Scott Greenhorn received his Bachelor of Science (honours) degree in mathematical physics on June 4 during USask's 2019 spring convocation ceremonies. On June 7, Greenhorn will become a two-time USask alumnus when he receives a Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree (with distinction), in engineering physics.
Greenhorn, who was raised in Saskatoon and attended St. Joseph High School, began his post-secondary education studying engineering physics in USask's College of Engineering. He then started studying mathematical physics in the College of Arts and Science to supplement his engineering physics courses.
"(Engineering physics) is a very broad degree covering a lot of subjects in physics, but only allows for two science electives while I wanted to pursue classes in quantum mechanics, relativity and the mathematical backgrounds of both," Greenhorn said. "Engineering and physics classes are great, but the focus is often on the scientific results and applications and I wanted to have a slightly deeper appreciation of the mathematical tools underlying the science."
In September, Greenhorn will begin graduate studies in the Erasmus Mundus Master Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (EMM-NANO+) program in Europe. The master's degree program is offered by a consortium of five universities and is coordinated by KU Leuven in Belgium, where Greenhorn will study during his first year. His second year of graduate studies will take place at Université Grenoble Alpes in France.
Studying in Belgium and France was made possible after Greenhorn received a scholarship offered by the European Union to students taking an Erasmus Mundus joint master's program. The scholarship is valued at 49,000 euros, or about $75,000 CDN.
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