International Association of Physics Students

We are excited to announce Conor Ryan as the winner of the IUPAP AC5 Early Career Scientist Prize! Conor’s remarkable contributions to quantum technology and his leadership in the physics community are truly commendable. Selected as a Laidlaw Scholar at Trinity College Dublin, Conor excelled in his research on quantum technology and played a key role in advocating for Ireland’s CERN membership. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the juries for their diligent work and to International Union of Pure and Applied Physics (IUPAP) for funding this prestigious prize. Juries: Chair of Jury: Prof. James Kneller, Northeastern University London Vice Chair of Jury: Dr. Barbora BRUANT GULEJOVA, University of Bern Dr. Sofia Ferreira Teixeira, CIC nanoGUNE Dr. Christian Wiebeler, Universität Augsburg Dr. Andreas Mayer, University College London Prof. Kosmas L. Tsakmakidis, University of Athens #IAPS #Physics #Student #EarlyCareerScientist

The United Nations declared 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology. This year-long, worldwide initiative will celebrate the contributions of #QuantumScience to technological progress over the past century, raise global awareness of its importance to #SustainableDevelopment in the 21st century, and ensure that all nations have access to #quantum education and opportunities. We want to congratulate the American Physical Society for this amazing initiative! And, of course, a big thank you to the International Union of Pure and Applied Physics (IUPAP) for valuing young voices and providing them opportunities to be heard and showcase. We're thrilled that IAPS is part of this partnership, highlighting the essential role of young physicists in driving innovation and ensuring equitable access to quantum education and opportunities worldwide. Learn more about #IYQ2025: https://quantum2025.org/

🌈 IAPS is excited to announce the start of PRIDE Month! 🌈 Pride Month honors diversity and the vibrant LGBTQIA community. At IAPS, we embrace uniqueness, and we vow to break down barriers that discriminate against LGBTQIA people. The values of acceptance and respect are essential for fostering unity and advancing science and society as a whole. Let's celebrate the beauty of diversity and work together for a future where equality is a reality! #IAPS #Physics #PRIDEMonth #Inclusion #Diversity

💫ICPS 2024 - Tbilisi, Georgia 💫 The International Conference of Physics Students (ICPS) is an annual conference organised for physics students by the National Committees of the International Association of Physics Students. The first ever ICPS was held in in Budapest, Hungary in 1986. From this point on, dozens of countries have hosted the event over the decades 🌍 The ICPS will take place at the beautiful city of Tbilisi, Georgia. From August 4th to 11th, 2024, ICPS 2024 will transform the streets of Tbilisi into a vibrant hub of scientific exploration, innovation, and global solidarity 💙 Under the auspices of the Tbilisi Free School • თბილისის თავისუფალი სკოლა - Free University of Tbilisi, the conference will unfold as a weeklong celebration of scientific and cross-cultural exchange. From captivating keynote lectures to hands-on laboratory demonstrations, participants will have the opportunity to delve into the forefront of physics research and collaborate with peers from diverse backgrounds 💫 And, if you're a physics student from a developing country, the IUPAP offers you travel support! 📌Registration is open until May 27th! More info: https://www.icps.ge/

🌟 International Association of Physics Students Celebrates IDL 2024 International Day of Light celebrations have been a vital part of IAPS’s outreach since 2018. As a member of the IDL Steering Committee, we annually fund outstanding outreach activities by our National and Local Committees, offering students of all backgrounds amazing opportunities. This year, we’re excited to have supported events across Europe and Asia, expecting hundreds of participants. 🔵Kathmandu: School visits (13-17 April) focusing on the role of light in biophysics, bridging the educational gap in Nepal through hands-on experiments and interactive discussions. 🔵Croatia: Workshop (16 May) near Zagreb, educating students about lasers, light's duality, color mixing, and astrophysics with hands-on experiments and short lectures. 🔵Saint Petersburg: University event and excursion (17 May), featuring a lecture at SPbPU, a master class on holograms, and a museum visit to inspire high school and bachelor students towards optics and photonics. 🔵Philippines: School visits (throughout May), engaging high school students in remote areas with interactive activities and demonstrations on optics and photonics. Special thanks to Anna Christoforidou, our Outreach Manager, whose dedication and efforts made these events possible! #IDL2024 #PhysicsStudents #IAPS #ScienceForAll

