2025 Canadian Astroparticle Physics Community Meeting

Canada/Eastern
2228 Richcraft Hall, Carleton University

2228 Richcraft Hall, Carleton University

Anthony Noble (Queen's University)
Description

REGISTRATION FOR IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE CLOSES AT 12 P.M. ON JULY 22!
The Arthur B. McDonald Canadian Astroparticle Physics Research Institute is delighted to invite you to the National Meeting at Carleton University from August 6-8. This event is open to all members of the Canadian astroparticle physics research community.
 

 

The meeting will follow a special one-day HQP workshop on Aug. 5,

Edward Thomas
Participants
    • HQP Workshops: Career Development Opening Session Richcraft Hall, 2nd Floor Atrium

      Richcraft Hall, 2nd Floor Atrium

    • 10:10
      Break
    • HQP Workshops: CJP - Publishing (From the Publisher's Perspective) Richcraft Hall, 2nd Floor Atrium

      Richcraft Hall, 2nd Floor Atrium

      Richcraft Hall 2nd Floor Atrium
      Conveners: Edward Thomas, Rachel Pietersma
    • 12:00
      Lunch
    • HQP Workshops: Alumni Panel - Post-Academic Careers Panel Richcraft Hall, 2nd Floor Atrium

      Richcraft Hall, 2nd Floor Atrium

      Richcraft Hall, 2nd Floor Atrium
      Conveners: Alan DeKok (InkBridge Networks), Colin Lewis (TELUS), David Waller (CanmetENERGY), Zac Kenny (McDonald Institute)
    • 14:15
      Break
    • HQP Workshops: Alumni Entrepreneurship Pathways Panel Richcraft Hall, 2nd Floor Atrium

      Richcraft Hall, 2nd Floor Atrium

      Richcraft Hall, 2nd Floor Atrium
      Conveners: Alan DeKok (InkBridge Networks), Edward Thomas (Queen's University), Laura Suen (Fire and Steel)
    • 15:35
      Break
    • HQP Workshops: Alumni Networking Breakout Roundtables Richcraft Hall, 2nd Floor Atrium

      Richcraft Hall, 2nd Floor Atrium

    • Social: HQP Social at Craft Beer Market 975 Bank Street, Ottawa, ON

      975 Bank Street, Ottawa, ON

    • 08:30
      Registration and Breakfast Richcraft Hall, 2nd Floor Atrium

      Richcraft Hall, 2nd Floor Atrium

    • 1
      McDonald Institute Future Directions
      Speaker: Tony Noble
    • 2
      Future Engineering Support
      Speaker: Koby Dering
    • 10:00
      Break Richcraft Hall, 2nd Floor Atrium

      Richcraft Hall, 2nd Floor Atrium

    • McDonald Institute Updates
    • 12:00
      Lunch Richcraft Hall, 2nd Floor Atrium

      Richcraft Hall, 2nd Floor Atrium

    • Labs and the Future
    • 15:20
      Break Richcraft Hall, 2nd Floor Atrium

      Richcraft Hall, 2nd Floor Atrium

    • 11
      PANEL: Science, Diplomacy, and International Collaborations

      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.

      Speakers: Darren Grant (Simon Fraser University), Edward Thomas (McDonald Institute), Jean-François Doulet (Ambassade de France au Canada), Marc-André Hawkes (Global Affairs Canada)
    • 12
      PANEL: Neutrinoless Double Beta Decay
    • Social: Cocktail Reception Richcraft Hall 2nd Floor Atrium

      Richcraft Hall 2nd Floor Atrium

    • 08:30
      Registration and Breakfast Richcraft Hall, 2nd Floor Atrium

      Richcraft Hall, 2nd Floor Atrium

    • High Energy Experiments
    • 10:20
      Break Richcraft Hall, 2nd Floor Atrium

      Richcraft Hall, 2nd Floor Atrium

    • Noble Elements
    • 12:20
      Lunch Richcraft Hall, 2nd Floor Atrium

      Richcraft Hall, 2nd Floor Atrium

    • Neutral Particles
      • 19
        SNO+
        Speaker: James Page (Queen's University)
      • 20
        nEXO
        Speaker: Erica Caden (SNOLAB)
      • 21
        MI Program Coordinator
        Speaker: Rudo Mudzi (McDonald Institute)
      • 22
        MI EDII Successes
        Speaker: Alexandra Pedersen (McDonald Institute)
    • 14:50
      Break Richcraft Hall, 2nd Floor Atrium

      Richcraft Hall, 2nd Floor Atrium

    • 23
      PANEL: EDII and New Challenges

      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 markedly divergent attitudes and approaches to the idea of equitable, diverse, and inclusive research communities. What are our options for moving forward?

      Speakers: 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)
    • Social: Transport to Science and Technology Museum
    • Social: Science and Technology Museum Cocktails and Dinner Canada Science and Technology Museum

      Canada Science and Technology Museum

      1867 St. Laurent Blvd, Ottawa