Category: News
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Outreacher of the Month: Despina Hatzifotiadou
This month, June 2025, IPPOG celebrates Despina Hatzifotiadou as our Outreacher of the Month. A long-standing member of the IPPOG community and the ALICE experiment’s representative, Despina has dedicated years to combining frontier research with meaningful public engagement. Her work exemplifies the power of physics outreach to educate, inspire, and connect. Here, she shares her…
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Scientific Secretary & Communication Officer The International Particle Physics Outreach Group (IPPOG) is a global collaboration of scientists, educators, and communication experts dedicated to advancing science education and public engagement in particle physics. Through innovative programmes such as the International Masterclasses, Global Cosmics and Resources Portal, IPPOG reaches thousands of educators and students annually—sparking curiosity,…
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Outreacher of the Month: Kenneth Cecire
May is another month to celebrate the incredible people driving science outreach around the world. This month, we are proud to feature Kenneth Cecire, co-coordinator of the International Masterclasses Program and a dedicated outreach educator with QuarkNet at the University of Notre Dame. Ken’s work has helped thousands of students and teachers engage with particle…
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Highlights from the 29th IPPOG Meeting at Fermilab
Last week, the International Particle Physics Outreach Group (IPPOG) held its 29th Collaboration Meeting at Fermilab, the renowned U.S. national laboratory for particle physics. Over the course of four inspiring days, members from across the globe came together to exchange ideas, share updates, plan future outreach efforts, and strengthen the community that brings particle physics…
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Outreacher of the Month: Kazuo Tanaka
At IPPOG, we believe scientific curiosity should be nurtured, not gatekept. That’s why we’re proud to spotlight individuals who are actively breaking barriers in science communication. This month, we shine the light on Kazuo Tanaka, a particle physicist, educator, and outreach pioneer whose work is reshaping how young people interact with science. Kazuo’s story is…
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World Quantum Day 2025
Today, April 14th,, the global scientific community will come together to celebrate World Quantum Day, marking 100 years since the inception of quantum mechanics. This day not only honors the profound impact of quantum science on our understanding of the universe but also highlights its transformative applications in modern technology. The choice of April 14…
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Interview with Ambre Visive for IPPOG
Few days ago we had the pleasure to meet in person Ambre Visive at CERN. 1. Can you share a bit about your journey to particle physics? What drew you to the field, and how did your experiences outside of formal education shape your current career? As a child, I wanted to become a surgeon…
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Outreacher of the Month: Ivan Melo
This month, IPPOG shines a spotlight on Ivan Melo, a theoretical particle physicist at the University of Žilina and Slovakia’s representative in IPPOG . With a deep passion for scientific outreach, Ivan has dedicated his career to making complex physics concepts accessible and inspiring a new generation of enthusiasts. We had the pleasure of speaking…
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Outreacher of the Month: Jackie Bondell
February marks the celebration of the International Day of Women and Girls in STEM, and in honor of this occasion, we are thrilled to feature Jackie Bondell as our “Outreacher of the Month.” Jackie is not only one of the most dedicated outreacher but also one of the most geographically distant IPPOG members, representing Australia.…
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Celebrating the International Day of Girls and Women in Science
Every year on February 11th, we come together to celebrate the International Day of Girls and Women in Science, a day dedicated to recognising the important role women and girls play in science and technology. The United Nations General Assembly established this day in 2015 to promote full and equal access to and participation in…