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The Official Twitter account for SFU Physics! Follow us for updates on events, experiments, and everyday examples of the exhilarating world of physics!

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Happening this Friday!
https://t.co/ZJTnqblQJo

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SFU and UBC Science Outreach invite you to an evening with Nobel Prize-winning physicist Donna Strickland at SFU Harbour Centre.

Detail and Registration: https://t.co/ZJTnqblQJo

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Reminder of the upcoming Saturday Morning Lectures!

Happening this Saturday, March 7 at the Surrey Library, City Centre Branch (Rm 401). Presentations by Ziliang Ye (UBC) and Greg Hackman (TRIUMF)

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New PRL! We find a giant isotope effect in silicon T centres: swapping H → D massively boosts lifetime and emission efficiency. Great modelling from Mark Turiansky (NRL). Lead authors Moein Kazemi & Mehdi Keshavarz pictured in our lab at SFU. https://t.co/vViXo95Fdr
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Come hear about how the "Music of the Universe" and how the Big Bang relates to biology!

Happening this Saturday Feb 7 at the Surrey Library, City Centre Branch (Rm 401). Presentations by Mark Van Raamsdonk (UBC) and Peter Unrau (SFU)

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Please join us to hear the panelists talk about their trajectories from #SFUstudent to employee. If you've been wondering what you can do with a #PhysicsDegree, this event is for you. We'll have prize draws for those who attend. #SFU #physics #SFUPhysics
https://t.co/e6bOBNpfNh

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Please join us to hear the panelists talk about their trajectories from #SFUstudent to employee. If you've been wondering what you can do with a #PhysicsDegree, this event is for you. We'll have prize draws for those who attend. #SFU #physics #SFUPhysics
https://t.co/e6bOBNpfNh

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Applications received by January 15, 2026 will receive full consideration. For a full description and application instructions, see
https://t.co/QPev5l2C4T

Ping me if you want to discuss!

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Out in @PhysRevE:
@SFUPhysics MSc student Sara Iranbakhsh reveals how symmetry mismatch between the components of nanoscale rotary motors affects their performance
https://t.co/pfF1nAmJ5i
Thanks for support @NSERC_CRSNG @TIPS_SPIIE

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LGBTQ+ STEM Spotlight Day 7: Kelsey Leonard

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Physics score big at this year's Faculty of Science Excellence Awards! We have 4 winners across various categories: Kero Lau, Gopolang Mohlabeng, Ricky Chu and Olha Farion. Congratulations to all!
Read more: https://t.co/lOKcZcP5lU

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LGBTQ+ STEM Spotlight Day 6: Gwen Grinyer

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We are so proud to see Dr. Igor Herbut win the Dresden Physics Prize!
Read more: https://t.co/R56j2cCIpV

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LGBTQ+ STEM Spotlight Day 5: Timnit Gebru

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LGBTQ+ STEM Spotlight Day 4: Nergis Mavalvala

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LGBTQ+ STEM Spotlight Day 3: Audrey Tang

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LGBTQ+ STEM Spotlight Day 2: Ben Barres

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LGBTQ+ STEM Spotlight Day 1: Frank Kameny

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Tuesday, November 18th is the International Day of 2SLGBTQIA+ People in STEM! For more information on this commemoration, visit https://t.co/fWch7eQF3f

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Don't miss this week's Saturday Morning Lecture taking place November 15 at the Surrey Library! Featuring Dr. Karen Kavanagh and Dr. Thomas Jennewein from SFU Physics!