Global physics network has trained 200,000 students in a decade
An international consortium called IPPOG has built a scalable model for connecting young people with advanced science through hands-on masterclasses and online resources. The approach offers a template for other scientific fields seeking to pipeline talent and boost public understanding of research—a growing concern for governments and institutions competing for STEM expertise.
Originaltitel: IPPOG: a global network for particle physics outreach and education
Abstract We present the International Particle Physics Outreach Group (IPPOG), a global network dedicated to connecting students, educators, and the general public with the world of particle physics. In this paper, we outline the need to bridge the existing gap between the particle physics community and the wider audience, and we present the solutions that IPPOG has implemented to overcome it through three pillar Activities: the International Masterclasses and the Global Cosmics hands-on activities network, which have engaged together over 200,000 high-school students to date, and the curation of an Outreach Resource Database and web portal.