Women+ in Physics Canada 2025 aims to foster inclusivity and diversity within the physics community by providing a platform for gender minorities and their allies to share research, network, and develop professionally. The goal of this conference is to support and encourage women and gender minorities in the early stages of their career to persist in this field. At this conference, research in physics will be broadly categorized into three streams: Discovery, Application, and Vision & Impact.
Discovery:
From the fundamental forces shaping our Universe to the tiniest building blocks of matter, the Discovery theme explores cutting-edge research into the foundations of the physical world. We invite abstracts that delve into new models/theories, experimental progress, and emerging insights into the nature of space, time, and matter. Whether your work challenges existing paradigms or refines our understanding of the cosmos, this theme highlights research that pushes the boundaries of physics knowledge. Share your discoveries and contribute to the ongoing exploration of the universe at its most fundamental level.
Application:
Physics drives innovation across disciplines, translating fundamental principles into transformative technologies. The Application theme welcomes contributions which showcase how physics can enhance real-world systems and improve daily lives. From biomedical advances to precision instrumentation, energy solutions to quantum applications, this theme highlights the interplay between theory and practice. If your research bridges physics and technology, solving challenges through novel applications, we invite you to contribute and demonstrate the power of physics in shaping the future of applied sciences.
Vision & Impact:
Physics does not exist in isolation—it shapes and is shaped by society. The Vision & Impact theme focuses on STEM education, equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), outreach, sustainability, and the other broader impacts that broaden participation and transform the field. We seek abstracts that address innovative teaching methods, community engagement, breakdown of barriers to participation, and strategies for a more inclusive and accessible physics landscape. Whether you are reimagining physics education, designing impactful outreach initiatives, or advocating for systemic change, we invite you to share your work and inspire meaningful progress in how physics is taught, shared, and experienced by diverse communities.
When submitting your abstract, please take into account these themes for the conference. We encourage you to submit up to two abstracts to contribute towards the conference. However, please use separate form for each individual submission. The deadline for submitting abstracts is end of day Tuesday April 22nd, 2025.
Please submit your abstract using this form. As a note, the form does not autosave, so please prepare you abstract in advance:
If you face any difficulties submitting an abstract, please email the organizers at wipc2025[at]queensu[dot]ca