Conveners
Education and Outreach: Education and Outreach
- Miroslav Myska (Czech Technical University in Prague (CZ))
- David Barney (CERN)
- Connie Potter (CERN)
Education and Outreach: Education and Outreach
- David Barney (CERN)
- Connie Potter (CERN)
- Miroslav Myska (Czech Technical University in Prague (CZ))
Education and Outreach: Education and Outreach
- David Barney (CERN)
- Connie Potter (CERN)
- Miroslav Myska (Czech Technical University in Prague (CZ))
Education and Outreach: Education and Outreach
- Miroslav Myska (Czech Technical University in Prague (CZ))
- Connie Potter (CERN)
- David Barney (CERN)
Education and Outreach: Education and Outreach
- Connie Potter (CERN)
- Miroslav Myska (Czech Technical University in Prague (CZ))
- David Barney (CERN)
The main mission of IPPOG, the International Particle Physics Outreach Group, is to bring the excitement of particle physics to the public and especially to the young generatiฮฟn. In the last years, IPPOG has undertaken to emphasize also the benefits to society from fundamental research. A tangible example is the particle therapy masterclass, an integral part of the masterclasses programme,...
Showcasing the ATLAS detector and its enormous facilities to local audiences often proves difficult as it's difficult to convey the sheer size of the project. In a project together with the National Videogame Museum (NVM) in Sheffield, we have developed a virtual tour through ATLAS and the CERN site. It can be used in a web browser but is also available for use with google cardboard, a cheap...
Exographer is a video game based on particle physics, coming out in 2024. It will put our field of research in brand new (gamer) hands. In Exographer, players use gluoboots or a photosphere to overcome obstacles while discovering, one by one, all the particles of the Standard Model. The levels are inspired by real laboratories (giant colliders and detectors, neutrino underground facilities,...
Virtual reality (VR) is emerging as a transformative tool across various disciplines, revolutionising the way we perceive and interact with objects, data, and their visualisation. In this talk, we present a novel CMS project wherein we use VR, utilising Meta Quest headsets, to create an immersive virtual experience. The virtual world features 3D models of the CMS detector and the underground...
CMS Virtual Visits allow thousands of people each year to experience CMS from the comfort of their own homes or schools. These visits are hosted online where people interact with CMS scientists as they are shown the experimental areas in Cessy, France, often in their own language! Not everybody can visit the site in person, but this should not be a barrier to experiencing everything CMS has to...
In the boardgame Sci-me!, you build up your own scientific laboratory, hire people to do research for you and try to get as many grants as possible to fund your research. Since publications are the scientific currency, your main goal is to publish your scientific findings.
Our game is a concept game designed for educational purposes. All actions in the game and their meta-level meaning are...
A novel approach to science communication is presented, using cake to explain particle physics ideas to engage new audiences. This talk will present a public engagement strategy where baking has been used to engage the general public, both at in-person events and with online platforms such as social media and virtual science fairs. This innovative approach using the juxtaposition of cake and...
The BeInspired project for high school students aims to dispel the myth that individuals are inherently inclined towards either the sciences (such as mathematics and physics) or the humanities and arts. Instead, the project seeks to foster a dialogue between the artistic and technical aspects of each individual.
The project began with an initial one-day workshop, where students were...
Creativity and vision are essential across disciplines, shaping both artistic and scientific endeavors. "Art & Science across Italy", a project led by the Italian National Institute for Nuclear Physics (INFN) in collaboration with CERN, cultivates a broad perspective in high-school students to disseminate scientific knowledge. Embracing the STEAM field, it integrates STEM and arts without...
The Cosmic Piano is designed to detect Muons generated by the arrival of cosmic rays to Earth. When Muons impact a module, sounds and flashes of light are generated, by means of a phase shift fiber and two avalanche photodiodes (APD) placed at the ends of the fiber, the flashes are detected, converting them into electrical pulses. The APDs collect the light produced by the scintillator...
For the first time ever, the CERN community has collaborated with established (non-science) writers to produce an anthology of fictional short stories. The stories, based on submissions of ideas from the world-wide CERN community, were put together in a book entitled Collisions : Stories from the Science of CERN, co-edited by Rob Appleby of Manchester University and Connie Potter of CERN. The...
I present a new method of teaching that blends a science fiction narrative into an intermediate
level astronomy course. โThe Salvation of the Yggdrasilโ is a sci-fi scenario where students must
solve a series of challenges to guide the people of an intergenerational spaceship through a
catastrophe and set them safely back on their journey to a new home amongst the stars. Each
challenge...
The CMS at DESY outreach Instagram account provides science communication and outreach for a large experimental particle physics group. It aims to promote science, engage young scientists in outreach and showcase their work. The Instagram platform was selected for its demographic alignment with the target stakeholders and broad user base in Germany and abroad.
The communication focuses on...
