Outreach

The Department hosts multiple public lecture series such as:

• CAVE Lecture Series (Community Members)

• Ewan Lecture Series

• Colloquium Series (Youtube)

The Arthur B. McDonald Canadian Astroparticle Physics Research Institute hosts many events including but not limited to:

• Public Events

• Dark Matter Days

• Education Hub

• Tours of the Visitor Centre

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

• Open Houses

• School Tours

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

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.

Queen's University - Let's Talk Science

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