CERN Alumni Weekly News | Winners #FavoriteCERNphoto, Moving out of Academia to Aviation and Aerospace, Alumni Vienna visit to the UN, Copenhagen meeting, Special Message from Fabiola Gianotti, LHC's story, Physics Nobel Prize winners
Thank you to everyone who shared their #FavoriteCERNphoto! We are excited to reveal the three winners—could your favourite be among them? Find out in our article, where you can also explore all the creative and nostalgic entries submitted by other alumni: https://alumni.cern/news/2191707
On 25 October, join us for the 12th edition of “Moving Out of Academia,” focusing on the Aviation and Aerospace sectors. Get insights from fellow alumni who have successfully transitioned into these industries, from identifying key skills to tips on crafting a standout CV and navigating the competitive job market: https://alumni.cern/networks/events/157083
Only 2 slots remain for the CERN Alumni visit to the UN Office in Vienna on October 18th at 12:00! Register now for a unique experience with a guided tour, lunch, and an optional session on data governance models at the IAEA: https://alumni.cern/events/158382
CERN alumni in Copenhagen, it’s time for the second informal meetup on 25 October at No Stress Bar. Come for an evening of relaxed networking where you can reconnect with familiar faces, meet new members, and share ideas: https://alumni.cern/networks/events/157639
Last week’s September Council session brought key updates on CERN’s future, as highlighted in this special message from CERN’s Director-General, Fabiola Gianotti: https://home.cern/news/opinion/cern/september-council-seventieth-celebrations
Continuing the CERN70 series, we now look at the story of the LHC, which began in the early 1980s, even while the Large Electron-Positron Collider (LEP) was still under study. Discover how scientists envisioned using the LEP’s 27 km tunnel for a proton collider, leading to the creation of one of the world’s most powerful scientific tools: https://home.cern/news/series/cern70/cern70-switching-large-hadron-collider
The latest milestone for the High-Luminosity LHC is the installation of its first superconducting system in a new above-ground test facility, which plays a crucial role in the accelerator’s next big upgrade: https://home.cern/news/news/engineering/test-stand-high-luminosity-lhc
Finally, discover this year’s Physics Nobel Prize winners whose work in computational methods laid the foundations for neural networks and transformed AI research: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-024-03213-8