Tag: Teacher Programme
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Several CERN & Society Foundation projects featured in new socio-economic study
Several CERN & Society Foundation projects featured in new socio-economic study A new report has been published highlighting the socio-economic benefits of CERN’s activity over the past 25 years. Importantly, the report shows how CERN plays a pivotal role in transferring knowledge and capabilities beyond the lab, strengthening skills development, driving innovation and fostering international
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If the future doesn’t exist, create it
If the future doesn’t exist, create it CERN’s Chief Information Officer (CIO), Enrica Porcari, has chosen to donate all proceeds raised from sales of her autobiography, Il futuro che non c’era, to support teachers from her native Italy to attend the CERN National Teacher Programme Il futuro che non c’era opens with Enrica Porcari receiving
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The summer of ‘25
The summer of ‘25 Summer is a special season, as it provides the chance to see many of the projects that we receive donations for during the year become a reality. Among these, we are especially pleased to have welcomed 60 young people to CERN from non-Member States as part of the 2025 Summer Student Programme.
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Opening doors as a woman in science – an open letter from Maria
Opening doors as a woman in science – an open letter from Maria This article series is a part of a larger initiative by CERN & Society Foundation to inspire young girls and women in STEM careers and help aspiring scientists push existing boundaries. Our Women in STEM campaign aims to reduce the gap between
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BL4S: fun exposure to STEM!
BL4S: fun exposure to STEM! Welcome to a new episode of the Project Leadership Series! This time, we have with us, Sarah Anne Aretz, Project Manager for the Beamline for Schools Competition from 2017 to 2020. This series aims to explore the various activities under the wing of the CERN & Society Foundation, through the lens of
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National Teacher Programmes Manager: the best job there is!
National Teacher Programmes Manager: the best job there is! Welcome to the Project Leadership Series! This series aims to explore the various activities under the wing of the CERN & Society Foundation, through the lens of the managers facilitating these projects. In this first episode, we have with us, Jeff Wiener, the CERN Teacher Programmes Manager. Can you describe the
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It’s lift off for this year’s Spanish teachers!
It’s lift off for this year’s Spanish teachers! For the third consecutive year, the Aquae Foundation has chosen to support the CERN and Society Foundation and the 2019 Spanish Teacher Programme. With the aim of nurturing future generations of scientists and engineers, the 2019 Spanish Teacher Programme gave 20 high–school teachers from Spain the opportunity
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Stemiverse Podcast for CERN Teacher Programmes
Stemiverse Podcast for CERN Teacher Programmes Stemiverse is a podcast where Dr. Peter Dalmaris talks with educators worldwide about important topics in STEM Education. In March 2019, Peter Dalmaris interviewed Jeff Wiener, a staff scientist at CERN, managing the Teacher Programmes to further train teachers in particle physics. In this particular segment of the podcast, Jeff and
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National Teacher Programme
National Teacher Programme The Italian Teacher Programme (ITP) at CERN offers courses to Italian high school science teachers, who wish to update their knowledge on contemporary physics. During their one-week stay at CERN, the selected participants attend lectures delivered by CERN researchers, learn how to replicate simple yet inspiring particle physics experiments in class, and visit many
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Renewed Support from John S. Latsis Public Benefit Foundation for National Teachers Programme
Renewed Support from John S. Latsis Public Benefit Foundation for National Teachers Programme John S. Latsis Public Benefit Foundation renews their support for the Greek Teacher Programme 2019 In 2019, the Greek Teacher Programme will once again be supported in part by the John S. Latsis Public Benefit Foundation as part of the Foundation’s commitment