Coming up at the AIP NSW Branch:

AIP NSW Community Outreach to Physics Award. Nominations close on 5 July.

Know an excellent communicator of physics who has contributed greatly to outreach and physics education in NSW? Nominate them for the 2024 NSW Community Outreach to Physics Award. More information and nominate.

AIP NSW Branch student awards. Acknowledge your best students by nominating them for the 2024 AIP NSW Branch student awards. Each physics institution in NSW is invited to nominate physics students. Various closing dates. More information and nominate.

AIP Women in Physics Lecture Tour is coming to Wollongong in National Science Week! Prof Susan Coppersmith presents “What do theoretical physicists do?” on 12 August. Registrations now open.

AIP Einstein Lecture in Sydney on 13 August. From the celestial ballet of exploding supernovae to the cosmic whispers of gravitational waves, acclaimed astrophysicist Prof Tamara Davis’ journey through the cosmos promises to captivate and inspire. Register here.

AIP NSW Branch Annual Presidents’ Dinner in Sydney on 23 August. Join us in an evening of celebration, networking, and recognition for the 3rd annual joint Presidents’ Dinner between the NSW Branches of the AIP and RACI. Our members and guests will be treated to a generous 3-course meal and a line-up of exceptional presenters. Registrations open soon. Check the More info.

Physics in the Pub night in Sydney on 27 August. See physics-related comedy, demonstrations, and quizzes at AIP NSW branch’s 2024 Physics in the Pub night. Hosted by Dr Phil Dooley of Phil Up on Science. More info and RSVP here.

LAZSTA Science Conference in Wollongong on 13 - 14 September. Register here. Accreditation: The conference will have at least 4 hours PER day registered for accreditation purposes.

The World Recognition Awards honour educators with the World Teachers' Recognition Award who have made a wonderful contribution in advancing the education profession. Nominations close 28 September. Nominate here.

STEM Education and Industry Forum in Sydney on 30 September. Registrations are now open.

Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 AIP NSW Branch Research Poster Presentations held on 8 April.

PhD winner: Albany Asher
PhD runner-up: Elizabeth Arcadi
PhD runner-up: Oliver Oayda.
Masters winner: Zachary Smeaton.

Thank you to all our Industry Sponsors that contributed to bringing this event together: ArcherX, Boson Engineering, and Diraq.

AIP Postgraduate Awards Information - Tuesday 12 November 2024.docx

The nomination form for the 2024 Community Outreach Award can be downloaded here:

2024 AIPNSW Community Outreach to Physics Award.docx

The NSW Australian Institute of Physics Branch congratulates all the 2023 postgraduate nominees on their outstanding presentations at the Annual AIP NSW Postgraduate Awards event on Tuesday 14 November 2023, held at the Concord Golf Club.

Award winners:

• The winner of the AIP Postgraduate Presentation for 2023 was Jacob Johnstone, University of Newcastle. Jacob received the 2023 AIP Crystal Postgraduate figurine, and a $500 award from the Australian Institute of Physics. 
• The winner of the Royal Society of NSW Jak Kelly Award for 2023 was  Jaime Andreas Alvardo-Monte, Macquarie University. Jaime received the 2023 Jak Kelly Award prize from the Royal Society of NSW. The Royal Society of New South Wales congratulates Jaime on this outstanding achievement.
• Dr Renee Goreham, Senior Lecturer at the University of Newcastle received the Community Outreach to Physics Award.

The AIP, RACI and RSNSW congratulates all the Postgraduate students for their outstanding presentations!

See the full presentation report and photos from the event. 

Thank you to the Australian Institute of Physics NSW Branch, The Royal Australian Chemical Institute, The Royal Society of New South Wales and Laboratories Credit Union (LCU) for their support to these awards. 

For exceptional contributions to community physics outreach, Dr Renee Goreham, Physics Senior Lecturer at the University of Newcastle, will receive the 2023 Community Outreach to Physics Award from the AIP NSW branch.

With expertise in nanotechnology for biomedical applications, Renee has a demonstrated passion and skill for communicating the wonders of physics to people of all ages, and has built new programs to do so.

She has made significant contributions in three areas of physics outreach:

• increasing the media representation of women in physics
• building grassroots programs to excite rural school students about physics
• and coordinating programs to engage school students with the university.

The Community Outreach to Physics Award is given annually by the NSW AIP branch to an individual that engages in activities that involve our community and contribute to public engagement with physics.

Renee will receive a $1,000 monetary award, and a framed certificate at the AIP NSW Postgraduate Awards Ceremony on 14 November.  

More about Renee’s outreach achievements.

