Space is the limit for the U of A’s top undergraduate student
Science graduate Christopher Moore earns trio of academic honours.
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AI in the sky
Space physicist Abigail Azari is at the vanguard of research using artificial intelligence to study the planets in our cosmic backyard.
APEGA event inspires the next generation of geoscientists
University of Alberta geophysics undergraduate students took the lead in planning and running activities at the 32nd annual APEGA Rock & Fossil Clinic, which attracted more than 650 visitors, including almost 300 kindergarten to Grade 12 students.
Roger Moore, 1970–2025
Dr. Roger Moore passed away suddenly on October 17, 2025. His passing leaves a significant void in the Canadian physics community and at the University of Alberta, where he served for over two decades.
Conference promotes scientific, professional, and personal growth for women in Physics
The annual Canadian Conference for Undergraduate Women in Physics (CCUWiP) offers opportunities for scientific, professional, and personal growth.
Understanding the building blocks of quantum research is key to innovation, say experts
A new donor-supported network in Alberta will help lay the theoretical foundations for a technological revolution on the horizon. Understanding the building blocks of quantum research is key to innovation.
Geophysics at the University of Alberta: A longstanding and vibrant tradition
Geophysical research at the University of Alberta has a long and rich history. Professor Mirko van der Baan takes us from its beginnings in 1954 to the questions researchers are working to answer today.
Research explores how fungi become drug-resistant
As resistance to antimicrobial drugs rises, understanding the mechanisms at play could help doctors treat patients, says biophysicist Daniel Charlebois.
Westcott donation creates lasting legacy for family and for physics research in Canada
The late physics research pioneer Carl Westcott came from humble origins and benefited from scholarships. His nephew says he wanted to pay it forward.
Meet John Thibault: Entrepreneur, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, and MSc, Physics
Entrepreneur and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, John Thibault is always looking for the next opportunity.
Researchers and industry team up to assess long-term effectiveness and public perceptions of carbon storage technology
Mirko van der Baan is among recipients of new funding that boosts a pilot project that could help accelerate the time to market for advances in carbon capture and storage.
Kirk Kaminsky: Let's Talk Teaching
Faculty lecturer and undergraduate physics advisor Kirk Kaminsky on the beauty of physics and sharing knowledge with the next generation of scientists.