ and STEM Day November 18th 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Nov 18, 2020
Tomorrow is LGBTQ+ in STEM international recognition day, sponsored by Pride in STEM. This day is quite relevant to our department, as it is symbolic of the 60th anniversary of American astronomer and gay activist Frank Kameny’s ...
Department of Physics Statement on #ShutdownSTEM Day of Action - June 10, 2020
Jun 09, 2020
In solidarity with the statements from the Queen’s Principal, the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, and the Canadian Association of Physicists, we at the Queen’s Department of Physics, Engineering Physics & Astronomy condemn anti-Black racism
Dr. Arthur McDonald involved with building ventilators
Apr 09, 2020
Professor Emeritus and Nobel Laureate Arthur McDonald leads a team of Canadian physicists in an international effort to design a ventilator to help in the treatment of COVID-19...
Science Rendezvous Kingston Outreach Event
Nov 05, 2019
Graduate student Ingrida Semenec (centre) tests out the van de Graaf generator
Visitor Centre for the McDonald Institute unveiled in Stirling Hall
May 11, 2018
Visitor Centre for the Arthur B. McDonald Astroparticle Physics Research Institute unveiled in Stirling Hall
Prof. James Fraser is inducted as a 2017 3M National Teaching Fellow
Feb 14, 2017
Professor Fraser is the 2015 recipient of the Chancellor A. Charles Baille Teaching Award for outstanding influence on the quality of student learning at Queen's University.
Prof. James Fraser receives the 2016 CAP Medal for Excellence in Teaching Undergraduate Physics!
Apr 21, 2016
Professor Fraser is the 2015 recipient of the Chancellor A. Charles Baille Teaching Award for outstanding influence on the quality of student learning at Queen's University.
Professor James Fraser wins Chancellor A. Charles Baillie Teaching Award
Sep 15, 2015
Professor Fraser is the 2015 recipient of the Chancellor A. Charles Baille Teaching Award for outstanding influence on the quality of student learning at Queen's University.