CERN Alumni Weekly News | Meet our July CAN-doers, A Lawyer Amongst Physicist, FCC Pubic Debate, Physics...with Dad Jokes?
THIS WEEK’S DIGEST AT A GLANCE
- COMMUNITY: Meet our July CAN-doers of the Month; A Lawyer Amongst Physicists — Lorenz Stampfli's CERN story
- CONNECT: Possible Fermilab alumni lunch with Arnaud Marsollier; FCC public debate webinar
- FROM CERN: CERN Science Gateway welcomes its millionth visitor
- AND FINALLY: Physics with Dad Jokes from CERN Courier
COMMUNITY
MEET OUR JULY 2026 CAN-DOERS OF THE MONTH
Every contribution helps strengthen our global community. Meet this month's three CAN-doers, recognised for their engagement with the CERN Alumni Network. Whether you mentor, volunteer, speak at events, support fellow alumni or simply stay active on the platform, there are many ways to get involved and become a future CAN-doer yourself: https://alumni.cern/news/13327657
A LAWYER AMONGST PHYSICISTS: HOW LORENZ'S CURIOSITY SHAPED CERN (AND VICE VERSA)
What can a lawyer learn from spending more than 30 years surrounded by physicists and engineers? Quite a lot, as Lorenz Stampfli's remarkable career demonstrates. From helping develop CERN's first Memoranda of Understanding and innovative safety policies to championing international collaboration, Lorenz reflects on how curiosity, openness and dialogue shaped both his career and the Laboratory. Today, he remains an active CERN alumnus and encourages younger generations to embrace languages, travel and lifelong learning: https://alumni.cern/news/13326479
CONNECT
CERN ALUMNI AT FERMILAB — POSSIBLE LUNCH WITH ARNAUD MARSOLLIER (15 JULY tbc)
Are you based at or near Fermilab? We are looking into organising an informal lunch with Arnaud Marsollier, CERN's Head of Education, Communications and Outreach and CERN alumni this coming week. It is a great opportunity to reconnect with the CERN community, hear the latest news from the Laboratory and meet other alumni working in the area. To express your interest and so we can provide further information if, email [email protected].
FCC PUBLIC DEBATE WEBINAR — 20 JULY
Interested in the Future Circular Collider? Join the upcoming FCC public debate webinar to learn more about the project, the public consultation process and the discussions shaping CERN's future: https://alumni.cern/events/217144
FROM CERN
LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO DO THIS SUMMER? COME BACK TO CERN!
The CERN Science Gateway has now welcomed its one millionth visitor, highlighting the growing public interest in science and CERN's mission: https://home.cern/the-science-gateway-passes-the-million-mark/
As a CERN alumnus or alumna, you can also return to the Laboratory, request site access, reconnect with former colleagues and experience everything CERN has to offer. Request your visit: https://alumni.cern/page/come-back-to-cern
AND FINALLY...
PHYSICS... WITH DAD JOKES?
Daniel Whiteson reflects on a career in particle physics at ATLAS, and on building a parallel path in science communication through books, podcasts and children’s television: https://cerncourier.com/a/physics-with-dad-jokes
SUMMER REMINDER
If you have a few minutes over the summer, why not update your alumni profile? Keeping your information current helps you receive relevant opportunities, connect with fellow alumni and make the most of everything the CERN Alumni Network has to offer.
Need help? Watch our quick tutorial: https://alumni.cern/media_center/file/57b15e2b-7291-46a2-9a87-e2fde7d0f67a