ATLAS Virtual Visits

ATLAS VIRTUAL VISITSATLAS Outreach & Education

S. Goldfarb – 21 Jun 2011

Virtual Visits Goal

Invite Remote Participants to Visit Point 1 Target: Students, Public, Media, Institutional Representatives

Team at Point 1 Tiina Operating Camera, EVO in AVC Closet Help from IT/UDS and EVO for Configuration Hosts in Control Room and Sometimes DQ Room

Technology EVO + Webcast

○ http://cern.ch/atlas-live-virtual-visit○ Public Site, Primarily for Parents, Collaboration Members

Requirements for Remote End○ Good Network with Cable○ Recent Laptop○ Echo-Cancelling Microphone○ At Least One Test

21 June 2011 S. Goldfarb 2

Not Negligible

http://cern.ch/atlas-live-virtual-visit

http://cern.ch/atlas-live-virtual-visit

Recent / Upcoming Events


Date Event Notes

19 March Kobe University, Japan Assembly of Students and General Public, Organized by Yuji Yamazaki

5 April University of Birmingham, UK Assembly of Students at End of Masterclass, Organized by John Wilson

24 May William Floyd High School, New York USA

Assembly of Science StudentsOrganized by Helio Takai, Christina Brazzelli (Teacher)

5 June World Science Fair, New York City USA

Exhibit on ATLAS, Science of LHCOrganized by Kyle Cranmer

7 June Marshfield High School, Coos Bay, Oregon USA

Two High School Physics ClassesOrganized by Jonathan Hill, Myself

9 June Melbourne, Australia Opening of New Physics Centre, Visit by Minister, Organized by Geoffrey Taylor

23 June University of Cincinnati, USA Quarknet TeachersOrganized by Ken Cecire

William Floyd High School








World Science Fair, NYC










Marshfield High School


University of Melbourne






Some Feedback


“My students had problems understanding the content but they were excited anyway because they talked to scientists on the other side of the world. They also asked questions about dark matter (triggered by Steve question). So, overall we kindle interest in science and this is really positive! Plus, they talk and joke about particles, this means they know what they are talking about.”

Christina (Teacher from William Floyd High School)

“Thanks Steve. It is a very neat opportunity for our students. I appreciate you providing the window. Jon is a talented teacher with very high expectations for his students. I think he had fun as well.”

Jeff Eberwein (Teacher from Marshfield High School)

Marshfield High

School Newspaper


Some Feedback


“Thank you very much for the Virtual Control Room tour and interaction last night.

We have had our new Centre's first workshop this week, and had the official opening yesterday.Last night was a celebration of this beginning.

Our centre brings together experimentalists and theorists, the latter group having no experience with what goes on at the heart of ATLAS operations.For theorists and administrators too, your virtual tour was particularly successful and greatly appreciated.

Thanks for this effort. Great results..”

Geoffrey Taylor (ATLAS Physicist, Melbourne)

Next Steps Documentation

Public Web Site○ Pre-Event

Description, Remote Requirements, Calendar of Past and Upcoming Visits, Booking?○ During Event

View of Webcast, Links to Relevant Information○ Post-Event

Multi-Media Material from Event, Recordings, Relevant Material, etc.

Technical Improvements Optimization of Video/Audio Bandwidth Usage Help for Remote Sites, If Possible

Potential Development Addition of Video / Images During Show Presentation in DQ Room, Depending on Group Visiting


Documents

ATLAS Virtual Visits