2023 Scholarship Recipients
The CAP is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2023 CAP student scholarships, made possible through the generous donations of CAP members to the CAP Foundation and, in the case of the Carswell scholarships, a generous endowment from the Carswell Family Foundation.
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Éloïse Faehndrich , UBC ,
in recognition of her excellent academic record as well as her proven passion for and skill at physics and physics pedagogy. She has done outstanding work over the years with young people, providing her with invaluable experience that will serve her well in her future career in education. Éloïse cites the love of mystery as one of the things that drew her to physics. As a teacher, she hopes to "engage students in that aspect of learning where mystery meets wonder.’'.
"Truly I feel honoured to be a recipient. Winning this scholarship feels like both a gift to be treasured and a responsibility to be fulfilled. I'm so excited to start walking alongside students and together look around at this beautiful and crazy and unbelievable world we live in and invite them into the art of asking questions." view the press release
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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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"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." view the press release
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Michelle Sullivan , University of Alberta ,
in recognition of to recognize her strong academic record and passion for teaching physics as demonstrated by her outstanding work as a teaching assistant and outreach activities. Ms. Sullivan takes "great personal satisfaction from sharing physics..." and is keen to point out that "physics is at play in [our] everyday activities".
"I am honored to be selected to receive the Allan Carswell Physics Educator Scholarship and to have the support of the Canadian Association of Physicists as I pursue my bachelor of education degree. I would also like to thank the Carswell Family Foundation for their generous endowment. I look forward to working in a classroom and inspiring the next generation of physicists." view the press release
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Jay Florica , University of Guelph ,
in recognition of to recognize his outstanding academic record and exceptional teaching potential. Mr. Florica is dedicated to explaining complicated physics concepts in simple and understandable ways. He wishes to inspire students to get excited about learning and make a difference in their lives.
"It is a real blessing to be selected for this award. I greatly appreciate the generosity of the donors who made this scholarship possible. Thank you very much." view the press release
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Samantha Scarfe , University of Ottawa ,
in recognition of Although the form does not allow it, we strongly recommend that both Samantha Scarfe and Joshua Mogyoros be awarded the Carswell Scholarship. Both are outstanding, highly motivated physicists and educators who have the ability to make a big difference to physics pedagogy at the secondary school level. If it proves impossible to give two awards, then the single award should go to Samantha Scarfe.
"I have often had the privilege of first-handedly observing that when students are challenged to step back, think slowly, intuitively, and meaningfully, a massive shift in attitude almost always takes place. As an educator, seeing this shift is indescribably rewarding, and what I will continue to seek in my career as a high-school physics educator." view the press release
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Joshua Mogyoros , University of Toronto ,
in recognition of Although the form does not allow it, we strongly recommend that both Samantha Scarfe and Joshua Mogyoros be awarded the Carswell Scholarship. Both are outstanding, highly motivated physicists and educators who have the ability to make a big difference to physics pedagogy at the secondary school level. If it proves impossible to give two awards, then the single award should go to Samantha Scarfe.
"The generous endowment from the Allan Carswell Family Foundation will allow me to pursue my Ontario College of Teachers certificate and maintain my volunteer commitments ... [It] will allow me to pursue this career path and hopefully inspire future students for a love of physics the way I have been, and continue to be, inspired." view the press release
