Contact Information
Department of Physics525 Northwestern Avenue
West Lafayette, IN
47907-2036
Map and Directions
Telephone:
(765) 494-2970
Fax:
(765) 494-0706
Upcoming Opportunities
The QuarkNet Summer Institute at Purdue is a special opportunity for professional development for physics and secondary physical science teachers. The five-day program includes a variety of experiences to learn more about high energy particle physics in the context of cosmic rays – radiation coming from space.
During the QuarkNet Summer Institute, you will:
- Learn about different kinds radiation and the materials and devices that can be used to measure it.
- Do experiments with a cosmic ray detector (for example, to determine muon speed or muon lifetime).
- Meet and become a part of a community of teachers with similar interests.
- Engage with researchers in talks related to both theoretical and practical applications of cosmic ray and particle physics research.
- Develop a deeper understanding of fundamental principles of physics.
- Tour laboratory and research (fabrication, accelerator and detector) facilities.
- Take with you meaningful and authentic materials you will be able to use in your classroom.
- Receive a $500 stipend.
Additional information and an application for the Purdue 2013 QuarkNet Summer Institute is available from the links below:
Note: The application for the QuarkNet Summer Institute is a "fill-in" PDF Form document. Depending on the PDF reader you use, we suggest you first save the document (even if your reader indicates you cannot do that), re-open the file and complete the entries, and then save it once more. You should then be able to attach the file to a regular email. If all else fails, we will email you the application for its safe return!QuarkNet MasterClass is a way for teachers who have previously participated in the summer institutes to share both their curiosity and expertise with their students. Bring interested students to the Purdue campus for a day of engaging activity where they will examine actual image data from CMS cosmic ray research at CERN.
In the morning session, students will learn about the components of the CMS detector and how to pick out identifying
characteristics of particles from event data. This is a great opportunity for students to learn about cutting edge
research and engage with those doing it!
The afternoon session will culminate with you and your students participating in a live video conference with other high school students and university researchers from other QuarkNet centers from the U.S. or elsewhere around the world! Lunch will be provided.
