Particle Physics International Masterclass - Saturday March 14, 2026
Particle Physics International Masterclass
Saturday, March 14th, 2026 (9:00 AM - 4:30 PM)
A workshop to introduce high school students to particle physics concepts, data analysis techniques, and research opportunities.
Small URL for this page: https://bit.ly/QuarkNet-3-14
Location: NC A&T Smith Hall Room 3001, 402 Laurel Street, Greensboro, NC, 27411
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/vWKd6DgaaB6QMZtPA (registration deadline: Tuesday, March 10th, 2026)
REQUIRED Consent & Release Forms (please complete all forms and bring them with you on Saturday 3/14/26)
AGENDA
| Time (ET) | Activity |
|---|---|
| 9:00 AM | Registration & Light Breakfast |
| 9:30 AM | Welcome & Introductions |
| 10:00 AM | Particle Cards Game |
10:30 AM | Intro to Particle Physics and Research LHC Masterclass @NC A&T - Introduction to Particle Physics |
| 11:30 AM | LUNCH & CAMPUS TOUR |
| 1:00 PM | Masterclass Measurement Intro CMS WHZ Masterclass Measurement Intro |
1:30 PM | Lab Tour & Demos |
2:30 PM | Masterclass Measurement iSpy CMS Event Display Spreadsheet for Data Entry CMS WZH Reference Doc |
3:15 PM | PIE BREAK |
| 3:30 PM | Measurement Discussion |
4:00 PM | Video Conference Results Discussion |
4:30 PM | Closing Remarks & Short Post-Survey |
Contacts for this Masterclass
- Dr. Hallie Trauger (hctrauger@ncat.edu), NC A&T Physics - primary workshop logistics contact
- Dr. Shelly Lesher (srlesher@ncat.edu), NC A&T Physics Department Chair
- Dr. Charlotte Wood (cwood@ncat.edu), NC A&T Physics
- Dr. Joanna Atkin (jmatkin@ncat.edu), NC A&T Physics
- Megan Alvord (megan.alvord@ncssm.edu), QuarkNet Teacher/Fellow, NC School of Science and Mathematics
- Charlie Payne (paynec@ncssm.edu), QuarkNet Lead Teacher, NC School of Science and Mathematics
- Shane Wood (swood5@nd.edu), QuarkNet National Staff