We recently held a retirement party for Chuck Hearn, who celebrated 40 years of service at Queen’s. Today we have additional celebrations!

Last week, the Government of Canada announced research funding through the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)’s largest and longest-standing program, the Discovery Grants. We are proud to share that several of our department members were successful in acquiring funds:

The Department would like to extend it’s congratulations and appreciation to Drs. Tony Noble and Aaron Vincent who were named as Champions for Mental Health.

Science Rendezvous Kingston returned to Slush Puppie Place on May 11th, 2024. The event was a huge success, with 5201 visitors interacting with 60 booths and 480 volunteers. Over 500 people came through the doors in the first 11 minutes and the crowds continued to the end.

In April 2024, the Department applied for the inaugural Advancing EDII Fund for Astroparticle Physics hosted by the The Arthur B. McDonald Canadian Astroparticle Physics Research Institute. We are delighted to announce that our application was funded and we were able to purchase menstrual products to supply Stirling Hall for years to come.

It is with great sadness that the Department of Physics, Engineering Physics & Astronomy announces the passing of Aubert Pereira. Mr. Pereira was with the department for over 20+ years. In the words of who knew and worked with him, he was a "real gentleman".

Aubert Pereira
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Updates

July 15, 2024

While the flight ended on June 3rd, the recovery crews reached the site only about a week ago due to the location's remoteness. Dr. Park's group met with Indigenous Peoples around Ellesmere Island in reflection of the HELIX's landing there. She and her team are demonstrating leadership in their field by asking some hard questions around research design, Indigenization, and respect for Indigenous Peoples in research.

June 12, 2024