Involve more than 20.000 students all over the world in STEM Education thanks to TimePix. 

What do spectroscopic X-ray imaging, monitoring radiation in space, studying our cultural heritage, and analyzing viruses have in common? They all rely on the innovative Medipix and Timepix chips, developed at CERN through a collaboration of academic institutes.

The Global Challenge

According to a report by the World Economic Forum, there is estimated to be a global shortage of over 85 million skilled workers by 2030, with the largest gap in technology and engineering. One of the reasons behind this gap is the lack of diversity and inclusivity in many STEM workplaces and programs. TimePix aims to bridge this gap by fostering scientific curiosity and promoting fair access to STEM education.

Investing in Education

Education is the cornerstone of progress. By investing in Timepix, you're not just funding a project; you're investing in the dreams and aspirations of countless students around the world. You're opening doors of opportunity, breaking down barriers, and empowering the next generation of scientists.

Our approach

Through the establishment of regional hubs, we're bringing Timepix technology directly into classrooms across CERN Member States, Associate Member States, and beyond. These hubs will serve as beacons of innovation, distributing 400 Timepix kits and teaching materials to local schools and ensuring that every child, regardless of location or background, has access to qualitative and hands-on science education.

Your Impact

As a donor, you play a central role in our project. Your contributions enable us to expand our reach, develop innovative teaching materials, and provide essential resources to schools and students. By donating children the possibility of change through Timepix, you are directly impacting their futures and empowering them to reach their full potential.

Together, we can make a lasting impact on STEM education and workforce diversity. Join us in supporting Timepix in classrooms and empowering tomorrow's scientists.
 

To have more information on how to become a partner, send us an email to: partnerships.fundraising@cern.ch

What is TimePix?

TimePix is one of the chips developed by the Medipix Collaboration. After 30 years of project impact on different societal applications, we are now ready to make TimePix available in high schools. This chip was specifically designed with the help of teachers, to be sure that it responds to the needs of its future users: students.

How does it work? 

Did you know that we are always surrounded by radiation? There is the background radiation, a natural form of radiation always present in every environment. We are constantly hit by cosmic rays, particles produced by stars or black holes, that travel through us every minute. Even the dust all around us can be a source of radioactivity.

But how do they work? It can be difficult to understand radiation and how powerful it can be as a tool.

Using TimePix as visual aid, you will give as many students as possible the chance to be hands-on with science. Designing experiments that will enable them to perceive radiation all around us and how it interacts with matter.

In the image, you can see an example of a detection taken with TimePix, and how different sources of radiation are represented by different shapes and colors. This makes TimePix intuitive to use and creates the spark of curiosity, in young people as much as in adults.

What is TimePix impact?

The TimePix and Medipix chips have "reached places others cannot reach" by permitting new applications such as those in medical imaging and space exploration. Our data showed that the interest in science of students who were able to use the TimePix chip was doubled. Moreover, TimePix is actively contributing to 5 of the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Our main goals by 2030: 

• Build an international network to spread scientific curiosity;

• Involve 20.000 students all over the globe into STEM education;

• Increase international and national collaboration creating 37 Hubs for TimePix Kits.