WINNIPEG, MB – The University of Winnipeg physics students took silver and bronze medals at the recent international University Physics Competition putting them in the top 18% and 26% of the 121 teams that hail from the United States, Europe, the Middle East, India, and China.
Bronze Team – Sarah Campbell, Steven Casson, and Veronica Fieldhouse
The Silver team of Nils Deppe, Jared Enns, & Nick Reid did their analysis on the problem on entry of a spaceprobe into the orbit of Jupiter. The bronze team of Sarah Campbell, Steven Casson, and Veronica Fieldhouse worked on the nature of life on alien planets as did UWinnipeg’s third team of Gabriel Chernitsky, Allison Kolly, and Dean Mikulik who earned the title of accomplished competitor.
“The University Physics Competition is unusual among academic contests in that it requires teams to demonstrate research skills,” explains Dr. Andrew Frey, UWinnipeg Assistant Professor, Physics. “Our students’ high standing in this international contest reflects extremely well on their preparation to deal with real-world issues on a global stage.”
Accomplished competitor – Gabriel Chernitsky, Allison Kolly, and Dean Mikulik
In this extremely competitive University Physics Competition, students work in teams of three at their home colleges and universities all over the world. They are given only 48 hours to solve a problem using theoretical analysis of the scenario as well as using the principles of physics. They must write and submit a formal paper detailing their findings. During the contest, teams may use books, journals, the Internet, and computer programs, but they may not consult with any people outside of their team. For more information on this competition please visit http://www.uphysicsc.com.
