*APPLICATION DEADLINE FEBRUARY 9th 2023* Canadian Astroparticle Physics Summer School 2024:
5 – 11 May Organized by the Arthur B. McDonald Canadian Astroparticle Physics Research Institute and hosted by Queen’s University and SNOLAB The McDonald Institute is pleased to announce this year’s Canadian Astroparticle Physics Summer School (CAPSS). CAPSS 2024 is a free week-long undergraduate school that will introduce students to current topics in the field of astroparticle physics at Queen’s University and SNOLAB. Find out more on our website: https://mcdonaldinstitute.ca/capss-info/ or contact us at summerschool@mcdonaldinstitute.ca. Activities will include:– Lectures and hands-on activities in particle physics, detector development, neutrino physics, dark matter astrophysics and cosmology, and more!– An enriched Masterclass on the Nobel Prize winning SNO experiment– Two days at the world-famous SNOLAB facility– Social events and networking opportunities Topics covered include:-Astrophysical Evidence and Cosmology of Dark Matter-Models and Signals of Dark Matter-Direct Detection of Dark Matter: Techniques, Applications, and Current Status of the Field-Neutrinos: A History, Mass Theory and Neutrino-less Double-Beta Decay-Detecting Neutrino Oscillations using the SNO Experiment
Fees:There is no registration fee, but successful applicants will need to pay a deposit of $100, reimbursable upon satisfactory completion of the school. Accommodations and most food are covered at the school, but successful applicants will need to arrange their own travel to and from Queen’s University. Application Process:For information on how to apply, see https://mcdonaldinstitute.ca/capss-how-to-apply/.The application deadline is February 9th, and successful applicants will be notified by March.