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What: QuarkNet's U.S. Particle Physics Masterclass!!!! A chance for you to experience first hand particle physics data directly from CERN!!! Funded in part by the National Science Foundation
When: Sat. 3/28 from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Doors open at 8:30 - See Schedule below)
Where: Northeastern University: 110 Forsyth St., Dana Research Center, 1st Floor Conference Room (see below)
Who: High school physics students throughout the Boston area. In addition we will be video conferencing with students across the country and the world!
Cost: None but you may want to bring money to purchase lunch at the student center or bring a bag lunch.
The most important things to bring are an enthusiastic attitude, a sense of curiosity, and an open mind. In addition it is highly recommended (but not required) you bring your own laptop that runs chrome or firefox. Chromebooks are fine. Tablets unfortunately are not recommended. And as mentioned above you should bring a lunch or money to purchase lunch at the student center.
Best way to get there is via T to Ruggles Station. See below. (Orange Line)
If you have to drive, park at Renaissance Parking Garage at 1135 Tremont St. Parking is about $8-$10 for the entire day. When you exit the garage enter the Ruggles Station and follow the map below.
Schedule!!!
Schedule for Boston 2020
8:30 Doors Open: Welcome/Registration
Cloud Chamber and Electron in B-Field Demonstration
9:00 Ice Breaker Activity (Official Start)
9:15 Mentor Presentation on Particle Physics & Discussion
10:15 Introduction to Data Analysis
11:00 Begin Data Analysis
12:00 Lunch with a Physicist
13:00 Tour
14:00 Continue with Data Analysis Activity
14:40 Pre-conference: Mentor and teacher lead discussion of meaning of data
15:00 Video Conference with Williamsburg and Houston moderated by Fermilab
15:30 Sum-Up and Evaluation
16:00 Close