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Toronto Raptors win the Eastern Conference semi-finals and Dr. Pat Clancy explains the physics of how it was done
Tuesday, 14 May 2019
The Toronto Raptors had a stunning Eastern Conference semi-final victory with a buzzer beating basket. The ball bounced three times on the rim before going... Read more
Dr. Graeme Luke is awarded the 2019 CAP/DCMMP Brockhouse Medal
Thursday, 9 May 2019
Congratulations to our very own Graeme Luke for winning the very well deserved 2019 CAP/DCMMP Brockhouse Medal! The prize recognizes outstanding achievement in condensed mater... Read more
Girls in Science Day 2019
Tuesday, 30 April 2019
Friday, April 26th, 2019 was the 6th annual Girls in Science Day. A huge success by all accounts. 105 Gr. 10 girls from 23 different... Read more
CARBOTTE, JULES PIERRE JEAN
Tuesday, 9 April 2019
Jules PierreJean Carbotte died April 5 at age 81 of complications of cancer. Jules was born in Long Beach California, March 26, 1938 while his parents... Read more
The sound of science: Astronomy and Music come together for special presentation of The Planets
Thursday, 14 March 2019
Using stunning images and video taken by NASA spacecraft, Laura Parker and Ralph Pudritz, both of McMaster’s Department of Physics and Astronomy, are teaming up... Read more
Happy International Women's Day!
Friday, 8 March 2019
Our Department has a number of phenomenal women who have accomplished great things. Congratulations to all and a Happy International Women's Day! Special congratulations this... Read more
TEACHING-TRACK POSITION IN MEDICAL AND BIOLOGICAL PHYSICS
Wednesday, 6 March 2019
The Department of Physics & Astronomy at McMaster University invites applications for a teaching-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor with expertise in... Read more
HPO and our Department partner to perform The Planets
Friday, 1 February 2019
The Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra and McMaster Department of Physics and Astronomy have partnered to offer you an opportunity to experience Holst’s iconic suite, The Planets as part... Read more
Canadian Conference for Undergraduate Women in Physics (CCUWIP) 2019
Monday, 21 January 2019
No less than 16 of our undergraduate students attended the Canadian Conference for Undergraduate Women in Physics (CCUWIP) this past weekend, which was held this... Read more
