Event Time:
Saturday, October 25, 2025 | 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Event Location:
UBC Mathematics Department (1984 Mathematics Road, UBC-V campus; Room: Math 100
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2025-10-25T18:00:00
UBC Applied Mathematics Meeting
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UBC Applied Mathematics Meeting — Register by October 18, 2025
We are excited to invite you to the "UBC Applied Mathematics Meeting" this Fall. It is a one-day conference dedicated to the newly created SIAM Student Chapter at UBC, Vancouver, Canada.
About the event: The conference aims to bring together mathematicians, researchers, and students to exchange ideas, present research, and foster collaborations within the mathematical community. The conference will contain 10-20 minute talks given by both senior and young researchers. The goal of the talks is to have high-level accessible presentations. They should aim to be understandable by an early PhD student, with the stretch goal of all the attendees from varied research backgrounds/departments/career levels to get something out of each presentation.
Themed sessions for the conference are:- Optimization and machine learning,- Mathematical biology,- Mathematical physics,- Numerical PDEs,- Applied algebraic geometry.
Date: October 25th, 2025 (Saturday) Time: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Address: UBC Mathematics Department - 1984 Mathematics Rd, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z2 Room: MATH 100
Registration: https://www.ubcsiamchapter.ca/sign-up Registration deadline: October 18th.
We also welcome early-stage researchers to give a short talk or present a poster. See more details in the registration link above.
Event Location:
UBC Mathematics Department (1984 Mathematics Road, UBC-V campus; Room: Math 100
Event Time:
Tuesday, October 28, 2025 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Event Location:
In the atrium outside of HENN 200
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2025-10-28T11:00:00
2025-11-28T12:00:00
PHAS Tuesday Tea!
Event Information:
We welcome you to our Weekly PHAS TUESDAY TEA!
This is the best physics community tea event in town!
Join us Tuesdays from 11am-noon in the atrium outside of HENN 200 for some social chit-chat and tasty treats!
We welcome all new summer students, new grad students, staff and faculty to meet new-to-you colleagues, catch up with your physics community and to learn about current happenings in the PHAS Department.
Your hosts from the EDI Community Building Working Group are:
Jess McIver
Adele Ruosi
Evan Goetz
Mona Berciu
Howard Li
Mandana Amiri
We look forward to meeting you!
Event Location:
In the atrium outside of HENN 200
Event Time:
Tuesday, November 4, 2025 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Event Location:
In the atrium outside of HENN 200
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2025-11-04T11:00:00
2025-11-04T12:00:00
PHAS Tuesday Tea
Event Information:
We welcome you to our Weekly PHAS TUESDAY TEA!
This is the best physics community tea event in town!
Join us Tuesdays from 11am-noon in the atrium outside of HENN 200 for some social chit-chat and tasty treats!
We welcome all new summer students, new grad students, staff and faculty to meet new-to-you colleagues, catch up with your physics community and to learn about current happenings in the PHAS Department.
Your hosts from the EDI Community Building Working Group are:
Jess McIver
Adele Ruosi
Evan Goetz
Mona Berciu
Howard Li
Mandana Amiri
We look forward to meeting you!
Event Location:
In the atrium outside of HENN 200
Event Time:
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Event Location:
Earth Sciences Building (ESB) 1013 (2207 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC)
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2025-11-05T18:00:00
2025-11-05T19:00:00
VOLCANO
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The Pacific Museum of Earth and the Department of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences at UBC present VOLCANO, a one-of-a-kind comedy show by scientist-turned-comedian Ben Miller.
In 2023, Ben became the first stand-up comedian ever selected as an Artist in Residence at Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park — and yes, he’s actually told jokes in front of a lava lake. In this 60-minute show, he blends volcanology, entomology, Hawaiian history, and everyday quirks (like cats and cookies) into sharp, clever comedy that’s equal parts hilarious and educational.
Whether you’re a scientist, a teacher, a student, or just here for some jokes, you’ll never look at a volcano the same way again. Audiences have called VOLCANO “nerdy and vivid,” “hilarious and clever,” and “the best volcanology jokes you’ll ever hear.”
About Ben
Ben Miller is a NYC-based scientist turned comedian. Over the past 8 years, he has performed at top clubs such as Broadway Comedy Club, Carolines, and The Stand. Ben was once ranked as the top roast battler in NYC. He has a degree in Materials Science and Engineering, has worked on a science bus, 3D printed cookies, and even diffused a few bar fights while on stage. In 2022, Ben’s debut hour, Stand-Up Science, had a completely sold-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and he now tours internationally.
✨ Tickets are free, and everyone is welcome. If you’re able, we invite you to make a donation (suggested $5–$20) to support the Pacific Museum of Earth’s educational programs. [Donate here].
Tickets (free, registration required): https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/volcano-a-science-comedy-show-by-ben-miller-tickets-1752198455749?aff=oddtdtcreator
Event Location:
Earth Sciences Building (ESB) 1013 (2207 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC)
Event Time:
Friday, November 14, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Event Location:
H.R. MacMillan Space Centre (1100 Chestnut St. Vancouver, BC V6J 3J9)
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2025-11-14T18:00:00
2025-11-14T22:30:00
Cosmic Nights: The Search for Life with SETI
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The H.R. MacMillan Space Centre celebrates Cosmic Nights!
