Meet our April 2026 CAN-doers of the Month (04/2026)
What is it about?
It’s been one year since the CERN Alumni Engagement Programme was launched to recognise the many ways alumni contribute to the network. From mentoring and volunteering to attending events or simply keeping profiles up to date, these actions help keep the community active and useful for everyone.
Over the past year, the programme has steadily grown:
- 6,061 badges awarded (as of December 2025)
- 4,315 alumni recognised as CAN-doers
- 16 badges available across three engagement categories
- 4,369 volunteer hours recorded in 2025
These numbers reflect the time and effort alumni continue to invest in staying connected and supporting one another.
Each contribution, big or small, is recognised through digital badges displayed on alumni profiles. There are up to 16 badges to collect, and each one celebrates your unique contribution to our global community.
Alongside this, every month we highlight three CAN-doers, selected across the three engagement categories: Volunteering, Communication and Experiential.
Ready to meet our April CAN-doers?
Get to know the three alumni being recognised this month for their inspiring engagement.
CAN-Doers of the month - April 2026
🔹 Marc Teng – awarded the Tau badge for actively contributing to the CERN Alumni community through forum discussions and feedback via surveys.
🔹Anne Richards – received the Gluon badge for participating in CERN Alumni events and providing feedback to help improve future activities.
🔹Michele Donadoni – recognised with the Down badge for his involvement in managing and developing an alumni group, helping to bring members together and support local engagement.
Thank you to all alumni who have taken part in the programme over the past year. Your continued engagement helps keep the network relevant, active and connected.
Want to be in the spotlight next month?
It’s simple: to be eligible for selection, just engage!
One of the easiest ways to start is by updating your profile—make sure your location, professional experience, skills, industries and education are current.