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  • BCAPT KPU: A Conference and Workshops for Secondary Science Teachers

    For the detailed flyer click here: February 26 PD Flyer LOCATION: Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Surrey Campus 12666 72 Ave, Surrey, BC V3W 2M8 Website: https://www.kpu.ca/ Please register by February 13th, 2026 and pay using the options below. Click here to register: link Fee Options Practicing Teacher $80.00 CAD Student Teacher in PDP program $40.00 CAD […] Read More

  • UBC 2026 Winter Science Slam Invitation

    Posted on behalf of Kirsty Dickson, UBC Department of Physics and Astronomy Outreach Office: DEAR BCAPT community, The Department of Physics & Astronomy outreach office is pleased to announce our Winter 2026 Science Slam, happening on Wednesday, February 11th, 2026. This event showcases undergraduate student presenters (or “slammers”) as they explain a science concept, law […] Read More

  • Happy Holidays from BC Association of Physics Teachers!

    Holiday Superposition From free-body diagrams to waves in a string,From late-night labs to that aha! thing,Teachers and students—entangled just right—Keep BC physics brilliantly bright. May your holidays cancel all stress to zero,Your coffee stay strong, your demos stay hero,And in the New Year, may curiosity persist—Because physics, like joy, cannot be dismissed. PS: And if […] Read More

  • L.V. Rogers Students visit UBC Department of Physics and Astronomy

    By Kirsty Dickson, MLIS, Communications and Outreach Coordinator, UBC Department of Physics and Astronomy UBC Physics & Astronomy Department Outreach hosted a very jolly group of physics 12 and AP Physics levels 1 & 2 students from L.V. Rogers Secondary School in Nelson, BC, on Friday November 14th. Students spent 1 hour with PHAS ATLAS […] Read More

  • Master’s in Education in Science Education

    Dear Science Teachers: On Thursday, November 13, 2025, 4:30 pm PST we will be holding an online orientation for our 5th MED in Science Education fully online cohort. I thought you or your colleagues at school might find it interesting. It is our fifth time to offer it. It is a very timely cohort, as […] Read More

  • BCAPT TRIUMF Pro-D Day October 24, 2025

    TRIUMF @ BCAPT are pleased to announce “Physics Breakthroughs” Pro-D Day Come and be inspired by award-winning physics researchers and educators while networking with colleagues, sharing practical resources, and learning about physics at the frontier of research and education. A Conference and Workshops for Secondary Science Teachers  DATE: Provincial Pro-D Day, Friday October 24th, 2025 […] Read More

  • Happy New Academic Year to BC Physics Community

    We hope that over the summer months you and your loved ones had time to recharge by enjoying the breathtaking beauty of British Columbia—whether hiking along coastal trails, exploring mountain peaks, or simply pausing to marvel at the natural wonders around us. As we return to our classrooms, the challenges and opportunities of teaching physics […] Read More

  • Addesen Cheyne – Pearson Prize 2025 Co-Recipient

    Each year the BCAPT awards a $250 prize in honour of John Pearson to an extremely promising student in physics or engineering physics. Additionally. the ideal nominee will participate in back country, wilderness and/or mountaineering activities. John Pearson was a highly respected physics and engineering professor at Kwantlen University College, and a member of the executive […] Read More

  • Elliot Athanasopoulos – Pearson Prize 2025 Co-Recipient

    Each year the BCAPT awards a $250 prize in honour of John Pearson to an extremely promising student in physics or engineering physics. Additionally. the ideal nominee will participate in back country, wilderness and/or mountaineering activities. John Pearson was a highly respected physics and engineering professor at Kwantlen University College, and a member of the executive […] Read More

  • Congratulations to Mrs. Nina Moore – 2025 Gordon Gore Prize Recipient

    BCAPT would like to congratulate Mrs. Nina Moore – a science teacher from Waldorf Elementary School in Whistler, BC who was awarded 2025 Gordon Gore  Prize for excellence in science teaching. Mrs. Moore is an inspiration elementary teacher who artfully combines science and art, inspiring her students and making an everlasting impact on them. She […] Read More

