Category: Topic:Technology
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“Become a particle physicist in eight simple moves” book
The book was born out of a simple but strong wish: to inspire people to consider pursuing a career in physics. It aims to be an introduction to the world of particle physics while skillfully blending humor with profound insights.
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Outreach activities in an art centre – The Quàntica Exhibition at CCCB (Barcelona)
The QUANTIC art-science exhibition was held in February 2019 at the Contemporary Culture Centre of Barcelona (CCCB). The Institut de Física d’Altes Energies (IFAE) collaborated with the development of the exhibition and the satellite activities that were offered.
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ColliderScope: Electronic(s) Music from Collider Physics
This creative project aims to reach new audiences by mixing electronic music with science. The sound waves of the music are mapped onto an oscilloscope’s X-Y mode, to create 3D shapes of the Large Hadron Collider and its experiments from the music itself. They are also participating in live events.
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Outreach online program for ICHEP2020
The conference ICHEP2020 was held in Prague and showcased a variety of activities for the general public. The event featured talks, workshops, activities and even a DJ set. Some activities took place in person but most were online.
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Celebrating 50 years of IN2P3 : 1971-2021
To mark its 50-year milestone, IN2P3 unveiled a new website that serves as a repository for various resources, such as a historical overview of the institute and its labs, along with a collection of 35 exhibition posters. Additionally, several events were held in laboratories, including a half-day international scientific symposium closing as a session.
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“Your Adventure at CERN” – A choose-your-own-adventure gamebook
“Your Adventure at CERN” is an choose-your-own-adventure type of gamebook about particle physics. It’s a fun and engaging book where readers immerse themselves in the story by choosing the character’s decisions as the plot progresses.
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QuarkNet – Activities and Coding
The QuarkNet Collaboration is a national program aimed at enhancing STEM workforce participation by involving high school teachers and students in particle physics research. They host various events such as camps and workshops, featuring talks and data analysis.
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Hunting the Higgs by Bad Boy of Science
Hunting the Higgs is a science show created by the Science communicator and comedian Sam Gregson. He wanted to create a gamified 1hr version of a particle physics masterclass, mixing guided and comedic lectures with interactive activities through all the steps of the scientific method, guiding the audience until they discover the Higgs for themselves.
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Building wire chambers during national teachers programmes in Budapest and CERN@Wigner
Since 2016, the Hungarian CERN teacher program hold two-evening workshops on constructing Multiwire Proportional Chambers. Due to its success, the workshop was made available to students. It is a good exercice that fosters team building and cooperation.
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Bubble Chamber Educational Material
Educational material on bubble chambers embedded in interactive worksheets in GeoGebra. This resource allows for a guided exploration of bubble chamber physics through quizzes.