About the award
Up to three awards valued at $2,500 each will be given annually to current graduate students at the Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) at University of Waterloo who have shown an outstanding commitment to scientific outreach and community engagement.
The award recognizes students who are dedicated to promoting public awareness of quantum information research, general science and IQC in industry or the scientific and local communities. It celebrates students who have engaged the community to provide educational experiences that embody a culture of continuous learning and promote interest in scientific research.
This award was created to celebrate David Johnston’s vital contributions to the Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) at the University of Waterloo, his passion for leadership and his enthusiasm for continuous learning, innovation and achievement. David Johnston was President from 1999 to 2010.
Apply for the award
Applications for the 2024 IQC David Johnston Award for Scientific Outreach are now open. The deadline to apply is Friday March 8, 2024. Please contact John Donohue for more information or questions.
Eligibility & Selection
The following criteria will be considered for successful candidate selection:
- Full-time current graduate students at the Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) at University of Waterloo
- Selection to be based on an illustrated outstanding commitment to scientific outreach and community engagement through volunteerism
- Selection will recognize students who are dedicated to promoting public awareness of quantum information research, general science and IQC in industry or the scientific and local communities
- Selection will celebrate students who have engaged the community to provide educational experiences that embody a culture of continuous learning and promote interest in scientific research
- This Award is intended to be in addition to any Research or Teaching Assistantship support from the department or a supervising Faculty Member
- This Award can be held simultaneously with other graduate awards (subject to the requirements of other scholarships/awards)
The award will be administered in accordance with University of Waterloo policies and practices (and the external scholarship programs as applicable) as amended from time to time.