Outreach

Exhibition “The physics that connect us: CERN and Brazil”

The traveling exhibition: “The Physics That Connects Us: CERN and Brazil” will be inaugurated at the opening of ICHEP 2026. As a result of GT8: the Scientific Dissemination Working Group of INCT (National Institute of Science and Technology) CERN-Brazil, the exhibition will address aspects related to the scientific work of research at CERN, as well as historical and social debates linked to the research carried out, highlighting the important Brazilian participation.

In addition to presenting the physical concepts of the experiments, the exhibition will discuss the history that led to the construction of the LHC, the historical aspect of Brazil's participation in collaborations, and present the experiments: ALICE, ATLAS, LHCb, and CMS. It will discuss the social impact of the development of this scientific area, which has diverse applications in our daily lives.

The exhibition also features interactive materials, allowing young people to engage with the content in a relaxed way, as well as delve deeper into topics of greater interest.

 

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Science Outreach Talk (in Portuguese)

Professor Marcelle Soares-Santos, from the University of Zurich, will present an outreach talk in Portuguese aimed at nonexperts.
Título: Astronomia com ondas gravitacionais: colocando trilha sonora no filme mudo do universo
Resumo: Há milhares de anos observamos o universo através da detecção de luz. Recentemente, avanços tecnológicos nos permitem detectar também ondas gravitacionais. Nesta palestra, apresento uma visão geral do impacto desses avanços, em particular da cominação desses dois mensageiros cósmicos, luz e ondas gravitacionais, para produzir novas descobertas.

 

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Masterclass Hands On Particle Physics

The events Masterclass – Hands-on Particle Physics are held worldwide, promoted by IPPOG (International Particle Physics Outreach Group) in collaboration with various institutions around the world. The main objective is to show the day-to-day work of high-energy physicists to high school students. To this end, students visit research institutions in the field and analyze real data provided by high-energy physics experiments. In addition, the events also foster the exchange of experiences among students, teachers, and researchers in a collaborative scientific environment.

During the ICHEP 2026, three Masterclass sessions will be held, each analyzing data from a different experiment. Participants will have direct contact with researchers from major particle physics collaborations through data analysis activities specific to each experiment. These activities will be coordinated by Brazilian researchers who are actively working in the research and development within their respective experiments.

 

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Visit by Students from Natal Schools to the Ciêncibus and the Convention Center

 

Students from public and private schools in Natal will visit the Ciêncibus, located at the Natal Convention Center, as well as the exhibition "The Physics That Connects Us: CERN and Brazil", the sponsors' exhibition area, and the Science Club booth of the IFRN Natal-Central Campus. During the visit, they will also have the opportunity to meet and interact with conference participants during the coffee break between the plenary sessions.
The Science Club of the IFRN Natal-Central Campus is an interdisciplinary center dedicated to promoting and popularizing scientific knowledge. It brings together teaching, research, and outreach initiatives, including the projects Scientific Inclusion: From Knowledge to the Dissemination of Particle Physics and #IScienceEverywhere. A hallmark of these science outreach initiatives is the Ciêncibus, a bus specially adapted with laboratory benches, seating, and interactive science exhibits. Staffed by teachers and students, the Ciêncibus travels to public spaces such as schools, public squares, and scientific events, offering hands-on experiments and interactive activities that explain everyday physical phenomena through an engaging, contextualized, and interdisciplinary approach.

 

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Science & Art

The activities aim to connect Art and Science in the context of Particle Physics, offering immersive experiences with artistic interpretations for participants and the general public.

Showing how these two languages, fundamental to human creativity, can complement each other in exploring and interpreting the Universe. They aim to inspire creativity, highlighting the role of both areas as transformative and innovative means for understanding reality and fostering critical thinking.

The activities result from the work of undergraduate students in the course lead by professor Ana Amélia Machado: “Science and Art,” at UNICAMP (State University of Campinas), with the goals to promote Scientific Culture among high school students and teachers, encouraging interest in and dialogue about science in an educational environment.