28 August 2023 to 1 September 2023
University of Vienna
Europe/Vienna timezone

Advances on the Pierre Auger Outreach and Education program

30 Aug 2023, 16:30
15m
Hörsaal 2 lecture hall (University of Vienna)

Hörsaal 2 lecture hall

University of Vienna

Universitätsring 1 A-1010 Vienna, Austria
Parallel talk Outreach and Education Outreach and Education

Speaker

Dr Gabriella Cataldi (INFN, sezione di Lecce - Italy)

Description

The Pierre Auger Observatory has implemented a novel method of astroparticle detection that combines various techniques and has an open data policy. The dissemination of information about the different astroparticle detection methods, ranging from surface water Cherenkov detectors to underground scintillator detectors, is now possible due to access to specialized tools for data analysis. This allows for the introduction of the topic of astroparticles to teachers and students at different educational levels. This marks a significant moment for the Observatory. In this presentation, we will discuss the diverse outreach initiatives undertaken by the Observatory, which have facilitated interaction among members of the international collaboration and enabled collaborative actions between the permanent staff of the Observatory in Malargüe and other institutions worldwide through synchronous meetings. These programs provide visitors with the opportunity to explore the environment of secondary particle cascades produced by cosmic rays, leading to a record number of monthly visitors since the opening of the Observatory 25 years ago.

Submitted on behalf of a Collaboration? Yes

Author

Dr Gabriella Cataldi (INFN, sezione di Lecce - Italy)

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