Modern Physics

Tyler Mohard wearing lab coat and hair net as he works in the SyLMAND lab

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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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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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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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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Waves and particles

Introduction to Quantum Mechanics

STEM Explained

Learn what quantum mechanics is, the history of its development and the ways we use it today.

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Exploring Canada’s Particle Accelerators

STEM Explained

Particle accelerators have amazing applications - from growing food to making airplanes safe.

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Why Care About the Higgs Boson?

STEM Explained

Physicists are a bit like chefs, except they’re trying to figure out the recipe for the universe.

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Melissa Valdez at CERN

Antimatter and Why It Matters to Me

STEM Explained

Melissa Valdez talks about her exciting work on antimatter at CERN when she was a graduate student at York University.

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Rohan Nuttall | Étudiant, Université de la Colombie-Britannique

Rohan Nuttall

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Student

Rohan Nuttal is a Student at the University of British Columbia.
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