Decoding the Cosmos: Canada鈥檚 Next Chapter in Astroparticle Physics
October 14, 2025
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MEDIA ADVISORY
Oct. 14, 2025
Kingston, ON
Decoding the Cosmos: Canada鈥檚 Next Chapter in Astroparticle Physics
On Friday, Oct. 17, Queen鈥檚 University and the Arthur B. McDonald Canadian Astroparticle Physics Research Institute will host an event recognizing the 10th anniversary of Dr. Arthur B. McDonald being awarded the 2015 Nobel Prize in Physics. The event will underscore the importance of federal investment in research, which enabled the astroparticle physics community to flourish in Canada, creating opportunities for students and early career researchers.
This milestone offers an opportunity to reflect on a decade of discovery, and to look ahead. The event will underscore the importance of federal investment in research, while also spotlighting the human impact as students and early-career researchers shape their futures.
When & Where:
鈥&苍产蝉辫;&苍产蝉辫; Date: Friday, Oct. 17, 2025
Media availability: 8:45-9:15am: Doors open: 9:30 a.m.
鈥&苍产蝉辫;&苍产蝉辫; Program begins: 10 a.m.
鈥&苍产蝉辫;&苍产蝉辫; Reception: 11 a.m.
Location: Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts, Concert Hall, Kingston, Ontario.
$5 鈥減ay and display鈥 parking will be available at The Isabel lot, the adjacent Corrections Canada lot, and Providence Care lot (340 Union St.) with signs directing traffic.
Media Access & Spokespeople:
Media will have the opportunity to conduct interviews, capture visuals during the program and reception, and explore interactive displays from the McDonald Institute. Scheduled spokespeople include:
Media Access & Spokespeople:
Media will have the opportunity to conduct interviews, capture visuals during the program and reception, and explore interactive displays from the McDonald Institute. Scheduled spokespeople include:
鈥 Dr. Arthur McDonald, Professor Emeritus, 2015 co-winner of Nobel Prize in Physics, Queen鈥檚 University
鈥 Dr. Tony Noble, Professor and Canada Research Chair, particle astrophysics, Scientific Director of the McDonald Institute
鈥 Zoe Brisson-Tsavoussis, PhD student, Physics, Queen鈥檚 University
鈥&苍产蝉辫;Julia Brachman, Undergraduate student, Physics, 成人大片
Photo and video opportunities will be available during the program and reception.
RSVP by Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025:
Julie Brown, Manager, Media Relations
brown.julie@queensu.ca
343-363-2763
Andrew Carroll, Media Relations Officer
andrew.carroll@queensu.ca
613-876-8059