Bridging the gap between cutting-edge science and school: non-formal education in high-energy physics
Physics Education
2024-01-31 v1 Physics and Society
Abstract
We report mainly on the global flagship outreach activity in particle physics: the International Particle Physics Masterclasses. It is illustrated on the example of Slovakia and the Czech Republic. The Masterclasses are described and their long-term impact is studied with the help of a survey among former participants. The positive effect of Masterclasses in shifting the attitude towards science is shown. We also discuss the modification of Masterclasses for a pandemic situation. Finally, we present CASCADE projects as a way to foster the interest in a field which has been strongly enhanced by previous experience, e.g., at Masterclasses.
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@article{arxiv.2401.17103,
title = {Bridging the gap between cutting-edge science and school: non-formal education in high-energy physics},
author = {Boris Tomasik and Julia Kekelakova and Ivan Melo and Vojtech Pleskot},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2401.17103},
year = {2024}
}
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proceedings contribution to GIREP 2023, 3-7 July 2023, Kosice, Slovakia, 10 pages