Canadian Acoustics: Announcements

CAA AGM on March 23 at 4:00 PM (EDT) via ZOOM

2026-03-20T07:06:11+00:00

Dear CAA Members and Colleagues,

As recently announced by our current President, Umberto Berardi, the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Canadian Acoustical Association (CAA) will be held online.

The meeting is scheduled for March 23 at 4:00 PM (EDT) and will take place via Zoom:
https://etsmtl.zoom.us/j/98164280661

Please note that only CAA members in good standing are eligible to attend and vote at the AGM. You may verify/renew your membership at the following link (please make sure you are already logged in for the link to work properly):
https://jcaa.caa-aca.ca/index.php/jcaa/user/subscriptions

Kindly note that the meeting will be recorded. This recording will be used solely to facilitate the preparation of the official minutes, document quorum, and ensure the integrity of votes cast during the election process.

The proposed agenda is as follows:

Call to Order
President’s Report
Editor-in-Chief’s Report (Canadian Acoustics)
Secretary’s Report
Treasurer’s Report
Award Coordinator’s Report
Social Media Editor’s Report
Election of Directors
Adjournment

Please also note that three Director positions will become vacant, as the current incumbents are not seeking re-election.

Nominations may be made from the floor during the meeting. In addition, as Past President, I am actively seeking and encouraging nominations for new Directors. If you are interested, or would like to suggest a candidate, or to get more information and the role and duties, please feel free to contact me directly at:
past-president@caa-aca.ca

We look forward to your participation.

Jérémie

Prof. Jérémie Voix, P.Eng., Ph.D.

Past President, Canadian Acoustical Association

Editor-in-Chief, Canadian Acoustics

Exciting News: Transition to Online Access for Canadian Acoustics Journal

2024-04-21T15:49:46+00:00

Dear Members of the CAA and Readers of Canadian Acoustics Journal,

As we continue to adapt to the ever-evolving landscape of scholarly publishing, I am pleased to share some important updates regarding the future of Canadian Acoustics, that you probably already read is the latest issue of Canadian Acoustics:

During our last October 2023 AGM, a pivotal decision was made regarding the distribution of our journal. Moving forward, Canadian Acoustics will predominantly be available online, marking a significant shift from our traditional hardcopy distribution method. Hardcopy subscriptions will remain available through a premium subscription option for those who prefer this format.

For those curious about the rationale behind this decision and the numerous benefits it offers, I encourage you to peruse the December 2023 editorial, where I delve deeper into this transition. And we are not the only ones in our academic community to undertake such a move: our colleagues from the venerable Acoustical Society of America have announced their plans to cease altogether printing issues of the Journal of the Acoustical Society of America (JASA) in January 2025, transitioning it to a fully-online publication.

All memberships in the Canadian Acoustical Association and subscriptions to Canadian Acoustics have been seamlessly transitioned to an "electronic only" format following the December 2023 issue. This means that each journal issue will be conveniently delivered directly to your e-mail inbox as a fully "web responsive" HTML document (next one shall be the March 2024 issue that is on hold to feature the proceedings of the joint ASA/AWC2024 conference). CAA members and subscribers will enjoy exclusive access to all published articles, with articles becoming open access to all readership 12 months after their initial publication.

Acknowledging that this transition represents a significant departure from our longstanding tradition of mailing hardcopies for over 51 years, we are eager to hear your feedback and accommodate any special requests you may have. In closing, I extend my gratitude for your unwavering support and enthusiasm as we embrace this exciting new chapter for Canadian Acoustics. Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Steven Garrett’s Understanding Acoustics: An experimentalist’s view of sound and vibration

2021-01-06T16:31:48+00:00

The Paul S. Veneklasen Research Foundationis wanted to make members of the Canadian Acoustical Association aware that the first “open access” acoustics textbook is now available for free download worldwide. The e-book version of the second edition of Steven Garrett’s Understanding Acoustics: An experimentalist’s view of sound and vibration can be downloaded from the Springer web site at the link provided below: https://www.springer.com/in/book/9783030447861