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Quantum for Educators Workshop by the University of Waterloo

Quantum for Educators Workshop by the University of Waterloo

Dear BC Physics Teachers: We have an exciting opportunity to share with you. Institute of Quantum Computing at the University of Waterloo, ON is offering an exciting Pro-D opportunity for physics teachers this November: Quantum for Educators (QEd) 2026 Date: November 20-22, 2026 Applications due: October 1, 2026 Location: In-person in Waterloo, Ontario Quantum for […]

Celebrating Excellence in Physics Education: Congratulations to Jim Strachan

Celebrating Excellence in Physics Education: Congratulations to Jim Strachan

The BC Association of Physics Teachers is delighted to congratulate Mr. Jim Strachan of Kelowna Secondary School on receiving the Gordon Gore Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching. The award was presented by BCAPT Executive Board member Dr. Terry Coates, recognizing Jim’s remarkable contributions to science and physics education over a distinguished career spanning 34 […]

Noah Wilson is Awarded 2026 John Pearson Prize

Noah Wilson is Awarded 2026 John Pearson Prize

The BC Association of Physics Teachers (BCAPT) is proud to announce that Noah Wilson, a science student from École Alpha Secondary School in Burnaby, British Columbia, is the recipient of the 2026 John Pearson Prize. Noah will begin his studies in Electrical Engineering at the University of Waterloo this fall. Throughout high school, he distinguished […]

Gordon Gore Award nomination is now closed

Gordon Gore Award nomination is now closed

Dear British Columbia Science Teachers, the nomination process for Gordon Gore award is now closed. BCAPT will announce the winner of the Gordon Gore 2026 award in June of 2026. We hope that you will consider nominating colleagues for the Gordon Gore science teaching prize next year. If you have any questions about it, please […]

BCAPT KPU: A Conference and Workshops for Secondary Science Teachers

BCAPT KPU: A Conference and Workshops for Secondary Science Teachers

For the detailed flyer click here: February 26 PD Flyer LOCATION: Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Surrey Campus 12666 72 Ave, Surrey, BC V3W 2M8 Website: https://www.kpu.ca/ Please register by February 13th, 2026 and pay using the options below. Click here to register: link Fee Options Practicing Teacher $80.00 CAD Student Teacher in PDP program $40.00 CAD […]

UBC 2026 Winter Science Slam Invitation

UBC 2026 Winter Science Slam Invitation

Posted on behalf of Kirsty Dickson, UBC Department of Physics and Astronomy Outreach Office: DEAR BCAPT community, The Department of Physics & Astronomy outreach office is pleased to announce our Winter 2026 Science Slam, happening on Wednesday, February 11th, 2026. This event showcases undergraduate student presenters (or “slammers”) as they explain a science concept, law […]