Physical Sciences and Engineering

Physical Sciences and Engineering

A young girl learning how to use a speech-generating device.
How to improve your communication with someone with a speech impairment

Increased acceptance of the use of alternative and augmentative communication technologies in general society can enhance the quality of life for people with speech impairment.

November 8, 2023
Physics student receives international fellowship from UK Royal Society

»Ê¹ÚÌåÓý’s PhD student Benjamin Tam (Physics, Engineering Physics, and Astronomy) has been awarded a prestigious Newton International Fellowship from Britain’s Royal Society.

November 8, 2023
[Researcher demonstrates a chemical reaction during a Science Rendezvous performance]
Science Rendezvous Kingston 2024 welcomes new research groups

Applications are now open for »Ê¹ÚÌåÓý's researchers or groups interested in having a booth at Science Rendezvous Kingston 2024.

November 7, 2023
Dr. John Smol
Receiving Ontario’s highest honour

»Ê¹ÚÌåÓý’s researcher John Smol's groundbreaking work on protecting lakes and ecosystems is recognized with the Order of Ontario.

November 6, 2023
Stephen Smith delivers remarks during the special announcement event for Smith Engineering.
Engineering’s new era

The unveiling of Smith Engineering honours a historic donation to reimagine STEM education through engineering at »Ê¹ÚÌåÓý’s.

November 2, 2023
Left to right: Jeff Griffin, Nancy Ross, and Amy Gottschling
Partnering for energy transition

»Ê¹ÚÌåÓý's signs agreement with Canadian Nuclear Laboratories and Atomic Energy of Canada Limited to advance nuclear research.

November 2, 2023
Dr. Cathleen Crudden.
Recognizing outstanding research

»Ê¹ÚÌåÓý’s professor and Canada Research Chair Cathleen Crudden receives the 2023 NSERC Polanyi Award.

November 1, 2023
Credit: Martin Wolf, IceCube/NSF – Front view of the IceCube Lab at twilight, with a starry sky showing a glimpse of the Milky Way overhead and sunlight lingering on the horizon.
Frozen Lab – detecting neutrinos in ice

»Ê¹ÚÌåÓý’s physicist Nahee Park is chasing neutrino interactions at the IceCube facility at the South Pole.

October 31, 2023
Dr. Nancy Ross, Vice-Principal (Research) accompanies »Ê¹ÚÌåÓý's Emeritus Professor and Nobel Laureate Arthur McDonald, Minister François-Philippe Champagne, local Members of Parliament, and SNOLAB administration on their way to the facility 2 km underground to announce the Canada Foundation for Innovation's 2022 Major Science Initiatives Fund. [Credit: Gerry Kingsley; CFI]
Unlocking cosmic secrets

On Dark Matter Day, we're highlighting the work of »Ê¹ÚÌåÓý's researchers in understanding the mysterious substance that makes up 85 per cent of the universe.

October 31, 2023
Solar eclipse
»Ê¹ÚÌåÓý’s gears up for rare 2024 solar eclipse

Kingston, Ontario is in the path of totality for this once-in-a-lifetime event.

October 11, 2023