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International Particle Physics Outreach Group @ippog.bsky.social · 2h

🌍 World Wide Data Day 2025 – 20 Nov

High school students & teachers worldwide are invited to explore real LHC data & connect live with #CERN physicists! Join with your class or individually, all you need is curiosity & internet
Register by 10 Nov: cern.ch/w2d2

#W2D2

International Particle Physics Outreach Group @ippog.bsky.social · 8d

📸 Miscellaneous from the CERN Non-Scientific Personnel Masterclass 💫
A few snapshots from the latest edition held on 1 October at IdeaSquare!

#CERN #IPPOG #Masterclass #IdeaSquare #ScienceForEveryone #Outreach

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International Particle Physics Outreach Group @ippog.bsky.social · 13d

🌌 The International Cosmic Day is coming on 13 Nov 2025! Students, teachers & scientists worldwide will explore cosmic particles, join video calls, and take part in contests. Register by 30 Oct & find all info here 👉 icd.desy.de/activities/
#InternationalCosmicDay #ICD #IPPOG #ParticlePhysics

International Particle Physics Outreach Group @ippog.bsky.social · 16d

🎉 Happy Anniversary, CERN

As every year, our biannual IPPOG Meeting will take place this autumn @cern
a tradition of over 20 years that keeps bringing us back to this unique place, where science, international collaboration, and outreach are at the heart of everything

#CERN #IPPOG

International Particle Physics Outreach Group @ippog.bsky.social · 23d

SAVE THE DATE!!!
✨ International Cosmic Day 2025 – 13 Nov 2025✨
Thanks to Lisa Ferro for these amazing photos! From Bologna to Tromsø, the EEE team stopped in Wildau with their cosmic ray detector, bringing students cutting-edge science & a live exchange with Italy. 🌍💫 #ICD #IPPOG #DESY

International Particle Physics Outreach Group @ippog.bsky.social · 26d

THANK YOU to everyone who has made these 28 years of outreach possible and to all who keep inspiring the next generation of curious minds.
#IPPOG #Outreach #28YearsOfImpact #ThankYou #ILoveScience

International Particle Physics Outreach Group @ippog.bsky.social · Aug 29

Meet our #OutreachHeroOfTheMonth: Vojtěch Pleskot from Charles University in #Prague! He brings #particlephysics to life through student internships and science stages at music festivals.
Get inspired by his story 👉 ippog.org/news
#CzechRepublic #ILoveScience #IPPOG

International Particle Physics Outreach Group @ippog.bsky.social · Aug 19

What’s inside a proton? A proton isn’t just a tiny dot, it’s a buzzing storm of quarks and gluons, held together by the strongest force in nature: the strong nuclear force!
🌀The more we look inside, the more complex it gets.
#ProtonStructure #IPPOG

International Particle Physics Outreach Group @ippog.bsky.social · Aug 11

Before digital detectors, there was the bubble chamber and @fermilab.bsky.social had one of the largest ever built!
Filled with superheated liquid hydrogen, it revealed particle tracks as trails of tiny bubbles.
A photo could capture the invisible dance of particles for all to see!

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International Particle Physics Outreach Group @ippog.bsky.social · Aug 5

Born in August 1901, Ernest Lawrence revolutionized science by inventing the cyclotron, the first compact particle accelerator. His breakthrough made modern high-energy physics possible and paved the way to CERN’s powerful machines

#PhysicsHero #OnThisDay #Cyclotron #CERN #IPPOG

International Particle Physics Outreach Group @ippog.bsky.social · Jul 29

Meet Christine Kourkoumelis, IPPOG Representative for Greece and long-time advocate for science outreach. From the first masterclasses to the creation of HYPATIA, she’s inspired thousands of students around the world.
👉 Read the interview: ippog.org/news/outre...

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International Particle Physics Outreach Group @ippog.bsky.social · Jul 21

The Particle Therapy Masterclass introduces high school students to one of the most powerful applications of particle physics: cancer treatment.

They learn how accelerators are used in hospitals, analyze real patient treatment data (anonymized), and discuss with physicists and doctors.

