Inside Fall 2024
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Chair's Message
Professor Brian McNamara shares some final thoughts during his last term as Department Chair.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Category: Feature Meet our Students
