Graduate students around the world who are pursuing particle physics now have a new destination for expanding their knowledge and sharpening their skills: Canada. This summer, the Tri-Institute Summer School on Elementary Particles (TRISEP) will be inaugurated with a cohort of students travelling to Vancouver to master the pioneering topics of collider physics, neutrino physics, dark matter, Monte-Carlo simulation, and physics beyond the Standard Model.
The new international summer school is convened by Canada's three subatomic physics powerhouses: TRIUMF in experimental particle physics, Perimeter Institute in theoretical physics, and SNOLAB in deep underground physics. Taken together, these three institutions not only give Canada a competitive advantage on the world stage, but they also give international students an opportunity to learn about and then pursue the hottest science topics with some of the leaders.
"This summer school is an opportunity for the most inquisitive minds on the planet to gather with some of the leading thinkers to learn, challenge, and grow," said Nigel S. Lockyer, director of TRIUMF, Canada's national laboratory for particle and nuclear physics.
A recent independent analysis by the Council of Canadian Academies showed that Canada is one of the world's top six national performers in terms of physics and astronomy (driven by particle and nuclear physics) as measured by bibliometric analysis and surveys of international scientists.
As director of SNOLAB, Nigel Smith added, "I am thrilled to be involved in this program. With one of the world's deepest and cleanest underground laboratories, Canada is inviting the world to propose and develop the best experiments to drive breakthrough discovery and to inspire the next generation of researchers."
"Canada's growth into a world leader in basic physics is very exciting. This summer school is a collaborative enterprise between SNOLAB, TRIUMF, and Perimeter Institute to attract top students globally and prepare them to become leaders in the field," said Neil Turok, director of the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics.
The launch of the new Tri-Institute Summer School on Elementary Particles is being overseen by Anadi Canepa, Oliver Stelzer-Chilton, David Morrissey, Itay Yavin, Cliff Burgess, Bernd Stelzer, and Nigel Smith.
With the joined forces of the three leading institutes, this new school is set out to inspire the next generation of researchers.
To learn more about the school or register to participate, please visit: http://www.trisep.ca.
Taken from an Interactions Press Release