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International Particle Physics Outreach Group @ippog.bsky.social · Jul 18

IPPOG was at #EPSHEP2025 in #Marseille with a poster on the Masterclass for Non-Scientific CERN Staff, presented by @FabiolaCacciatore.
We were also thrilled to see IPPOG Forum member Kate Shaw take the plenary stage to talk about the power of #science communication and education.
#EPS2025

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International Particle Physics Outreach Group @ippog.bsky.social · Jul 15

🎓 Even though schools are closed in many parts of the world, today we’re excited to share some of the most inspiring moments from the International Masterclasses over the years!
#IPPOG #ParticlePhysics #Masterclasses

International Particle Physics Outreach Group @ippog.bsky.social · Jun 30

🌟 Outreacher of the Month🌟: Despina Hatzifotiadou, #IPPOG representative for the ALICE experiment

From leading the #IMC to inspiring students across the globe, Despina’s dedication to sharing the beauty of #particlephysics is nothing short of remarkable

👉ippog.org/news/outre...

International Particle Physics Outreach Group @ippog.bsky.social · Jun 20

💬 Ever wondered what the #IPPOG International Masterclasses are all about?
In this post, we’re answering some of the most common questions:
Who are they for? How long do they last? Do students really work with LHC data?

Swipe through to find out! 👉
#STEMEducation #ParticlePhysics #Outreach

International Particle Physics Outreach Group @ippog.bsky.social · May 31

We’re proud to announce Kenneth Cecire as our May #OutreacheroftheMonth 🎉
Co-coordinator of the International Masterclasses alongside Uta Bilow, Kenneth has been instrumental in shaping IPPOG’s global impact in science education and outreach.
Read his interview on ippog website!
#IPPOG #physicsIMC

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International Particle Physics Outreach Group @ippog.bsky.social · May 23

29th IPPOG meeting held at @fermilab

Read our latest article to discover what happened during the meeting!

Thank you to everyone who organised and those who attended 🥰

#fermilab #ippog #ippogorg #physicsIMC #science #particlephysics

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International Particle Physics Outreach Group @ippog.bsky.social · May 21

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2025IPPOG Spring Meeting at #Fermilab! We’re especially grateful to our American colleagues for the incredible support and hospitality. A special shoutout to #QuarkNet for sharing an inspiring afternoon session with us... and for the fantastic cake! 🎂

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International Particle Physics Outreach Group @ippog.bsky.social · Apr 28

April’s Outreacher of the Month is Kazuo Tanaka!
Building detectors, climbing mountains, and making physics hands-on for students everywhere.

Here's the link: ippog.org/news/outre...

#IPPOG #ScienceOutreach #KazuoTanaka

International Particle Physics Outreach Group @ippog.bsky.social · Apr 22

Wonderful photo from the Kharkiv Masterclass 😍📸

The 2025 program wrapped up just a few days ago… thank you once again to all the organizers and participants 🤓

Check the video to: www.youtube.com/watc...

#imc #ippog #physicsimc #masterclasses #particlephysics #kharkiv

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International Particle Physics Outreach Group @ippog.bsky.social · Apr 15

That's a wrap for International Masterclasses 2025!
A bigthank you to all the participants, moderators and organisers who made this global effort possible.
We’re already looking forward to what IMC2026 will bring.

#InternationalMasterclasses

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International Particle Physics Outreach Group @ippog.bsky.social · Apr 14

Marking a century of quantum mechanics! Join the global celebration this World Quantum Day. #WorldQuantumDay #Quantum100

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International Particle Physics Outreach Group @ippog.bsky.social · Apr 1

🚀 Exclusive Interview with Ambre Visive for IPPOG!
Discover her journey into #particlephysics, the experiences that shaped her career, and her advice for young science enthusiasts.
ippog.org/news/inter...

International Particle Physics Outreach Group @ippog.bsky.social · Mar 26

AIMS South Africa hosted its first #InternationalMasterclass, welcoming 25 students from 8 Capetonian high schools! 🎉 They explored @atlasexperiment.bsky.social collisions, making it a fun and insightful day. A great first edition—many more to come! #STEM #AIMS #physicsIMC #IPPOGorg #ippog

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