Mandate

IPPOG as a strategic pillar for future of particle physics and science community is helping to foster long-term, sustainable support for fundamental scientific research around the world. IPPOG develops programs and strategy to address the current and future challenges of the particle physics (PP) and scientific community, like declining interest in STEM-related studies, lack of support of fundamental research and mistrust in science. IPPOG’s scientific education and outreach activities aim to improve public understanding and appreciation of the benefits of fundamental research, to spark interest and enthusiasm among young people, and to strengthen the integration of science in society. IPPOG not only motivates, inspires, and educates our youth in the field of particle physics, but it develops personal awareness of the value of science and of the process of evidence-based decision making, regardless of age or discipline. IPPOG helps in establishment of broad public support, as well as the commitment of key stakeholders and policy makers throughout Europe and the world for the future large-scale projects of PP community.

IPPOG helps to strengthen the trust in science and its method of evidence-based decision making to offer future generations a meaningful basis that generates supportive structure in their life. Without compromising established methods, IPPOG is exploring new paths to engage citizens – especially the young. Reaching out to high-school students and their teachers to convey the methods and tools used in fundamental science is a strong investment in the future. While only a fraction of young students will become scientists, and fewer still will become particle physicists, all will become ambassadors for the scientific method and evidence-based decision-making. Younger audiences will be more educated and appreciative of the importance of research, and thus more suited to make informed decisions about science and scientific questions for their nations and their peoples in the future.

Conveners

Members

Despina Hatzifotiadou
Sascha Mehlhase
Sascha Mehlhase
Natascha Hoermann

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