News

Matt Buraczynski has just been awarded an NSERC Alexander Graham Bell Canada Graduate Scholarship-Doctoral. This 3-year  award will start in the Summer 2019 semester. 

Congratulations on your accomplishment, Matt!

Near the end of the each semester in his Classical Mythology (CLAS*2000) class, Professor John Walsh asks his students to nominate people on campus who have made a difference in their lives. He honours these 'legends' with a celebration in class; including prizes, photo ops and lots of cheering.

Hurmiz Shamana was awarded an NSERC CGDS effective F18 - S20.

Congratulations Hurmiz on all of your hard work!

Dr. Dennis Mücher, received $186,000 for specialized equipment to study heavy elements.  

Joanne O’Meara consistently receives accolades from her students for her enthusiasm and passion for teaching, and for her ability to make physics accessible and engaging. Her pioneering work in using active-learning techniques in her classes and her willingness to explore and share new teaching ideas have revolutionized the teaching of Physics at Guelph and across Canada.

This past fall, University of Guelph Student Housing Services invited students residing in residence halls across campus (over 4500 students) to nominate their favourite Fall Semester professors.

Josh Mogyoros was nominated by a significant number of students and is a recipient of Fall 2018's "Residence Students' Favourite Fall Professor" distinction for positively impacting the academic experience at Guelph. Asked why they nominated Mr. Mogyoros as their favourite professor, one student wrote:

Tammy Zidar successfully defended her MSc. Thesis on December 7, 2018: Beta decay of neutron-rich ³³Mg₂₁.

The Physics department has partnered with the Guelph Civic Museum to offer science activities to over 700 grade 6-8 students in honour of STEM week!

Check us out in the news:

• Physicists demystify science for 700 Guelph students
• UofG gets kids excited about science