2026 CAP Congress / Congrès de l'ACP 2026

Session

(DPE) T2-5 Outreach and Engagement | Sensibilisation et mobilisation (DEP)

T2-5

23 Jun 2026, 14:15

U. Ottawa - Learning Crossroads (CRX) Building

749. The Farm as a Solar Energy Power Plant

Christopher Murray (Lakehead University)

23/06/2026, 14:15

Physics Education / Enseignement de la physique (DPE-DEP)

Oral (Non-Student) / Orale (non-étudiant(e))

The concept of energy is one that many teachers struggle with. Because of its abstract nature, developing hands-on activities that address the idea of energy can be challenging. Additionally, the core concepts that energy is conserved and can be transformed means that basic ideas related to energy can and should be applied to systems in different scientific disciplines, which many teachers...

856. Muons in Classrooms; The BC MuSIC Project

Emily Filmer (TRIUMF (CA))

23/06/2026, 14:30

Physics Education / Enseignement de la physique (DPE-DEP)

Oral (Non-Student) / Orale (non-étudiant(e))

Particle physics is all around us! There are many ways we can detect particles, and one of main source of high energy particles come from outer space, in the form of cosmic rays. The Cosmic Watch, developed by Spencer Axani, is a cosmic muon detector small enough to hold in the palm of your hand. We are distributing these detectors to schools in Vancouver and greater BC to empower students...

1039. In Memoriam: David Harrison, a Pioneer in the Physics Teaching Stream

Jason Harlow (University of Toronto)

23/06/2026, 14:45

Invited Speaker / Conférencier(ère) invité(e)

David Harrison completed his Ph.D. in experimental high-energy physics at the University of Toronto in 1972 under James Prentice, then transitioned to Physics Education Research (PER) as a teaching-stream professor. He won many teaching awards throughout his career, including the Canadian Association of Physicists Medal for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching in 2012. David passed away at...