BCAPT KPU: A Conference and Workshops for Secondary Science Teachers

For the detailed flyer click here: February 26 PD Flyer LOCATION: Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Surrey Campus 12666 72 Ave, Surrey, BC V3W 2M8 Website: https://www.kpu.ca/ Please register by February 13th, 2026 and pay using the options below. Click here to register: link Fee Options Practicing Teacher $80.00 CAD Student Teacher in PDP program $40.00 CAD […]
This entry was posted in Canadian Science, Educational Technology, Front Page, Physics Outreach, Pro-D, Scientific discoveries, Uncategorized on January 21, 2026 @2:49 pm.

UBC 2026 Winter Science Slam Invitation

Posted on behalf of Kirsty Dickson, UBC Department of Physics and Astronomy Outreach Office: DEAR BCAPT community, The Department of Physics & Astronomy outreach office is pleased to announce our Winter 2026 Science Slam, happening on Wednesday, February 11th, 2026. This event showcases undergraduate student presenters (or “slammers”) as they explain a science concept, law […]
This entry was posted in Front Page, General, Physics Competitions, Physics Demos, Physics Outreach on January 8, 2026 @8:50 am.

Happy Holidays from BC Association of Physics Teachers!

Holiday Superposition From free-body diagrams to waves in a string,From late-night labs to that aha! thing,Teachers and students—entangled just right—Keep BC physics brilliantly bright. May your holidays cancel all stress to zero,Your coffee stay strong, your demos stay hero,And in the New Year, may curiosity persist—Because physics, like joy, cannot be dismissed. PS: And if […]
This entry was posted in Front Page, Physics Outreach, Uncategorized on December 12, 2025 @3:56 pm.

L.V. Rogers Students visit UBC Department of Physics and Astronomy

By Kirsty Dickson, MLIS, Communications and Outreach Coordinator, UBC Department of Physics and Astronomy UBC Physics & Astronomy Department Outreach hosted a very jolly group of physics 12 and AP Physics levels 1 & 2 students from L.V. Rogers Secondary School in Nelson, BC, on Friday November 14th. Students spent 1 hour with PHAS ATLAS […]
This entry was posted in BCAPT Executive, Canadian Science, Educational Technology, Front Page, General on November 21, 2025 @2:48 pm.

Master’s in Education in Science Education

Dear Science Teachers: On Thursday, November 13, 2025, 4:30 pm PST we will be holding an online orientation for our 5th MED in Science Education fully online cohort. I thought you or your colleagues at school might find it interesting. It is our fifth time to offer it. It is a very timely cohort, as […]
This entry was posted in Educational Technology, Front Page, General, Pro-D on November 5, 2025 @8:44 am.

BCAPT TRIUMF Pro-D Day October 24, 2025

TRIUMF @ BCAPT are pleased to announce “Physics Breakthroughs” Pro-D Day Come and be inspired by award-winning physics researchers and educators while networking with colleagues, sharing practical resources, and learning about physics at the frontier of research and education. A Conference and Workshops for Secondary Science Teachers  DATE: Provincial Pro-D Day, Friday October 24th, 2025 […]
This entry was posted in BCAPT Executive, Canadian Science, Front Page, General, Physics Demos, Pro-D on October 18, 2025 @8:02 pm.

Happy New Academic Year to BC Physics Community

We hope that over the summer months you and your loved ones had time to recharge by enjoying the breathtaking beauty of British Columbia—whether hiking along coastal trails, exploring mountain peaks, or simply pausing to marvel at the natural wonders around us. As we return to our classrooms, the challenges and opportunities of teaching physics […]
This entry was posted in BCAPT Executive, Canadian Science, Front Page, General on August 27, 2025 @12:54 pm.

