Session 01

What's New in Physics? Biggest Breakthroughs in Physics Today

Note: this is a Double Session. If you choose this session for Breakout A,
you must choose session 06 for Breakout B at 1:45.

Join us as we explore the biggest scientific discoveries this year. Topics from the subatomic world to astronomy, and everything in between. We will share the latest cutting-edge breakthroughs in our understanding of the cosmos.

Biography

Kelly Foyle
Kelly received her doctorate from the University of Heidelberg in Germany while working at the Max-Planck Institute for Astronomy. She completed a post-doctoral fellowship at McMaster University researching galaxies in the nearby Universe. She loves learning and sharing her passion for science.

Kevin Donkers
Kevin, a lead physics teacher in Waterloo Region, has been instrumental in the production and delivery of many of Perimeter's educational products and programs. Kevin has shared Perimeter's Go Physics program across Canada and works with students from around the world at Perimeter's ISSYP each summer. Kevin is currently sharing his expertise on behalf of Perimeter full-time while on a year leave from a teaching position at Preston High School in Cambridge, Ontario where he coached football, rugby, and basketball.