November 14th: (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence)
Meet our PHAS graduate students showcasing a booth at this popular event! We'll be doing our best to respond to the question of what other life could be out there, beyond our terrestrial planet.
This 19+ event is for all those who are interested in space, our universe and beyond!
Tickets can be found at: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/cosmic-nights-the-search-for-life-with-seti-tickets-1689673562109?aff=Website
Event Location:
H.R. MacMillan Space Centre (1100 Chestnut St. Vancouver, BC V6J 3J9)
Event Time:
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Event Location:
In the atrium outside of HENN 200
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2025-11-18T11:00:00
2025-11-18T12:00:00
PHAS Tuesday Tea!
Event Information:
We welcome you to our Weekly PHAS TUESDAY TEA!
This is the best physics community tea event in town!
Join us Tuesdays from 11am-noon in the atrium outside of HENN 200 for some social chit-chat and tasty treats!
We welcome all new summer students, new grad students, staff and faculty to meet new-to-you colleagues, catch up with your physics community and to learn about current happenings in the PHAS Department.
Your hosts from the EDI Community Building Working Group are:
Jess McIver
Adele Ruosi
Evan Goetz
Mona Berciu
Howard Li
Mandana Amiri
We look forward to meeting you!
Event Location:
In the atrium outside of HENN 200
Event Time:
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 | 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Event Location:
HENN 202
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2025-11-19T17:30:00
2025-11-19T20:00:00
PHAS Career Night
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PHAS undergrads, come meet our PHAS Alumni panel to get some good stories, tips, tricks and recommendations on carving out a career path with a Physics, or Astronomy degree in Canada and abroad.
Panelists, faculty and staff will be available after the presentations for questions and networking!
Event Location:
HENN 202
Event Time:
Thursday, November 20, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Event Location:
Vancouver Public Library - Central Branch (Alice MacKay Room, Lower Level)
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2025-11-20T18:00:00
2025-11-20T19:30:00
How the Universe Works: How did the Universe begin?
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Curious about how the universe actually works? Join the experts from UBC’s Department of Physics and Astronomy to find out fun facts about everything from the Milky Way to radio waves in this new, accessible science series: How the Universe Works! All are welcome!
Abstract:
In this talk we will explore how measurements we make today tell us the age of the Universe, and about conditions when it was much younger. We have very direct evidence for conditions when the Universe was one week old and when it was a few minutes old. With a specialized camera at the South pole we are probing the first tiny fraction of the first second.
Bio:
Mark Halpern is a Physics Professor at UBC who builds instruments to study cosmology. He studies the thermal glow from the early Universe with instruments put into deep space or at the peaks of the Chilean Andes or the glaciers of the South Pole.
Event Location:
Vancouver Public Library - Central Branch (Alice MacKay Room, Lower Level)
Event Time:
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Event Location:
In the atrium outside of HENN 200
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2025-11-25T11:00:00
2025-11-25T12:00:00
PHAS Tuesday Tea!
Event Information:
We welcome you to our Weekly PHAS TUESDAY TEA!
This is the best physics community tea event in town!
Join us Tuesdays from 11am-noon in the atrium outside of HENN 200 for some social chit-chat and tasty treats!
We welcome all new summer students, new grad students, staff and faculty to meet new-to-you colleagues, catch up with your physics community and to learn about current happenings in the PHAS Department.
Your hosts from the EDI Community Building Working Group are:
Jess McIver
Adele Ruosi
Evan Goetz
Mona Berciu
Howard Li
Mandana Amiri
We look forward to meeting you!
Event Location:
In the atrium outside of HENN 200
Event Time:
Sunday, November 30, 2025 | 1:15 pm - 3:00 pm
Event Location:
HEBB 100
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2025-11-30T15:00:00
2025 Faraday Show: A Science Show for Kids and their Families
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Hey Vancouver kids and families!
Our annual Faraday Show is UBC’s premium science lecture, designed for children and all those who are ‘young at heart’. It is presented by UBC Physics & Astronomy students, faculty and staff.
This year’s theme is: Expanding our Senses & Movements with Tech! We will explore questions such as: What is it like to see beyond the dark like reindeer, or snakes? How can we sense invisible forces? and How can tech improve our balance?
All these questions and more will be answered through fun demonstrations and hands-on activities!
Show schedule:
Pre-Show (table top demonstrations): 1:15PM – 1:55PM
Stage Show (stage presentations): 2:00PM – 3:00PM
Where: HEBB Theatre 2045 East Mall, UBC Vancouver campus. The North Parkade is the closest parking lot to the HEBB building.
When: SUNDAY, November 30th, 2025
Science Fair: 1:00PM – 1:55PM Stage Show: 2:00PM – 3:00PM
Cost: FREE! We ask that you please bring non-perishable food items to support Greater Vancouver Food Bank member, The Kettle Society. RSVP HERE so we know that you’re coming! We recommend arriving 15-20 minutes earlier for good seats.
*Planning Tip* Plan a day on campus! Mention “Faraday Show” at the Beaty Biodiversity Museum on Sunday November 30th, between 10am-5pm and get 50% off admission.
This show is FREE! We ask that you please bring non-perishable food items to support Greater Vancouver Food Bank member, The Kettle Society. We will collect items on site.
No RSVP required, although we recommend arriving 15-20 minutes earlier for good seats.
Event Location:
HEBB 100