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The 2022 Allan Carswell Physics Educator Scholarship

is awarded to

Eli Sollid

"This generous award from the Allan Carswell Family Foundation allows me to devote my all into learning how to facilitate student growth in physics. Through this learning, I hope to inspire a passion for the importance of physics in my students no matter the future they plan to pursue." winner citation

The Canadian Association of Physicists (CAP) is pleased to announce that the 2022 Allan Carswell Physics Educator Scholarship is awarded to Eli Sollid, University of Calgary, in recognition of his excellent academic record and strong physics knowledge as well as his great communication and pedagogical skills. These were evidenced in part by his completion of an original physics education research project that used interdisciplinary applications to create and implement a physics course designed to improve student attitudes towards physics. Eli believes that with the proper support students’ way of thinking about physics can undergo a significant transformation. The desire to provide this support is what "...continually impassions [him] to teach.’'
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After having the opportunity to research physics education in my undergraduate degree, I realized how important it is for students to have a high-quality physics education. Student attitudes towards physics are consistently negative, making it incredibly important to have quality physics educators to inspire Canadian students to pursue this profound science. My passion for physics was what originally inspired me to do research on how to improve student attitudes and will continue to be the reason why I will work to become the best physics teacher possible. I hope to see students become inspired not only by my passion for the subject, but by their own understanding of its beauty. If students can understand the material, then they are empowered to learn effectively and have positive attitudes towards physics. I hope to grow into a physics educator that has the proper skills and care to be able to foster their understanding. This generous award from the Allan Carswell Family Foundation will allow me to devote my all into learning how to facilitate student growth in physics while I complete my Bachelor of Education Degree with the goal of achieving my Alberta Teaching Professional Certification. This challenging and fulfilling career path of education will empower me to foster the next generation of Canadian Physicists. As I have been, and continue to be, inspired by the wonderful physics educators who have taught me, I likewise hope to inspire the love of physics in every student who walks through the door of my classroom. nominator citation

ABOUT the Scholarship

The Allan Carswell Physics Educator Scholarships, valued at up to $5000 each, are awarded annually to one or two physics students with a strong academic record and a demonstrated passion for physics and physics pedagogy. With the help of the Allan Carswell Physics Educator Scholarship, the winners will pursue a career in physics education at the secondary school level.

The Allan Carswell Physics Educator Scholarships were set up by the CAP and the CAP Foundation with a generous endowment from the Carswell Family Foundation to raise awareness at all levels of society that physics education is a vital, highly valued and rewarding career path while reinforcing the fact that a major in physics is valuable for many careers, not just research. Educators at all levels are crucial in that they must provide students of all genders and backgrounds with the passion, confidence and science literacy that will inspire them to seek out and succeed in gaining a physics education at the university level. These scholarships were first awarded in 2020. medal description

ABOUT the Canadian Association of Physicists (CAP)

The Canadian Association of Physicists, founded in 1945, is a professional association representing over 1600 individual physicists and physics students in Canada, the U.S. and overseas, as well as a number of Corporate, Institutional, and Departmental Members. In addition to its learned activities, the CAP, through its charitable arm - the CAP Foundation, also undertakes a number of activities intended to encourage students to pursue a career in physics. cap description

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For more information, please contact:

Mrs. Francine Ford, Executive Director
Canadian Association of Physicists
Tel: 343-361-3326
E-mail: execdir@cap.ca
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