BEAMLINE FOR SCHOOLS (BL4S)
International competition for high school students from all around the world organised by CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, in Geneva, Switzerland
The competition invites teams of
high-school students to propose a scientific experiment that they want
to perform. Because of the maintenance of CERN’s accelerators since the
end of 2018, the winning experiments in 2020 will be run at DESY in
Hamburg, Germany. The first prize for the winning teams is a trip to
DESY to carry out their proposed experiments at a fully-equipped
accelerator beamline. There are additional prizes for shortlisted teams
and certificates for all participants. How to take part?
high-school students to propose a scientific experiment that they want
to perform. Because of the maintenance of CERN’s accelerators since the
end of 2018, the winning experiments in 2020 will be run at DESY in
Hamburg, Germany. The first prize for the winning teams is a trip to
DESY to carry out their proposed experiments at a fully-equipped
accelerator beamline. There are additional prizes for shortlisted teams
and certificates for all participants. How to take part?
Beamline for Schools – Be a scientist!
Did
you ever wonder what it is like to be a scientist? If you’re up for a
challenge, the BL4S competition is your chance to experience it. Any
high-school student from all around the world can join the
adventure. Jump into the world of particle physics and think of a simple
and creative experiment.
you ever wonder what it is like to be a scientist? If you’re up for a
challenge, the BL4S competition is your chance to experience it. Any
high-school student from all around the world can join the
adventure. Jump into the world of particle physics and think of a simple
and creative experiment.
Who is eligible?
The
competition is open to teams of high-school students from all around
the world who, if they win, are invited (with up to two adult team
coaches) to DESY to run their experiment. Teams must have at least five
students with at least one adult team coach, but
there is no upper limit to a team’s size (although just nine students
per winning team will be invited to DESY). Teams may be composed of
students from a single school, or a number of schools working together. Take part in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!
competition is open to teams of high-school students from all around
the world who, if they win, are invited (with up to two adult team
coaches) to DESY to run their experiment. Teams must have at least five
students with at least one adult team coach, but
there is no upper limit to a team’s size (although just nine students
per winning team will be invited to DESY). Teams may be composed of
students from a single school, or a number of schools working together. Take part in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!
Which experiments can be proposed?
Your
team is totally free with respect to the experiment that you propose as
long as it does not rise any safety concerns. The technical feasibility
will be an important criterion for the selection of the winners. We
know that judging what is feasible and what is not may be difficult for
you. Refer to this support document for information.
team is totally free with respect to the experiment that you propose as
long as it does not rise any safety concerns. The technical feasibility
will be an important criterion for the selection of the winners. We
know that judging what is feasible and what is not may be difficult for
you. Refer to this support document for information.
When is the deadline for the next competition?
In order to take part in the next BL4S edition 2020, you have to submit your proposal until 31 March 2020 midnight CET.
Questions?
Please first read our FAQs. Most questions we receive are already answered in there.
See our national contacts for several countries to get help in your language. Join our BL4S Facebook group and discuss with like-minded from all around the world.
More questions? Contact us directly via bl4s.team@cern.ch.
How to apply
(deadline for the next edition: 31 March 2020 midnight CET)
Introduction
- Read the short introduction in your native language
Preparation
- Go through the useful documents for tips, ideas and information about the beamline and detectors and read the terms and conditions
FAQs
- Look at the Frequently Asked Questions
Registration
- Click here to pre-register your team to receive news and updates
Proposal Details
- Read the information about proposal submission
Proposal Submission
- Have this information ready and click here to submit your proposal
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE OPEN THIS LINK
https://beamlineforschools.cern/everything-about-bl4s-2018
