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Cambrdge University celebrated the finale to its 800th anniversary with a light show. This image, displayed on the face of King's College Chapel, was taken by Qin Hu, who did her PhD at Western. See the light show. Then see the original image. A description of the image can be found here. Photo courtesy of Sir Cam.
What's New
Quantum Workshops for high school teachers
Roberta Tevlin is organizing a series of workshops in Southern Ontario on
Quantum Physics, sponsored by the Perimeter Institute.
There is no cost for these workshops.
Patrick Whippey Receives AAPT Award
Patrick whippey has been awarded one of three Distinguished Service Citatations at the Winter meeing of the AAPT. He would like to thank the Executive for the nomination. The OAPT really is a very special group of people
STAO Conference 2009 was a great event
Glen Wagner won the
Amgen Award for Science Teaching Excellence for 2009
Timely Topics
Newsletter goes to Tunis.
comPADRE - Physics & Astronomy Digital Resource in Education
Take a look.
OAPT Listserve
Discussion Group
The main function of the group is to promote dialogue amongst teachers of physics at all
levels from junior science to graduate school.
You can post questions, news that would be of interest to the group, or any other suitable messages.
Current hot topic: "teaching physics with new curriculum."
To subscribe, send an email message to oapt-subscribe@yahoogroups.ca.
Major Programs
- Grade 11 High School Exam written by 3500 students in May.
- Conference in May for teachers.
- Quarterly Newsletter.
Mission
- to advance the teaching of physics in the secondary schools, colleges, and universities of Ontario.
- to promote a professional spirit and collegiality among the members of the Association.
Affiliation
The OAPT is affiliated with the AAPT
Non-Profit Status
OAPT is a registered charitable organization in Ontario, and is able to issue tax receipts for donations.
Conference 2010
University of Toronto
Department of Physics
April 29 - May 1 2010
Keynote Address
Tours
Hands on Workshops
