International Particle Physics Outreach Group

WG on Applications for Society

2^nd HACKATON 27-28 November 2023

https://indico.cern.ch/event/1342503/

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Barbora Bruant Gulejova & Yiota Foka (Conveners)

Beatrice Bressan, Despina Hatzifotiadou, Katharina Mueller, Pinelopi Christodoulou, Ruben Alfaro Molina

2^nd HACKATHON PROGRAM Monday 27^th November 2023

https://indico.cern.ch/event/1342503/

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Beatrice, Despina, Katharina, Pinelopi, Ruben, Yiota and Barbora

2^nd HACKATHON PROGRAM�Tuesday 28^th November 2023

https://indico.cern.ch/event/1342503/

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Beatrice, Despina, Katharina, Pinelopi, Ruben, Yiota and Barbora

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AIM of WG

• Create platform offering collection of stories and other materials (e.g. from exhibitions) about benefits of (particle) physics for society

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• Collect and write these materials

IPPOG’s contribution to UN International Year & upcoming Decade of (Basic) Science for Sustainable Development

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Status of WG’s deliverables

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1) Write short publishable stories on most pertinent success stories

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Resources:

- collection of links to existing materials and ideas

General resources – Google doc

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- collection of concrete stories ideas

Stories working plan – Google doc

Format: 2 pages + Addendum with more details and links

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1^st WG Hackathon January 2023, CERN

Beatrice (online), Katharina, Despina, Yiota and Barbora

Created stories on google drive: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1HP6WeAvlIp2GRCYjtIRQQrFBkNsmgEO-

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Created stories on google drive: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1HP6WeAvlIp2GRCYjtIRQQrFBkNsmgEO-

2^nd WG Hackathon November 2023, CERN

Beatrice, Despina, Katharina, Pinelopi, Ruben, Yiota and Barbora

Accelerators on ships

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Draft stories

Beatrice, Despina, Katharina, Pinelopi, Ruben, Yiota and Barbora

• Searching for hidden cavities inside the Sun pyramid in Mexico (muongraphy) (Ruben)
• Technologies developed for future accelerators used for new radiotherapy method (FLASH) (Despina)
• Medipix detectors applications (Pinelopi)
• Invisible particles help to reveal invisible structures (Muon tomography) (Katharina)
• Accelerators on ships (Yiota)
• UNOSAT: CERN big data expertise in service of disaster relief (Barbora)
• Superconductivity – quantum mechanics at work (Katharina)
• Einstein's Relativity in Action: GPS Navigation System knows it (Federico, Thomas, Katharina, Yiota)
• Particle physics at work in fighting cancer (PET scanners) (Yiota, Beatrice, Despina, Barbora)
• How crystals used by CERN experiments save lives? (Barbora)

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IP and publishing matters

• Authorship: WG active members / contributors

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- Official co-authors of stories

- Featured on the WG website and stories

• Re-confirm reading /editorial committee and independent expert

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e.g. Malcolm Love (science communication specialist from film making industry, trainer at CERN)

• Visibility and easy access on IPPOG website

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Status of WG’s deliverables

2. Categorised collection of existing success stories from particle physics and related sciences, beyond CERN, including other Big Science Labs and countries …

https://ippog.org/particle-physics-and-society

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Materials here on google drive

Open to contributions

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It really is impactful…

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Medipix detectors education kits

Pinelopi Christodoulou

Similar to experiments

CERN@school in UK

with great results:

Growth of interest in engineering studies (from -33% to +38%)

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Youth@STEM4SF

“There is no sustainable future without new generation of scientists”

Inspiring young talents for STEM careers by

innovative science-industry R&D for sustainability

• showing science in action for society and sustainability through industry
• aiming to be part of high-schools science curricula to make large impact
• developed internationally, piloted in Switzerland

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Gymnase de Bugnon, Lausanne

11 May 2023

55 students (~ 16 years)

3 teachers

5 scientists & engineers (2 women)

Youth@STEM4SF Swiss Pilot

Touchscreen

Medipix

Medical imaging

PET, IRM

3D colour X-ray

Cancer proton therapy

Terabee Drones

UN digital library

Virus detection

CERN – driver of innovation

CLOUD experiment

climate modeling

Reduce pollution from

large ship engines

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What can you do with physics / science diploma?

Astronaut

Climate, energy environment

Science Diplomat

Engineer: machines, telephones, roads…

Medical scientist, biophysicien

Robotics & AI: easier life

Visual effects, games, entertainment

Finance and law: finance risks

Beauty industry

CEO of company

Precision industry

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First results

30% of students found new (STEM) career perspective never envisaged before!

Most of girls found physics and sciences more accessible (thanks to role models)!

50% of students claim that they will act as ambassadors of science role for society in future

«Perfect example of pioneer program aligned with new Swiss high school education plan»

Swiss federal school education authority about Youth@STEM4SF

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Draft stories

Beatrice, Despina, Katharina, Pinelopi, Ruben, Yiota and Barbora

• Searching for hidden cavities inside the Sun pyramid in Mexico (muongraphy) (Ruben)
• Technologies developed for future accelerators used for new radiotherapy method (FLASH) (Despina)
• Medipix detectors applications (Pinelopi)
• Invisible particles help to reveal invisible structures (Muon tomography) (Katharina)
• Accelerators on ships (Yiota)
• UNOSAT: CERN big data expertise in service of disaster relief (Barbora)
• Superconductivity – quantum mechanics at work (Katharina)
• Einstein's Relativity in Action: GPS Navigation System knows it (Federico, Thomas, Katharina, Yiota)
• Fighting cancer with PET scanners  (Yiota, Beatrice, Despina, Barbora)
• How crystals used by CERN experiments save lives? (Barbora)

Contact us if you want to contribute

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Spare slides

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Stories ideas and materials working document

https://docs.google.com/document/d/10KIu9nDx_Cliz16QYE7LqgtncfrwWWzB31ZRT7vDLR0/edit

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2^nd HACKATON GUIDELINES

• Go through the list of collected materials (links accessible through indico page!)
• Pick the subject(s) you want to write story about during this Hackaton
• Communicate your choice to the WG (tandems working together on subject are welcome!)
• AIM: 1 story (first draft) per participant…
• You might also read / edit the existing stories

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