2022 Scholarship Recipients
The CAP is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2022 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.
Stoicheff
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Ms. Kate Fenwick , University of Ottawa / NRC ,
in recognition of high academic standing, success in research publications, and leadership and commitment to STEM gender diversity.
"It is a great honor to receive this scholarship in Boris P. Stoicheff's memory. I am now studying in one of the previous Herzberg labs at the National Research Council of Canada – part of the same group of labs in which Dr. Stoicheff researched while with the Herzberg group. His work on nonlinear optics built much of the foundation for my research today." view the press release
Carswell
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Ms. 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
Carswell
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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