In 2021, CERNโs social media audience was not growing. The Organizationโs follower-base grew to 4.73Mtoday; its social media presence grew by 16% in reach (292M impressions) and 22% in engagement (11.2M reactions) despite the increasingly competitive and ever-evolving digital landscape. We review CERNโs main social media activities-content creation, digital partnerships, and community...
Launched in 2016 and confirmed by the Update of the European Strategy of Particle Physics, the Physics Beyond Colliders Initiative aims to exploit the scientific potential of CERN's accelerator complex and technical infrastructure, as well as its expertise in accelerator and detector science and technology. The diverse PBC projects, ranging from QCD to BSM searches and, in particular, searches...
We use particle physics as a prime example to engage young students to get involved in this subject area and gain a new, everyday perspective on STEM topics. Our strategy is designed to demystify physics, making it more accessible and attractive early in school.
In Germany, students usually decide whether or not to continue physics education around the age of 15. That's why our project is...
The European Researchersโ Night stands as a beacon of scientific outreach and engagement. It unfolds as a platform for dialogue, enabling researchers to share their passion and latest breakthroughs with a diverse audience. In this talk, we delve into the journey of the Italian National Institute for Nuclear Physics (INFN) within this prestigious event.ย The INFN obtained so far a large number...
The ATLAS Collaboration has recently, for the first time, released a large volume of data for use in research publications. The entire 2015 and 2016 proton collision dataset has been made public, along with a large quantity of matching simulated data, in a light format, PHYSLITE, which is also used internally for ATLAS analysis. In order to allow detailed analyses of these data, all the...
Outreach and communication with the public is an integral part of our work as researchers.ย A wide range of activities and platforms allow ALICE members to share, especially with the young generation, the excitement of our field. ALICE Masterclasses for high-school students, both in-person and online, are expanding, reaching a higher number of students every year. Visits to the experiment site,...
The Pierre Auger Collaboration has a long tradition of outreach that engages a wide range of people of all ages worldwide. In Malargue, Argentina, the heart of the Pierre Auger Observatory, the Visitor Centre offers a permanent interactive exhibition. Every November Collaboration meeting, we organize a Science Fair where Argentinian students from across the country can present their works and...
LHAASO is the world's highest-altitude, largest-scale, and most sensitive cosmic ray detection facility.It has achieved a number of significant results.
Modern Physics(MP) is a popular science magazine in physics.It focuses on popularizing and promoting modern physics knowledge and advanced scientific and technological developments.
Campus Cosmic-ray Observation Collaboration(CCOC) is a...
The Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE) is embarking on an ambitious quest to unravel the mysteries surrounding neutrinos and their intricate interactions. At the heart of our collaboration is a dedication to not only probe the depths of neutrino physics but also to engage the public, students and policy makers with all aspects of the DUNE experiment. We are committed to communicating...
Today we can design infrastructure the size of a metropolis and space missions millions of miles away, thanks to Galileo's and Newton's classical mechanics and to Maxwellโs electromagnetism, which represents a solid castle and undisputed cause-effect laws. However, at the beginning of the new century, the exploration of the microscopic world has provoked a crisis and shaken the seemingly...
Outreach to non-HEP audiences is becoming increasingly important and cannot only be done by the few trained professionals in our field. Indeed the authenticity of good outreach relies on active physicists/engineers speaking to external audiences, including students, educators, general public and the media. And although some people are interested in taking part, they are often apprehensive as...
The physical sciences can struggle to engage teenagers, sometimes being perceived as complex or daunting. To combat this, Badminton School developed its โScience Outreachโ programme enabling students to deliver liquid nitrogen based shows in 25 schools each year and at national events such as WOMAD, the UK Big Bang and the Northern Ireland Science Festival, appearing on these eventsโ main...
Since 2013, the University of Michigan has hosted semester research programs for undergraduates at CERN. Students are selected from a diverse mix of universities and embedded in active research programs at the laboratory. Mentors are selected for their leadership skills and their ability to educate and inspire the students. Projects include detector R&D, software development, trigger design...
The Czech Particle Physics Project (CPPP) is introduced. It consists of two types of modules, learning modules for masterclasses aimed at high-school students (aged 15 to 18), and modules for educational aid and sources for expert information as web portals dedicated to Higgs boson research and searches for Supersymmetry. The modules are accessible at http://cern.ch/cppp. The modular...
Dealing with modern physics, particularly in a cutting-edge laboratory with hands-on experiments, serves as a valuable tool for inspiring high school students to pursue STEM careers. In this case, in fact, students can immerse themselves, become part of the research setting, interact with researchers, raise awareness of the numerous applications of research in everyday life, and conduct...
The OCRA (Outreach Cosmic Ray Activities) INFN programme involves 24 divisions all over Italy and offers activities for both students and teachers: participation in the International Cosmic Day - ICD organised by DESY, science camps for students, and training courses for teachers, structured as three-day events organised in the framework of the PNRR Cherenkov Telescope Array Plus project. In...
