CERN Alumni Weekly News | Share your career story, CERN School of Computing 2025, CERN Alumni Madrid event, CERN will host the International Conference on Quantum Technology for High-Energy Physics

Published on January 6, 2025

Members of the CERN Alumni Network: Your Career Success Stories Wanted!
Has the CERN Alumni Network helped you find your job through networking, an event, or a job posting? We’d love to hear how our efforts are supporting alumni, particularly those in the early stages of their careers. Share your story by completing this short form: https://alumni.web.cern.ch/form/found-my-job-thanks-to-the-cern-

The 16th Thematic CERN School of Computing (tCSC 2025) will take place from Sunday, 6 April, to Saturday, 12 April 2025. This year's theme, *Security of Research Computing Infrastructures*, will delve into protecting critical systems in the scientific domain. Don't miss this opportunity to advance your expertise! Find out more: https://indico.cern.ch/event/1459614/

Join the CERN Alumni Group in Madrid for an unforgettable evening exploring one of the city's historical treasures! The evening will begin with a visit to the ghost station Estación de Chamberí, followed by a delightful dinner at Cervecería Chamberí, on Friday, 24 January 2025. Don’t miss this chance to connect with fellow alumni and explore Madrid together. Register here: https://alumni.cern/events/166708

The Medipix and Timepix family of hybrid pixel detectors represents a groundbreaking innovation stemming from CERN's detector technology. Originally developed for high-energy physics experiments, these chips have found extraordinary applications in fields like medical imaging, material science, and space exploration.  In an interview for the EP Newsletter, Michael Campbell delves into the evolution of these chips and their remarkable journey from particle physics to real-world applications. Read the full interview: https://ep-news.web.cern.ch/content/unpacking-medipixtimepix-revolution

Mark your calendars! The United Nations has proclaimed 2025 as the "International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ)", celebrating the centenary of quantum mechanics' development. This global initiative aims to raise awareness of quantum science's importance and its transformative applications.  Celebrate quantum breakthroughs and join activities worldwide: https://quantum2025.org/en/

Additionally, CERN will host the International Conference on Quantum Technology for High-Energy Physics from 20-24 January 2025. Be sure to register before the 10 January deadline: https://indico.cern.ch/event/1433194/overview