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Students & Teachers

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TRIUMF offers a variety of education and outreach programs for students and teachers.  The objectives of the programs are to:

  • Share the excitement of the scientific adventure via programs at various levels of engagement;
  • Inspire young people to learn more about particle & nuclear physics;
  • Showcase TRIUMF’s research activities as a resource for real-world lessons in the value of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education; and
  • Illustrate the value and long-term impact of curiosity-driven research.

 

 

Physics in Action Video Series

The Physics In Action lesson series teaches high-school students about the physical sciences and shows them that physics, in addition to being fun and exciting, can lead to rewarding careers in Canada’s emerging knowledge-based economy.

  1. Approaching the Speed of Light
  2. Electromagnetism and Circular Motion in a Cyclotron

Student Work-Term Opportunities

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Saturday Morning Lecture Series

This year's topic for TRIUMF's free public lectures is Frontiers of Modern Physics.

View upcoming lectures

If you would like to book a student tour, please contact the tours coordinator by email or phone (604.222.7582)