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Student Awards

Department of Physics & Astronomy Prize

The Department of Physics & Astronomy Prize is awarded to the student with the highest standing on PHYS 1001H and PHYS 1002H.

 

The Lodge Physics Scholarships

Named in honour of the founding chair of the department, these awarded to the students with the highest average in 1000, 2000, and 3000 level Physics courses, who are continuing in Physics, Chemical Physics, Computing Systems and Physics, or Mathematical Physics at Trent.

 

The Breukelaar Prize for Laboratory Proficiency  

This prize was established in the year 2000, in recognition of the many years of service of Senior Physics Demonstrator, John Breukelaar.  It is awarded annually to the student displaying the highest academic standard in senior laboratory courses in physics.

 

The Ronald G. Johnson Prize in Quantum Mechanics  

Established by Professor Johnson’s former students and colleagues in recognition of the more than three decades of Dr. Johnson’s teaching in Physics.  It is awarded annually to the student with the highest academic achievement in the fourth year course in Quantum Mechanics.

 

Physical Science Student of Excellence Prize

Established by the Peterborough Professional Engineers Wives' association. Awarded to an undergraduate who shows excellence in 2000-level courses in Physics or Chemistry.

 

Jim Jury Prize 

Established to honour Professor James Jury upon his retirement after more than 40 years of teaching in both the Physics and Computing Systems Departments. This prize is awarded to a student in the third or fourth year who has demonstrated distinguished leadership within their department.  The prize will alternate in successive years between students in the Physics & Astronomy and Computing & Information Systems departments.

 

Slavin Research Scholarship in Physics & Astronomy

Established in 2011 by Prof. Alan Slavin and Linda Slavin, along with students, friends and colleagues, upon Prof. Slavin’s retirement after 38 years at Trent.  The scholarship will be awarded yearly to a graduate program applicant who will be supervised by a faculty member of the Department of Physics & Astronomy, and/or to an upper-year graduate student enrolled in the Physics program and who will be supervised by a faculty member of the Department of Physics & Astronomy.

 

Dr. Ian Affleck Physics Undergraduate Research Prize

Established by Glenda Affleck ‘71, Geoffrey Affleck ‘99 and Kate Affleck (SFU) this fund supports undergraduate students who are completing research within the Department of Physics & Astronomy.

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