Welcome to CERN to take part in the Swiss Famelab masterclass!
CERN's main site is in Switzerland, near the Meyrin village, in the outskirts of Geneva and a few meters from the French border. Please visit this page for directions. Tram 18 stops in front of the CERN Reception, close to the main gate (Entrance B) that you will have to use on Saturday 23rd March.
The CERN site is actually a large domain and, although it is indicated on the sign posting, it will not be obvious for you to find the Main Building. The app "MAP CERN" (freely available for iPhones and Androids) can be a valuable help. Alternatively, visit this site to find your way in or have a look at this simplified map.
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Programme of the Masterclass
You can find a detailed programme here (also available from the menu). Please note that the dinner in the CERN Restaurant and the overnight stay in the CERN hostel (single rooms with bathroom) are offered by the organizers.
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Trainer
This year's trainer is James Piercy.
James Piercy is a freelance science communicator and engagement officer at The John Innes Centre one of the U.K’s leading plant science research centres.
James has a degree in chemistry and MSc in science communication. He has been involved in writing, producing and delivering; science shows, workshops and dialogue events for wide ranging audiences since 1995. He is an honorary lecturer at the University of East Anglia supporting the teaching of science communication. James is a lead trainer for The Training Group and works extensively with researchers teaching presentation skills and methods to engage publics with research.
James is known for his low-key storytelling style of presentation and engaging audiences without props or demonstrations. He has appeared on television numerous times in the U.K including ‘The Investigators’ which was nominated for a Children’s BAFTA.
He holds the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts gold medal with distinction in Public Speaking and his radio prgramme ‘My Head’ was broadcast on BBC World Service and won the Royal Society radio award.
