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ASP2026—Learners Program at the 9th African School of Physics

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High schools, Nairobi, Kenya

High schools, Nairobi, Kenya
Kenneth Kaduki (University of Nairobi, Kenya), Kenneth William Cecire (University of Notre Dame (US))
Description

The 9th African School of Physics, ASP2026, is planned at CEMESTEA and the University of Nairobi, Kenya, on July 5-19, 2026. ASP2026 consists of several activities: 

  • A program for university students, July 5-19, 2026: we selected 169 students from 436 applications from 45 countries.
  • A training workshop for high school teachers: we expect 80 teachers from Kenya, selected by their relevant authorities, July 6-9&11, 2026.
  • A Forum to engage African policymakers in physics education and research on July 10, 2026.
  • An outreach program for high school students on July 13-17, 2026. 

 

In this agenda, we define the details of the scientific program for high school learners. 

Contact
ASP2026
Zoom Meeting ID
66540683217
Host
Ketevi Adikle Assamagan
Alternative host
Mounia Laassiri
Useful links
Join via phone
Zoom URL
  • Monday 13 July
    • 08:30 → 09:00
      Arrival and registration 30m
    • 09:00 → 09:30
      Icebreaker: Particle Cards 30m
    • 09:30 → 10:30
      Voices of Physics 1h

      Dr. Jacinta Okwako
      Ms. Grace Ateka

    • 10:30 → 10:45
      HEALTH BREAK
    • 10:45 → 12:45
      Real Physics: Electricity
    • 10:45 → 12:45
      Real Physics: Particle Accelerators
      • 10:45
        Introduction and basis of accelerator physics 30m
      • 11:15
        Hands-on experience with the circular accelerator and the Gauss canon 30m
      • 11:45
        Human accelerator 30m
      • 12:15
        From Online Learning to a Real-World Accelerator 30m
    • 10:45 → 12:45
      Real Physics: Particle Detectors

      30 min Introduction and basis of accelerator physics
      30 min hands on experience with the circular accelerator and the Gauss canon
      45 min human accelerator
      15 min career path discussion and feedback

      • 10:45
        Introduction 30m
      • 11:15
        Rolling with Rutherford 30m
      • 11:45
        Human particles 30m
      • 12:15
        Real LHC data express 30m
    • 12:45 → 13:45
      HEALTH BREAK: LUNCH
    • 13:45 → 14:45
      CERN Virtual Visit 1h
    • 14:45 → 15:00
      HEALTH BREAK
    • 15:00 → 15:45
      Rotating Q&A with scientists 45m
    • 15:45 → 16:00
      Closing 15m
  • Tuesday 14 July
    • 08:30 → 09:00
      Arrival and registration 30m
    • 09:00 → 09:30
      Icebreaker: Particle Cards 30m
    • 09:30 → 10:30
      Voices of Physics 1h

      Dr. Jacinta Okwako
      Ms. Grace Ateka

    • 10:30 → 10:45
      HEALTH BREAK
    • 10:45 → 12:45
      Real Physics: Electricity
    • 10:45 → 12:45
      Real Physics: Particle Accelerators
      • 10:45
        Introduction and basis of accelerator physics 30m
      • 11:15
        Hands-on experience with the circular accelerator and the Gauss canon 30m
      • 11:45
        Human accelerator 30m
      • 12:15
        Career path discussion and feedback 30m
    • 10:45 → 12:45
      Real Physics: Particle Detectors

      30 min Introduction and basis of accelerator physics
      30 min hands on experience with the circular accelerator and the Gauss canon
      45 min human accelerator
      15 min career path discussion and feedback

      • 10:45
        Introduction 30m
      • 11:15
        Rolling with Rutherford 30m
      • 11:45
        Human particles 30m
      • 12:15
        Real LHC data express 30m
    • 12:45 → 13:45
      HEALTH BREAK: LUNCH
    • 13:45 → 14:45
      CERN Virtual Visit 1h
    • 13:45 → 14:45
      CERN Virtual Visit 1h
    • 14:45 → 15:00
      HEALTH BREAK
    • 15:00 → 15:45
      Rotating Q&A with scientists 45m
    • 15:45 → 16:00
      Closing 15m
  • Wednesday 15 July
    • 08:30 → 09:00
      Arrival and registration 30m
    • 09:00 → 09:30
      Icebreaker: Particle Cards 30m
    • 09:30 → 10:30
      Voices of Physics 1h

      Prof. George Amolo
      Dr. Zipporah Wanjiku

    • 10:30 → 10:45
      HEALTH BREAK
    • 10:45 → 12:45
      Real Physics: Electricity
    • 10:45 → 12:45
      Real Physics: Particle Accelerators
      • 10:45
        Introduction and basis of accelerator physics 30m
      • 11:15
        Hands-on experience with the circular accelerator and the Gauss canon 30m
      • 11:45
        Human accelerator 30m
      • 12:15
        Career path discussion and feedback 30m
    • 10:45 → 12:45
      Real Physics: Particle Detectors

      30 min Introduction and basis of accelerator physics
      30 min hands on experience with the circular accelerator and the Gauss canon
      45 min human accelerator
      15 min career path discussion and feedback

      • 10:45
        Introduction 30m
      • 11:15
        Rolling with Rutherford 30m
      • 11:45
        Human particles 30m
      • 12:15
        Real LHC data express 30m
    • 12:45 → 13:45
      HEALTH BREAK: LUNCH
    • 13:45 → 14:45
      CERN Virtual Visit 1h
    • 14:45 → 15:00
      HEALTH BREAK
    • 15:00 → 15:45
      Rotating Q&A with scientists 45m
    • 15:45 → 16:00
      Closing 15m
  • Thursday 16 July
    • 08:30 → 09:00
      Arrival and registration 30m
    • 09:00 → 09:30
      Icebreaker: Particle Cards 30m
    • 09:30 → 10:30
      Voices of Physics 1h

      Prof. George Amolo
      Dr. Sr. Mary Taabu Simiyu

    • 10:30 → 10:45
      HEALTH BREAK
    • 10:45 → 12:45
      Real Physics: Electricity
    • 10:45 → 12:45
      Real Physics: Particle Accelerators
      • 10:45
        Introduction and basis of accelerator physics 30m
      • 11:15
        Hands-on experience with the circular accelerator and the Gauss canon 30m
      • 11:45
        Human accelerator 30m
      • 12:15
        Career path discussion and feedback 30m
    • 10:45 → 12:45
      Real Physics: Particle Detectors

      30 min Introduction and basis of accelerator physics
      30 min hands on experience with the circular accelerator and the Gauss canon
      45 min human accelerator
      15 min career path discussion and feedback

      • 10:45
        Introduction 30m
      • 11:15
        Rolling with Rutherford 30m
      • 11:45
        Human particles 30m
      • 12:15
        Real LHC data express 30m
    • 12:45 → 13:45
      HEALTH BREAK: LUNCH
    • 13:45 → 14:45
      CERN Virtual Visit 1h
    • 14:45 → 15:00
      HEALTH BREAK
    • 15:00 → 15:45
      Rotating Q&A with scientists 45m
    • 15:45 → 16:00
      Closing 15m