Abstract
The International Particle Physics Outreach Group (IPPOG) is a network of scientists, science educators and communication specialists working across the globe in informal science education and outreach for particle physics. Members initiate, develop and participate in a variety of activities in classrooms, public events, festivals, exhibitions, museums, institute open days, etc. The IPPOG Resource Database was designed to provide a central location hosting written and multimedia material, tools, recipes, and other content to serve these activities. Objects in the database are categorised by language, target audience, age group, media type, and physics topics. Current efforts include porting the database to the new CERN web infrastructure and improving the interface to serve a public audience. We present our efforts to update procurement and categorisation of educational content, in addition to implementation of a redesigned user interface.
Highlights
Education and outreach is an important pillar of every scientific process
International collaborative efforts are essential to tackle these challenges. One such collaboration that plays a key role in education and outreach in High Energy Physics (HEP) is the International Particle Physics Outreach Group (IPPOG) [1]
IPPOG is a network of scientists, science educators and communication specialists working across the globe in the field of informal science education and outreach for particle physics
Summary
Education and outreach is an important pillar of every scientific process. It serves to build a society that is excited by science, values its importance and supports scientists. There is a pressing need for high quality engagement with society on all levels. This involves triggering the curiosity of younger generations about the world around them to inspire them to study scientific subjects and work in research and scientific careers. International collaborative efforts are essential to tackle these challenges. One such collaboration that plays a key role in education and outreach in High Energy Physics (HEP) is the International Particle Physics Outreach Group (IPPOG) [1]. IPPOG is a network of scientists, science educators and communication specialists working across the globe in the field of informal science education and outreach for particle physics. We describe the organisation’s history and current status, as well as expected future expansion
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