Category: News
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Quantum World Day
Have you ever thought that physics is missing its international day? A new initiative by quantum scientists around the world could just change that— an initiative to celebrate April 14 as World Quantum Day. Its main goal is to promote quantum science and technology around the world. The importance of quantum has only been growing,…
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Particle physics explained to children of all ages through narrative books
History teaches us that through images and words, human beings are capable of communicating apparently abstract and invisible concepts, making themselves understood by the various interlocutors with whom they interface. Particle physics is a science that most of all tries to explain the infinitely small, the invisible and often does so through infinitely large machines…
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The new Pierre Auger Masterclasses
This year started with an interesting news: Pierre Auger Masterclasses are now in the program of our International Masterclasses.x The Pierre Auger Observatory is located in western Argentina Its goal is to study the highest energy particles in the Universe (cosmic rays), which strike the Earth from all directions. The Pierre Auger Observatory is the…
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Interview with Women in Technology (WIT)
Last year IPPOG welcomed Women in Technology (WIT) as Partner and Collaborator. February is a special month in the universe of science. In fact, since 2015, UN General Assembly decided to establish the 11th of February asan the annual International Day to recognise the critical role women and girls play in science and technology. WIT…
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A Beamline For Schools – 10th edition
Let’s start this new year with a wonderful announcement: the international competition “Beamline for Schools” is now in its 10th edition! BL4S is an ideal opportunity to expose today’s cutting-edge physics to tomorrow’s scientists. The competition began in 2014 to celebrate CERN’s 60th Anniversary and had already nine successful runs beamline-for-schools.web.cern.ch What is Beamline for…
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19th International Masterclasses 2023
The 19th edition of the International Masterclasses Program is back! The International Masterclasses 2023 will take place from 13.2. – 31.3.2023. Registrations are open from Nov 11, and will close on December 9. The programme of this edition offers: 1. CERN videoconferences for ALICE, ATLAS Z + W, CMS, and LHCb Masterclasses 2. Fermilab videoconferences…
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24th IPPOG Autumn Collaboration Meeting at CERN
“Everything happens, but we don’t know why” S. Goldfarb The aim of the International Particle Physics Outreach Group (IPPOG) is to inspire the young generations to pursue a career in STEM, especially particle physics. IPPOG does it engaging students in classrooms, laboratories, experimental halls, music festivals, art exhibitions, office buildings and government offices across the…
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Special Particle Physics Masterclasses for CERN Personnel
It all started with a lunch on a warm late summer morning at CERN. The team of Women in Technology (WIT) invited Fabiola Cacciatore, IPPOG Communication Officer, to be part of one of the lunches that this group organises once a week. Between discussions, a special idea came up: why not join forces and create…
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Meet the IPPOG success stories speakers
There are very few days left for the next 24th IPPOG meeting. Save this date: October 27, 2022. In fact on this day, starting from 1pm we will meet the success stories selected by IPPOG and its community. 15 different stories that share a passion for science, particularly particle physics. But who are our special…
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The International Cosmic Day is back!
The International Cosmic Day is back!!! The International Cosmic Day is a one day event and take place once a year, usually in November. This year, the day chosen will be November 22snd. During this day, students, teachers and scientists come together to talk and learn about cosmic rays. If you want to be part…