CERN
JOINED: 2016
CURRENT STATUS: MEMBER
LOCAL RESOURCES WEBSITE(S):
CERN Public website
CERN Educational Resources
CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, is one of the world’s leading laboratories for particle physics. The Organization is located on the French-Swiss border, with its headquarters in Geneva. At CERN, physicists and engineers probe the fundamental structure of the universe, by providing a unique range of particle accelerator facilities that enable research at the forefront of human knowledge. CERN’s world-class research in fundamental physics unites people from all over the world to push the frontiers of science and technology, for the benefit of society.
Representative
Julia Woithe
Julia Woithe is Head of Education at CERN, where she leads a broad portfolio of educational programmes spanning teacher professional development, hands-on lab workshops and science shows at CERN Science Gateway, residential student initiatives such as Beamline for Schools, and the development of research-informed classroom resources.
A trained teacher and science-education specialist, Julia holds a doctoral degree in physics education research. With over a decade of experience in particle-physics education and outreach, she combines scientific expertise with a strong commitment to creating engaging, inclusive, and accessible science-learning experiences.