From Quarks to Nuclear Imaging: fundamental research leading to benefits for society

Tue., Oct. 20, 2015 7:00 p.m. - Tue., Oct. 20, 2015 9:00 p.m.

Location: RIC 119 - Auditorium

FREE Parking: see map.

The event will be informal, with two short talks followed by a Q&A period. Refreshments will also be available at the conclusion.

Presentations:

- "The Quark Model" by Dr. G.M. Huber

- "Nuclear imaging & Safety Applications” by Dr. Z. Papandreou

Welcome Message: Dr. D. Gagnon, Dean, Faculty of Science

Q&A Period: Dr. N. Mobed, Head, Department of Physics

Left to right: Drs. Z. Papandreou and G.M. Huber

Nuclear Science Week is a broadly observed, week-long celebration to focus interest on all aspects of nuclear science and will take place October 19-23, 2015. The Department of Physics at the University of Regina will be participating in this event and is planning on having a pair of short public talks on October 20, at 7pm in Lecture Theatre RIC 119.

The prominence the province of Saskatchewan has placed on nuclear research, both in financial terms with the sale of yellow cake uranium and investment with both University's partnering with the Sylvia Fedoruk Canadian Centre for Nuclear Innovation to place more emphasis on research in nuclear imaging can not be understated. That is why we feel it is important to take part in Nuclear Science Week and invite the public to hear our researchers talk about fundamental and applied nuclear research, debunk some myths, and further educate on what is being developed now and in the future.