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On International Women in Engineering Day, we recognize and celebrate the contributions of women across engineering professions who make the science underway at SNOLAB possible.

📸 by Antonia Botas

Members of the SNOLAB community will be at the uOttawa and Carleton University (Official) for the annual CAPhys Congress this week. Our scientists, students, and facility users will be presenting talks, posters, and attending meetings to provide updates on the research and programs underway at our facility.

Today, June 21st, marks National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada. On this day, we celebrate and learn from the culture, contributions, and ingenuity of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples.

It is also a day to reflect on and consider our actions toward reconciliation.

A new collaboration is taking shape at McDonald Institute. The Beading Astroparticle Physics project is an initiative that brings Indigenous Knowledges and Perspectives and astroparticle physics into conversation with each other.

SNOLAB was honoured to host the Lussier-Wade family, who are leading this project, to our surface facility. Through discussion, we explored our work and how Indigenous perspectives can be applied to our research practice and our understanding of astroparticle physics.

Learn more about this inspiring project here: https://mcdonaldinstitute.ca/beading-astroparticle-physics/

At SNOLAB, our expertise goes deeper than science. We require technical knowledge in the trades to help support the laboratory in many ways, from building sensitive particle physics experiments to keeping the lights on, literally. Check out the view of our underground machine shop that makes the work at SNOLAB possible.
📸 Photo by Sarah Reese

Last night, SNOLAB hosted its first public talk in our summer series! This talk, delivered by Research Group Manager, Dr. Stephen Sekula and Research Scientist, Dr. Christine Kraus, gave the audience an opportunity to be curious about why scientists go deep underground to do some of the most sensitive research both on and in the Earth.

Thank you to the Refettorio in Downtown Sudbury for hosting this event. Sign up now so you don’t miss our next public talk on Monday, June 29. Get your tickers here: https://indico.snolab.ca/event/65/

Reminder about our free, public talk happening tonight at 7:00pm at the Refettorio in Downtown Sudbury! Are you curious about neutrinos and dark matter? Meet members of the SNOLAB team find out why we go deep underground to explore the universe. Learn more here: https://indico.snolab.ca/event/64/

The Canadian Association of Physicists is looking to recognize excellence in teaching physics at the high school/Cegep level.

Awards are given annually in each of five regions in Canada: BC/Yukon, Prairies/NWT, Ontario, Quebec/Nunavut, and Atlantic Canada.

The deadline for nominations is July 31, 2026. More info here: https://cap.ca/programs/recognitions/high-school-cegep-physics-teachers/

Nominations open for the CAP High School/Cegep Teaching Awards / Ouverture des candidatures pour les bourses de l’enseignement de physique secondaire et du CEGEP

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The CAP is now accepting nominations for the 2026 CAP Awards for Excellence in Teaching High School/Cégep Physics. Help us celebrate excellence in teaching physics in Canadian high schools or Cégeps by nominating a colleague or yourself. Awards are given annually in each of five regions in Canada: BC/Yukon, Prairies/NWT, Ontario, Quebec/Nunavut, and Atlantic Canada. The deadline for nominations is July 31, 2026.

The award includes:

- Two free years as a CAP teacher member
- An educational grant that can be used to support professional development for the teacher or to purchase computer software, equipment or books for the classroom
- If available, the opportunity to participate in a one-week training program at a Canadian research institution. Read about the experience of one of our 2024 winners at CERN in Physics in Canada:https://pic-pac.cap.ca/index.php/Issues/showpdf/article/v81n1.0-a4249.pdf

Follow the link to see the suite of awards and criteria: https://cap.ca/programs/recognitions/high-school-cegep-physics-teachers/

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L'ACP accepte désormais les candidatures pour les Prix d'excellence en enseignement de la physique au secondaire et au cégep 2026. Aidez-nous à célébrer l'excellence dans l'enseignement de la physique dans les écoles secondaires et les cégeps canadiens en proposant la candidature d'un collègue ou en vous présentant vous-même. Les prix sont décernés chaque année dans chacune des cinq régions du Canada : Colombie-Britannique/Yukon, Prairies/Territoires du Nord-Ouest, Ontario, Québec/Nunavut et Canada atlantique. La date limite pour les candidatures est le 31 juillet 2026.

Le prix comprend

- Deux années gratuites en tant que membre enseignant de l'ACP
- Une bourse d'études qui peut être utilisée pour soutenir le développement professionnel de l'enseignant ou pour acheter des logiciels, de l'équipement ou des livres pour la salle de classe.
- La possibilité de participer à un programme de formation d'une semaine dans un établissement de recherche canadien. Découvrez l'expérience de l'un de nos lauréats 2024 au CERN dans le domaine de la physique au Canada :https://pic-pac.cap.ca/index.php/Issues/showpdf/article/v81n1.0-a4249.pdf

Cliquez sur le lien pour découvrir l'ensemble des prix et des critères :
https://cap.ca/fr/activites/programme-de-distinctions/high-school-cegep-physics-teachers/

Are you curious about neutrinos and dark matter?

Join us on Monday, June 15th at 7:00pm for free, public talk at the Refettorio in Downtown Sudbury . Meet members of the SNOLAB team find out why we go deep underground to explore the universe.

Date: Monday, June 15, 2026
Time: 7:00- 8:00 PM
Location: The Refettorio, 131 Durham St, Greater Sudbury, ON P3E 3M9
Registration: https://indico.snolab.ca/event/64/

Thank you to WISE Sudbury Chapter for the opportunity to be involved in the 2026 Science Olympics! SNOLAB Senior Research Scientist, Dr. Erica Caden, gave an engaging talk about her inspiration and path into science. Members of the SNOLAB community had key roles at the event as organizers, activity leaders and registration to support this awesome event for girls and non-binary youth in grades 4-7.