Nihil Arora
(McDonald Institute)
06/08/2025, 10:30
Mr
Edward Thomas
(Queen's University (Arthur B. McDonald Canadian Astroparticle Physics Research Institute))
06/08/2025, 10:50
Zachary Kenny
(McDonald Institute / Queen's University)
06/08/2025, 11:10
Mr
Edward Thomas
(Queen's University (Arthur B. McDonald Canadian Astroparticle Physics Research Institute))
06/08/2025, 15:00
Darren Grant
(Simon Fraser University),
Edward Thomas
(McDonald Institute),
Jean-François Doulet
(Ambassade de France au Canada),
Marc-André Hawkes
(Global Affairs Canada)
06/08/2025, 15:40
In the wake of recent disruptions in global politics, “Science Diplomacy” is making a comeback as a statement of serious intent among politicians, scientists, and their advisors. This panel develops both the frameworks, incentives, and the stakes for thinking about astroparticle physics as a long-term contributor to Canada's diplomatic profile.
Alexandra Pedersen
(McDonald Institute),
Eddy Ng
(Queen's University), Mr
Edward Thomas
(Queen's University (Arthur B. McDonald Canadian Astroparticle Physics Research Institute)),
Erica Caden
(SNOLAB)
07/08/2025, 15:20
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion initiatives in research are facing a major backlash in the same countries that recently championed EDI/DEI. While sociological and organizational research tells us that a diminution of diversity and inclusion will ultimately reduce the effectiveness and impact of our multi-decade-duration collaborations, we find ourselves in an international environment of...