🌟 Big Announcement! 🌟 Applications for the AC5 Early Career Scientist Prize in partnership with International Union of Pure and Applied Physics (IUPAP) are now OPEN! 🏆✨ Are you a young physicist making waves in your field? Don't miss your chance to be recognized for your brilliance! 🌍💡 🔗 Visit the link: https://lnkd.in/gTQq8YXa #IAPS #Physics #Students

✨ Gabriel Barrios, our Recruitment Manager, recently attended the Global Knowledge Dialogue in Chile, organized by the International Science Council. His participation reflects our commitment to fostering global collaborations and advancing scientific research for a sustainable future. 🌎 The event brought together scientific leaders, policymakers, and diplomats from over 30 countries to discuss pressing issues like climate change and sustainable development, whilst highlighting the importance of international cooperation, scientific diplomacy, and safeguarding academic freedom. #IAPS #Physics #Students

🌐 45 Early and Mid-Career Researchers (EMCR) representing young academies and young scientific groups from around the world joined us for the ISC EMCR Forum April Meeting to discuss the latest paper from the ISC Centre for Science Futures on Global Strategies for Accelerating #AI in Science and Research: “Preparing National Research Ecosystems for AI: Strategies and Progress in 2024”. 🔽 Mathieu Denis, Senior Director and head of the Centre for Science Futures presented the paper followed by remarks from Dureen Samandar Eweis, PhD, Science Officer who shared insights on her career as an early-career scientist transitioning from research towards science policy. 🔽 Hema Sridhar, co-author of the report "A guide for policy-makers: Evaluating rapidly developing technologies including AI, large language models and beyond" shared an overview of the key take-aways of the paper. 🔽 Tsoy followed with a discussion on the ISC's discussion paper on "Science organizations in the digital age" highlighting findings from a broad survey, detailed interviews, and case studies involving ISC Members. 🔽 This session provided valuable opportunities for the exchange of ideas and diverse perspectives, along with and future points of collaboration within the ISC EMCR community. Watch the recording here ⬇ https://lnkd.in/dkXgRmpq Join us for the upcoming meetings ⬇ Storytelling in Science: Science Communication and the Media: https://lnkd.in/eV8vJC6h ISC Early and Mid-Career Researchers (EMCR) Forum Meeting | 27 and 28 May: https://lnkd.in/d7sjB8fQ Gabriela Ivan Javier Garcia Martinez Arles Rodriguez Kim Fontaine-Skronski Katalin Solymosi Carolina Santacruz-Perez Cyrus Walther Quentin Loisel Andreea Molnar Almudena Agüero Rosina Ramos Camilo Delgado-Correal

🎉 Join us in extending a warm welcome to Irene Carrión López, our new Members and Advocacy Manager here at IAPS! With an academic background in Quantum Computing from the University of Stuttgart and her active involvement as a member of the NC - Spain and the AC5 Council, Irene brings her knowledge and enthusiasm to our team. We're excited to welcome her on this journey and we are thrilled create meaningful impact together! 🚀 #IAPS #Physics #Students

During the European Youth Week Kick Off 🚀 event in Brussels, Cyrus Walther, the President of IAPS, emphasized the significant contribution of young scientists in influencing the future of Europe. We are dedicated to showcasing the perspectives of physics students throughout Europe and providing a platform for them to engage in meaningful discussions and collaborations that will shape the future of science and innovation. ✨ #IAPS #Physics #Students #EuropeanYouthWeek