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Engaging Spin-off Masterclasses: Shorter, Accessible Physics Education for All

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Discover the innovative spin-off masterclasses designed to make physics accessible to diverse audiences, ranging from 14-18 year-olds to university students and the general public. These half-day events focus on real measurements, such as W-path structure and Z-mass calculation, involving participants directly in hands-on experiences. Locations include schools and universities, with a goal to increase physicist involvement year-round. While challenges such as infrastructure and software setup exist, successful pilot events have demonstrated high engagement and achievable results without overwhelming students.

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Engaging Spin-off Masterclasses: Shorter, Accessible Physics Education for All

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  1. Masterclass Spin-offs • What? • Shorter (half-day) than traditional IPPOG masterclasses • Why? • Reach more people • Throughout the year • Different audiences • Different locations • Get more physicists involved • ……. • Audiences? • 14-16 year olds • 16-18 year olds • University students • General public • Locations? • @schools • @universities • @CERN

  2. Masterclass Spin-offs • Format? • Based around a real measurement • Introduction + measurement + de-briefing • …….. • Challenges • Short time! • Infrastructure in schools • Hardware (PCs, WiFi) • Software installation • ….. • What is the ideal measurement? • W-path (structure of the proton) • Z-mass calculation • …….. • IPPOG involvement? • With experiments • “toolkit” of materials for physicists to do their own MCs • Experience so far • UK (“Roadshow”) • Germany • CMS • ???

  3. Experience of CMS “mini Masterclasses”: two high schools in the UK • What worked • One physicist going to a school • Low cost for school • Relatively low cost for institute (CMS in this case) • Masterclass in 3 hours! • ~1 hour introduction • ~1 hour measurement • ~1 hour debriefing/chat • Web-based event display & spreadsheet • Teachers did the measurement! • Measurement of W+/W- ratio generally gives good results! • No time for students to become bored! • What could be improved • More contact with schools beforehand to determine level of the students more accurately • Go through a few events all together on the screen • Handouts desired • Cheat-sheet for measurement • Ideas for further studies • Information about coming to CERN for visits and, in particular, to study!

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