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11th PHAS Symposium

Dear PHAS members,

The Physics and Astronomy Department Graduate Association is pleased to announce the 11th PHAS Graduate Symposium, an annual, research-focused event showcasing graduate and undergraduate research within the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Calgary.

The symposium will take place on February 17, 2026, at the Hunter Student Commons (Rooms 122 & 127), on campus.

About the Symposium

The PHAS Graduate Symposium provides a platform for students to present their research, engage with peers, and receive constructive, detailed feedback from academic judges, including faculty members and postdoctoral researchers.

The event will feature:

• Keynote speaker(s)
• Graduate student oral presentations (competition)
• Graduate and undergraduate poster presentations (competition)
• Panel discussion
• Lunch and coffee breaks provided

Abstract Submission & Participation

• Graduate students are invited to submit abstracts for oral or poster presentations
• Undergraduate students may submit abstracts for poster presentations
• All submissions will be reviewed by academic reviewers to ensure compliance with the abstract template

This symposium offers an excellent opportunity to present your work, develop communication skills, and receive valuable feedback on your research.

Organization & Sponsorship

The symposium is organized by the Physics and Astronomy Department Graduate Association and is sponsored by the Department of Physics and Astronomy and the Quality Money Program.

The PHAS DGA is a student organization that represents the students of the Department of Physics and Astronomy to the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

Your DGA represents graduate students at meetings for the PHAS Department as well as the Faculty of Graduate Studies. We also organize social and academic events throughout the year such as the Annual PHAS Graduate Symposium, PHAS graduate assistant workshop, monthly coffee breaks, outdoor activities and more!

Chair: Gabrielle Lee
Vice-Chair: Mackenzie Moring
Vice President, Communication: Pouya Heidari, Ghazaleh Gholizadeh
Vice President, Academic: Armin Tabesh
Vice President, Events: Aria Jafari
Vice President, Internal: Mohsen Mehrani
Vice President, EDI: Ali Moradi
Medical Physics Representative: Thomas Peterson
Emeritus Chairs: CJ Osakwe, Pooja Woosaree

If you are interested in joining the PHAS DGA, please contact our Chair at the addresses listed below.

You can find out about the previous members of the PHAS DGA in this link! 

We encourage all students to approach us with any concerns or issues regarding graduate student life. We also welcome all student involvement in DGA activities. Please feel free to contact any of the committee members if you would like more information.