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SQMS Scientist Doğa Kürkçüoğlu, was able to pursue his passion for physics thanks to MIT professors and online resources and tools.

Sudhir Malik reports on an initiative by the US CMS collaboration to increase opportunities for under-represented students in high-energy physics.

Under mentorship from Argonne and Fermilab experts, six high school students participated in the Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics in Boston in July.

From the Chicago Tribune, Aug. 10, 2023: This week Fermilab hosted the first U.S. Quantum Information Science school for 150 students, including scientists, researchers, college students and industry professionals. The program aims to educate the next generation of researchers on quantum device design and fabrication; quantum computing algorithms; quantum sensing; and cryogenics.

From the College of DuPage, Jan. 4, 2023: Who says robots can’t be fashionable? This video tells the story of why SPOT the Fermilab robot needed a little fashion in his life. Thanks to the College of DuPage Fashion Studies students, SPOT now has designer protective gear.

Accelerator scientists are in demand at labs and beyond.

From the Beacon-News, April 18, 2016: Fermilab in Batavia offered its 29th Wonders of Science event, which featured three current and retired high school teachers from the area performing a variety of experiments designed to make learning about science exciting.

A high school science class participates in CMS data analysis through QuarkNet.

On March 29, Fermilab will host a diversity-focused event as part of the national My Brother’s Keeper Lab Day. Registration ends March 22.

Many physics degree programs excel at preparing students for an academic career, but more than half of those who complete the programs head to industry instead.