2025 Program
“The International Association of Physics Students {iaps} Perspectives ” by Niloofar Jokar
When: Thursday May 22, 2025
16:00 CEST (10:00 EDT)
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Niloofar Jokar, President of IAPS, MSc student in Theoretical Particle Physics at the University of Base (CH)
Biography:
Niloofar Jokar is the President of the International Association of Physics Students (IAPS) and an MSc student in Theoretical Particle Physics at the University of Basel, Switzerland. With extensive experience on the IAPS Executive Committee, she has held key roles such as Events Manager and Vice-President, demonstrating leadership in managing EC operations and organizing major global events like ICPS and PLANCKS. Niloofar also chairs the Affiliated Commission 5 (AC5) of the International Union of Pure and Applied Physics (IUPAP), and is a member of the IUPAP Working Group 5: Women in Physics, advocating for the support and advancement of young scientists.
Passionate about international collaboration, Niloofar believes that science transcends borders and thrives through diverse perspectives. She is dedicated to amplifying the voices of young scientists, ensuring their ideas shape the future of the physics community. With a focus on inclusivity, Niloofar strives to create equal opportunities for physicists from all backgrounds, aiming to build a more diverse, interconnected, and supportive scientific community.
Abstract:
The International Association of Physics Students (IAPS) is a global network that unites and empowers physics students, fostering academic and professional growth, international collaboration, and scientific engagement. Representing over 100,000 students worldwide, IAPS provides a dynamic platform for young physicists to connect, exchange ideas, and actively shape the future of science. Rooted in the principles of scientific advancement, internationalism, and inclusivity, IAPS ensures that the voices of young physicists are represented and play an active role in key global scientific discussions and dialogues. By amplifying the youth perspective, IAPS strengthens its engagement and impact within the global scientific community through its partnerships with leading organizations such as the International Union of Pure and Applied Physics (IUPAP), the European Physical Society (EPS), and its membership in the International Science Council (ISC). Through its diverse network and student-led initiatives IAPS offers a wide range of events and activities. Two IAPS’s major annual events, the International Conference for Physics Students (ICPS) and the PLANCKS International Competition, bring together hundreds of students from around the world for scientific exchange, skill development, and cultural enrichment. Additionally, IAPS conducts outreach programs that inspire and ignite a passion for physics among students at early academic stages, ensuring a strong foundation for future scientists. This talk will highlight how IAPS advances these goals and showcase its commitment and involvement in major global initiatives including the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ) and the Earth Humanity Coalition serving the International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development (IDSSD).