Masterclasses
Be a particle physicist for a day
Masterclasses are run by our CMS scientists and introduce students to particle physics research. No prior knowledge necessary!
What is a masterclass?
The CMS Physics Masterclass provides an opportunity for high-school students and their teachers to explore the world of Particle Physics in one day or less!
During the master classes, students are invited to take part in an authentic research process, either at a nearby CMS institute or at school. Lectures from active scientists give insight into methods of basic research, enabling the students to perform measurements on real data from the CMS experiment at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC).
Like in an international research collaboration, the participants then discuss their results and compare with expectations. The CMS Masterclass offers students the chance to close their textbooks and experience modern science first-hand! It also provides excellent support for teachers with material on particle physics.
The CMS master classes are organized in more than 60 countries by the particle physics outreach groups QuarkNet and IPPOG. Virtual and in-person options are available depending on location and availability.
