Waves and Modern Physics

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Tyler Morhart (video)

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Scientist, Beamline Responsible - SyLMAND

I am responsible for the SyLMAND beamline at the Canadian Light Source synchrotron facility.
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Tyler Morhart (he/him)

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Scientist, Beamline Responsible - SyLMAND

I’m a staff scientist at the Canadian Light Source synchrotron facility. I am responsible for the SyLMAND beamline.
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Chris Murray

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Associate Professor (Physics)

I teach undergraduate physics and conduct research in biopolymers and environmental technology.
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Natasha Holmes

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Associate Professor (Physics)

I study how people learn physics and how to structure physics courses to improve student learning.
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Genevieve Ellis (she/her)

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Journey Person Boilermaker & Welding Supervisor

I oversee a group of welders and direct the work they do.
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Julie Hlavacek-Larrondo (she/her)

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Astrophysicist and Associate professor

I study black holes, which I think are the most fascinating objects in the Universe!
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Gopolang Mohlabeng (he/him)

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Assistant Professor of Theoretical Particle Physics

I do research on the smallest building blocks of life and how they affect our entire universe.
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Brittany Tyler (she/her)

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Nuclear Non-Proliferation Officer

I negotiate and implement Canada's nuclear non-proliferation import and export policy.
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How could you build a refracting telescope using water as the lenses?

Hands-on Activities

Build your own refracting telescope using glasses of water as the lenses.

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Katie Mack (she/her)

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Hawking Chair in Cosmology and Science Communication

I study of the fundamental physics of the universe.
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Let's Talk Space Exploration Resources

Backgrounders

Discover a set of resources to develop background knowledge on the topic of space exploration.

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Monitoring the Ocean with Radar

Backgrounders

Learn about how a special type of radar helps monitor and protect Canada’s oceans.

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Making Waves with Radar

Backgrounders

Learn about how the radar works, the history and its many real life applications.

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Strange Shapes in the Sky: Stealth and Flying Wings

Backgrounders

Learn about how and why engineers designed and built some very unique aircraft.

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Kris Poduska

Kris Poduska (she/her)

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Physics Professor

As a professor of physics, I train students how to use science to solve problems.
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