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57th Canadian Undergraduate Physics Conference Registration NOW OPEN The Canadian Undergraduate Physics Conference (CUPC) is an annual conference for Canadian Physics students organized by Canadian physics students from a different university each year. Physics students from across Canada will virtually meet to attend keynote lectures, panels and workshops. Students will also have the chance to share their own research with others, and learn about graduate and industry options available after their undergraduate degree.As per Canadian public health and safety guidelines, the conference this year will be held virtually from November 4th-7th, 2021 via zoom. For more details on all our events and to RSVP for our pre-conference events, please visit our website. Lake and Link Join us in kicking off the new semester with games at Mill Lake August 30th at 5pm! We will have volleyball and spikeball but feel free to bring any other outdoor games đ Register on myCampusLife! Happy Retirement to Tim Cooper and Norm Taylor Happy retirement Tim and Norm! Weâre so thankful for all that you both have done for @goufv Physics and Engineering Physics đTim, weâll never forget your humour and wit. Learning mechanics from you was a treat! Norm, thank you for teaching us all about astronomy đđ and for being the best lab instructor đ„Œ. We will miss you both and we hope you two can come back as sessional instructors. We wish you a happy and peaceful retirement. From UFV Physics đđđȘ Student Success: Emily Congratulations to past PSA President, Emily, on her research! UFV featured her on their website recently. Check out the article here.Congratulations again to Emily! She plans to go to graduate school and study nuclear power to build new tech! Student Survey Exams are over, summer is starting, and another academic year has come to a close! You made it through another year and your first (and hopefully last!) year of online learning. Congratulations!Weâd like to begin by welcoming next yearâs executive team. Please welcome back Annabelle Czihaly as President and Halen Davies as Vice President of Academic Affairs. Please welcome Catherine Laflamme as the Vice President of Social Affairs, Madisyn Taylor as Secretary, and last but not least, Jose Toffoli as Treasurer. Weâre all so excited for next year and weâve already started planning! Thatâs where we need some of your helpâŠÂ We at the PSA wanted to check-in with you and ask for some feedback so we can serve you better next year. Please fill out our survey to give us some feedback on what youâd like to see from us next year.We hope you all have a wonderful summer!Sincerely, Your 2020-2021 PSA TeamAnnabelle Czihaly, Halen Davies, Kaitlyn Collantes, Garrett Paddon UFV PSA MAY THE FORCE May the FORCE be with you all on this May the Fourth! UFV PSA Presents: Tim Stephenson Guest lecture by Tim on the fascinating history of astronomy! UFV PSA 2021-2022 Executive Elections Want to be on our team? From March 1 to March 21, nominate yourself or someone great to join our executive team! More information will be released along with a nomination package on March 1! Elections will be held via mycampuslife in April (dates TBA). CAP 2021 Undergraduate Lecture Series When: Every Monday until March 20, 2021 Guest Lecture: The Galactic Gal! What: Guest lecture by Camille, aerospace engineer and business development with Lockheed and Martin. EGBC Information and Networking Event What: EGBC Information and Networking Event 4 Days of Giveaways What: 4 Days of Giveaways Silicon Quantum Technology Guest Lecture by Camillie Chartrand What: Silicon Quantum Technology Guest Lecture by Camillie Chartrand Climate Change Guest Lecture by Dr. Tim Cooper What: Climate Change Guest Lecture by Dr. Tim Cooper Quarks, Leptons, and the Z in Between: A Particle Physics Guest Lecture by Etienne Dreyer What: Quarks, Leptons, and the Z in Between: A Particle Physics Guest Lecture by Etienne Dreyer PSA AGM What: PSA AGM Breathing Phantom Presentation with Brandon Vangederen Date and Time: Jan 17, 2020 from 4:00-5:30 pm in A353 on the Abbotsford Campus of UFV. Corn Maze 2019! Date and Time: October 16, 2019 at 5:30 pm - 8:00pm PSA Fall 2019 General Meeting Date and Time: Sept 24, 2019 at 2:30 pm in A353 on the Abbotsford Campus of UFV. Cohost talk - Rally for Rail Date and Time: June 25, 2019 from 7:00-9:00 pm in B101 on the Abbotsford Campus of UFV. Women In Physics Canada EGBC and Networking Event Event Name: EGBC and Networking Event Pi Day Fundraiser General Fusion Tour Event Name: General Fusion Tour Brain Imaging Event Name: Brain Imaging Games Night at the Boardwalk Cafe By popular request we are having yet another PSA boardwalk event! So get your dice, get your meeple, and play cool games with even cooler people. Games and Study Day Event Name: Games and âStudyâ Day Outside-the-Quark-Model Hadrons from QCD Sum-Rules Event Name: Outside-the-Quark-Model Hadrons from QCD Sum-Rules Academic Olympics Event Name: Academic Olympics AGM and BBQ Event Name: AGM and BBQ Games and Study Day Event Name: Games and âStudyâ Day CAP Lecture: Soft Condensed Matter Event Name: CAP Lecture 4D Labs Tour V2 Event Name: 4D Labs Tour Bad High School Movie Night Event Name: Bad High School Movie Night Nerf On UFV Turf Games and Study Day Event Name: Games and Study âDayâ 4D Labs Tour Event Name: 4D Labs Tour Quantum Computing Lecture Event Name: Quantum Computing Lecture Jaymie Matthews Lecture Event Name: Jaymie Matthews Lecture Info session on SFU graduate studies program Event Name: Info session on SFU graduate studies programâ AGM: Fall 2017 Event Name: AGM: Fall 2017 Big Bang Event Name: The UFV Big Bang Networking Event Name: UFV Science Networking Event Dark Matter - RE-RESCHEDULED What is dark matter? Nobody knows, but Dr. Terry Pilkington is trying to find out. D-Wave Quantum Computing Tour Round 2 D-Wave is the recognized leader in the development, fabrication, and integration of superconducting quantum computers. Leadership How do you lead your peers when you donât have authority over them? Ethics in Engineering Talk If you suspected that your employer was engaging in illegal practices, what would you do? STEM Spotlight Awards Want to make win some money for having a great idea? Teaching Physics You donât know it if you canât teach it. Games/Study Night The PSA is hosting a games/study night to prepare you for midterms BioPhysics Biophysics is a lucrative field of physics with many interesting applications. Possible Worlds The UFV Theatre Department is putting on a play featuring an interpretation of Quantum Mechanics Corn Maze Go with other Physics Students to the Chilliwack Corn Maze! Scientific Communication Although technical skills are important, most employers hire co-op students based on their soft skills (such as leadership and communication), not their technical ability. Chadsey Lake Hike Want to go on a beautiful hike to relax and take your mind off of homework? After-School Teaching at CACS Want to make some money and build connections with your community? D-Wave Quantum Computing Tour D-Wave is the recognized leader in the development, fabrication, and integration of superconducting quantum computers. UFV Science Social Join your fellow students, faculty and staff at this social event! Dark Matter - RESCHEDULED What is dark matter? Nobody knows, but Dr. Terry Pilkington is trying to find out. Pick Your Courses Choose what upper-level courses are offered this fall! U-Join Interested in learning more about the PSA and other clubs and associations? Come visit our table at U-Join! ASIA Sumas: Rube Goldberg Machine One of the greatest pleasures we have at UFV is being able to connect with schools in the community around us. A great example of this is the year-long project just completed with the Abbotsford School for the Integrated Arts (ASIA).