CAP Congress 2026
When: June 24, 2026
Where: University of Ottawa/Carleton University
The Canadian Association of Physicists is a national network of physicists working in educational, industrial, and research settings. This year, the University of Ottawa and Carleton University are hosting CAP Congress 2026. Planning on attending? Make sure to connect with Nordion’s Chris Howard and to check out his presentation.
From Dissertation to Design Reviews: Physics in the Private Sector
Presenter: Chris Howard, Manager, Radiation Systems and Controls Engineering
When: Wednesday, June 24th, 10:15 – 12:00
Symposium: Private Sector Physics
This talk explores what it means to be a physicist in the private sector through experience at Nordion, where applied physics supports nuclear technology, engineering, and global health. Industrial physics focuses less on publications and more on delivering reliable, measurable outcomes within constraints of safety, regulation, customer satisfaction, schedule, and cost. Using examples from radiation physics, dosimetry, and mathematical modelling, the presentation shows how fundamental principles are translated into practical, high‑impact solutions. The talk also discusses collaboration across disciplines and offers perspective on career paths for physicists considering non‑academic roles.