Addesen Cheyne – Pearson Prize 2025 Co-Recipient

Each year the BCAPT awards a $250 prize in honour of John Pearson to an extremely promising student in physics or engineering physics. Additionally. the ideal nominee will participate in back country, wilderness and/or mountaineering activities. John Pearson was a highly respected physics and engineering professor at Kwantlen University College, and a member of the executive […]
This entry was posted in Awards, Awards and recognitions, Front Page, General on August 3, 2025 @3:21 pm.

Elliot Athanasopoulos – Pearson Prize 2025 Co-Recipient

Each year the BCAPT awards a $250 prize in honour of John Pearson to an extremely promising student in physics or engineering physics. Additionally. the ideal nominee will participate in back country, wilderness and/or mountaineering activities. John Pearson was a highly respected physics and engineering professor at Kwantlen University College, and a member of the executive […]
This entry was posted in Awards, Awards and recognitions, BCAPT Executive, Front Page, General on August 3, 2025 @3:17 pm.

Congratulations to Mrs. Nina Moore – 2025 Gordon Gore Prize Recipient

BCAPT would like to congratulate Mrs. Nina Moore – a science teacher from Waldorf Elementary School in Whistler, BC who was awarded 2025 Gordon Gore  Prize for excellence in science teaching. Mrs. Moore is an inspiration elementary teacher who artfully combines science and art, inspiring her students and making an everlasting impact on them. She […]
This entry was posted in Awards, Awards and recognitions, BCAPT Executive, Front Page, General, Physics Outreach on July 13, 2025 @10:11 am.

Happy Summer Break to BC Physics Community

As we greet the long, sunlit days of July, the BC Association of Physics Teachers would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to all physics teachers and students across British Columbia. You’ve made it through another year of learning, discovery, perseverance, and remarkable creativity. Whether you’ve been untangling the mysteries of Newton’s laws, grappling with […]
This entry was posted in BCAPT Executive, Canadian Science, Front Page, General on July 4, 2025 @4:55 pm.

2024 High School / CEGEP Teaching Award Winners

Two outstanding British Columbia teachers were recognized as the 2024 Canadian Association of Physicists Award for Excellence in Teaching High School/CEGEP Physics (British Columbia and Yukon). Mr. Mark Lam from Eric Hamber Secondary School in Vancouver, BC and Mr. Matt Trask from Rockridge Secondary School in West Vancouver are the recipients of this very prestigious […]
This entry was posted in Awards, BCAPT Executive, Canadian Science, Front Page, General on May 5, 2025 @6:02 pm.

Nominations Open – 2025 John Pearson Prize for Outstanding Physics Student and Outdoor Enthusiast

Salmon Glacier near Stewart, BC (Courtesy of Marina Milner-Bolotin)
Dear High School, College, and University Physics Instructors, Each year, the BCAPT awards the John Pearson Prize, a $350 award recognizing an exceptionally promising student in physics. This prize honors the memory of John Pearson, a deeply respected physics and engineering professor at Kwantlen University College and a dedicated BCAPT executive member. John, his wife Janet Noakes, […]
This entry was posted in Awards, Awards and recognitions, Canadian Science, Front Page, General, Physics Outreach on May 1, 2025 @10:37 am.

Call for Nominations – 2025 Gordon Gore Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching

Dear Colleagues, We are currently seeking nominations for the 2025 Gordon Gore Prize, and we need your help! Full nomination details are attached and also included below. This award is not limited to physics teachers—it is open to all K–12 science educators across British Columbia. Please help us spread the word by sharing this with your colleagues in […]
This entry was posted in Awards and recognitions, BCAPT Executive, Front Page, General, Physics Outreach on May 1, 2025 @10:33 am.

51st College Chemistry Canada Conference

The 51st College Chemistry Canada Conference will be held at Simon Fraser University in Burnaby from May 23 – 25, 2025.  The theme for this year’s conference is “The Nature of Chemistry”. This engaging event will bring together researchers, educators, and students with a passion for Chemistry Education to share their thoughts and work.  The conference […]
This entry was posted in Canadian Science, Front Page, General, Pro-D, STEM Conferences and events on April 18, 2025 @4:41 am.

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