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Particle Physics Masterclasses for the International Day of Women and Girls in Science

@article{Djuvsland2017ParticlePM,
  title={Particle Physics Masterclasses for the International Day of Women and Girls in Science},
  author={Julia Isabell Djuvsland},
  journal={arXiv: Physics and Society},
  year={2017}
}
  • J. Djuvsland
  • Published 30 August 2017
  • Education
  • arXiv: Physics and Society
On the occasion of the UN International Day of Women and Girls in Science (February 11) Masterclass activities were launched by the International Particle Physics Outreach Group to support and promote the access of women and girls to science education and research activities. Universities and research laboratories organised 10 Masterclasses for girls on February 10 and 11, with participation from Barcelona, Cagliari, Cosenza, Heidelberg, Madrid, Paris, Prague, Rio de Janeiro, and Sao Paulo… 
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