The NSW Australian Institute of Physics Branch congratulates the 2023 postgraduate nominees on their accepted presentations for the upcoming Annual AIP NSW Postgraduate Awards event on Tuesday 14 November 2023 at the Concord Golf Club, 190 Majors Bay Road commencing from 10am sharp. 

Further details are provided in the awards schedule, which includes abstracts and times of all presentations.

Presenters will have the opportunity to compete for the AIPNSW Postgraduate medal and the RSNSW Jak Kelly prize which will be announced on the day.

Everyone is welcome to attend this free event to support the presenters.

Event Schedule:

Presentations at the Concord Golf Club commencing from 10.00am

Presentation of Awards and Prizes commencing from 1.15pm

See further details regarding the Schedule on page 5

This event is proudly sponsored by the Australian Institute of Physics NSW Branch, The Royal Australian Chemical Institute and The Royal Society of New South Wales. 

The Australian Institute of Physics in New South Wales has instituted this annual prize as a means to recognise the work of 'AIP NSW Best Graduating Student' nominated by each Physics Institution in New South Wales. The prize seeks to acknowledge an individual, with a clearly outstanding work in their undergraduate Physics program in New South Wales.

The NSW AIP prize will be presented each year to individuals that have been nominated by their physics institution in New South Wales. The prize will consist of a $250 monetary prize, and a certificate citing the achievement of “AIP NSW Best Graduating Student” in recognition for outstanding performance in the Physics undergraduate program from the individual institution.

Eligibility and Criteria

The nomination from each institution in New South Wales should show that the individual being nominated for the Award has completed an undergraduate / Honours / Masters program in physics and has:

• Achieved at least a Distinction average in the Physics program or for Honours students a First Class is achieved as minimum criteria for the prize.

Nominations close on 7th October 2023.

Nomination forms for this Prize should be lodged by email to:

Dr Frederick Osman

Australian Institute of Physics

New South Wales Branch

fosman@bu.edu

Nominations NOW Open: The NSW AIP Branch will hold its 2023 Annual Postgraduate Awards event at the Concord Golf Club, 190 Majors Bay Road Concord on Tuesday 14th November from 10am.

Each University is invited to nominate one student to compete on the day for the $500 prize and Postgraduate Medal.

The Royal Society of NSW will also award the Jak Kelly Scholarship prize of $500 as a separate award category for this event. 

These awards have been created to encourage excellence in postgraduate work, and all nominees who participate in the Postgraduate Awards Day will receive a special certificate recognising the nominee’s high standing.

Students are asked to make a 20-minute presentation on their postgraduate research in Physics, and the presentation will be judged on the criteria (1) content and scientific quality, (2) clarity and (3) presentation skills. 

Please refer to the judges’ criteria and prize information. 

Event Schedule:

Student presentations on Tuesday 14th November at the Concord Golf Club from – 10.00am

Presentation of Awards and Prizes from – 1.15pm

This event is proudly sponsored by the Australian Institute of Physics NSW Branch, The Royal Australian Chemical Institute and The Royal Society of New South Wales. 

Nominations strictly close by Saturday 7th October 2023.

Please email the title and abstract of your nominated student presentation in the nomination form to Dr Frederick Osman by Saturday 7th October 2023 at fosman@bu.edu.

The Australian Institute of Physics in New South Wales has instituted this annual award as a means to recognise the work of individuals for community outreach to the discipline of physics. This Award now in its 10^th year, seeks to acknowledge an individual, with a clearly notable record of work in contributing to outreach, physics education, and has demonstrated passion for the study of physics in New South Wales. 

The NSW Community Outreach to Physics Award will be presented each year following a selection from the list of those nominated for the Award. The Award will be awarded to individuals that seek to achieve activities that engage our community and contribute to public engagement within physics. The Award is open to everyone in NSW and will consist of a $1000 monetary award, and a framed certificate citing the achievements of the individual.

These Awards are proudly supported by Laboratories Credit Union (LCU) www.lcu.com.au.

Eligibility and Criteria 

The nomination should show that the individual being nominated for the Award is engaged within physics and has: 

• Worked to engage the academic community to physics or academic pursuits. 
• Effectively developed community events for the public, or other activities that engage our physics community. 
• Increased awareness, knowledge and experiential learning opportunities for students in relation to physics community development and grassroots work. 

Nominations for this award will close on 7th October 2023.

A statement of up to 500 words outlining the work for which the nomination seeks recognition should be lodged on the nomination form by email to: 

Dr Frederick Osman,

NSW Branch Secretary, Australian Institute of Physics.

For further details, please refer to the attached nomination form