Outreach

The Department of Physics, Engineering Physics, and Astronomy is dedicated to providing outreach events to our community members. We host many events throughout the year. Below are examples:

Physics Department Lecture Hall, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada

Physics Department Lecture Series

The Department hosts multiple public lecture series such as:

McDonald Institute

The hosts many events including but not limited to:

Department of Physics, Engineering Physics & Astronomy periodical at Queen's University

PEPA Periodicals

Keep updated with our department through an annual review of departmental activities.

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Queen's Observatory

The first Queen’s Observatory was established in 1855! This group offers monthly events to the public and school tours.

Science Rendezvous Kingston

The Department has been a long-standing member of Science Rendezvous in Kingston. We typically have a handful of interactive tables inside and an outdoor station including over 30 volunteers!

Science Rendezvous (SR) Kingston

Science Rendezvous - Physics

IDEAS logo, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada

Established in 2019, IDEAS (Innovation, Diversity, Exploration & Advancement in STEM) has offered free summer camp to youth aged 11-13 to explore hands-on activities related to astronomy and physics.

IDEAS

Let's Talk Science

is Canada’s largest STEM outreach organization. The organization at Queen’s University has over 140 volunteers from many educational backgrounds. They offer visits and teacher partnerships.

Total Solar Eclipse 2024

In 2024, Queen’s University distributed 130,000 pairs of certified eclipse glasses to the local community. The Department kept our community safe by providing education and hosting events to thousands.

Archived 2024 Total Solar Eclipse