Masterclasses

The Particle Physics Masterclasses are an activity organized by the Laboratory of Instrumentation and Experimental Particle Physics (lip.pt/masterclasses) in collaboration with the participating Institutes and Universities, aimed at secondary school students and intended to raise awareness of the field of particle physics. This is an international activity – physicsmasterclasses.org – under the IPPOG – International Particle Physics Outreach Group. Students go to institutes and universities “To be a scientist for a day… Hands on Particles!” at around 200 locations in 60 countries. The intense program allows young people to get to know the typical cycle of a scientist’s activity: learning, experimenting, discussing and presenting results (and at the end, self-assessment).