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  • EinsteinPlus

EinsteinPlus is a one-week intensive workshop for Canadian and international high school teachers that focuses on modern physics including quantum physics, special relativity, and cosmology.EinsteinPlus also provides unique opportunities to learn some of the latest developments in physics from expert researchers at the forefront of their fields, enjoy lab tours and take part in social events with like-minded teachers from around the globe. Sessions include:

  • Innovative teaching strategies suitable for all areas of physics
  • Quantum physics: Wave-particle duality and the electron double-slit experiment
  • GPS and relativity
  • Dark matter as an application of uniform circular motion
  • Measuring Planck's constant using simple electronic circuit.

EinsteinPlus will take place from July 8 - 14, 2012 at Perimeter Institute in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.

IMPORTANT DATES

December 9, 2011 Applications available
May 2, 2012 Application deadline
May 21, 2012 Successful applicants notified
June 4, 2012 Intent to attend deadline
July 8 - 14, 2012 EinsteinPlus in session

ELIGIBILITY

We strongly encourage applications from those interested in conducting follow-up activities with other teachers at home for benefit of the wider education community. As the school will be conducted in English, applicants are expected to be fluent at speaking and writing in the English language. Only completed applications will be considered.

APPLICATION DETAILS

Applications for EinsteinPlus 2012 will be accepted beginning December 9, 2011. Teachers must submit their application, a letter of interest, and letter(s) of recommendation by May 2, 2012.

 
APPLICATION

Application Package (PDF or Word)


ABOUT THE PROGRAM

History and Testimonials


Frequently Asked Questions


Poster


2012 Participant List

A list of successful applicants and the program schedule will be listed here.

CONTACT
For more information please contact:

Laura Flatt
Outreach Coordinator
Tel: 519-569-7600, ext. 5080
eplus2012@perimeterinstitute.ca

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