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A Year of Growth at the Physics Tutorial Centre: A Community Success Story

As we mark the first anniversary of the Physics Tutorial Centre, we reflect on the journey that has transformed a modest initiative into a cornerstone of academic success and community for students in the Department of Physics & Astronomy.

Chair's Message

Professor Brian McNamara shares some final thoughts during his last term as Department Chair.

A Year of Celebration for Dr. Rajibul Islam: Quantum Innovations, Teaching Excellence, and Philanthropic Efforts on a Global Scale

The Department of Physics & Astronomy is proud to congratulate Dr. Rajibul Islam on his election as Fellow of the American Physical Society (APS), a prestigious recognition reserved for those who make groundbreaking contributions to physics and science education. In addition to this prestigious recognition, Dr. Islam was awarded the Excellence in Science Teaching Award for his innovative and inspiring approach to teaching quantum mechanics and optics.

New Tales of Our Cosmic Origins

Exploring Competing Origin Stories with the Author of Battle of the Big Bang

The Entangler recently had the opportunity to talk with Niayesh Afshordi, author of the upcoming book Battle of the Big Bang, a compelling exploration of competing cosmological origin stories.

Kaylee Biggart: Researcher, Advocate, and Artist for Change

Kaylee Biggart is a third-year PhD student in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Waterloo and she is not your typical graduate student! Balancing innovative research in experimental condensed matter physics, leadership as the Chair of the Graduate Student Association’s Board of Directors (GSA), and a deep commitment to reclaiming her Indigenous heritage, Kaylee has crafted a life that reflects her unique blend of passions and identities.

Daniel Wang’s International Journey in Materials & Nanosciences

Meet Daniel Wang, a driven international student from Nanjing, China who is currently completing his third year of the Materials and Nanosciences (MNS) program at the University of Waterloo.

Local high school student receives the highest score in the world on SIN exam

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at UWaterloo hosts The Sir Isaac Newton (SIN) Exam every year and this year, Zander Li from Waterloo received the highest score in the world, beating out 3076 other students from around the globe. This year, over 1200 students outside of Canada participated in the exam from countries like Australia, India, China and Japan, making it a truly international competition.

CUPC 2024

For 60 years the Canadian Undergraduate Physics Conference (CUPC) has provided undergraduate students the opportunity to network and collaborate with their peers and industry professionals.

A Great Year for the MNS Society

The Materials and Nanosciences Society (MNS Soc) proudly represents undergraduate students in the Materials and Nanosciences program and summarizes an entire set of events over the past couple of terms.

Message from the Chair

I am thrilled to present you a packed edition of The Entangler. Read more about our students, our faculty/staff, our alumni, and our latest events and initiatives.