CERN Alumni Weekly News | Passing of CERN alumna Senamile Masango, Moving Out of Academia to Data Science and Analytics, Interview with CERN’s next Director-General Professor Mark Thomson
We are deeply saddened by the passing of CERN alumna Senamile Masango. Just last year, she delivered an inspiring keynote at Third Collisions, sharing her passion for making science accessible to all. Our thoughts are with her family, friends, and colleagues: https://alumni.cern/news/2437752
Are you a CERN alum or soon-to-be alum looking to transition into data science and analytics? Don’t miss Moving Out of Academia to Data Science and Analytics on 14 March. Our speakers have successfully applied their analytical and problem-solving skills to fields ranging from AI-powered computer vision to financial risk modelling, medical data science, and cutting-edge software engineering. Join us to gain insights from their journeys and discover where your skills could take you next: https://alumni.cern/events/169947
CERN alumni in Copenhagen, mark your calendars for 28 February. Regional meetups are a fantastic way to stay connected with fellow alumni, exchange experiences, and strengthen our global network. Whether you're new to the city or a long-time local, this is a great opportunity to engage with the community and explore ways to stay involved. Rachel, Head of CERN Alumni Relations, will also be joining—don’t miss the chance to share your ideas and hear the latest updates from the network: https://alumni.cern/events/169235
Are you working in ICT or STEM? The WISE (Women in STEM and Technology) roundtable on 24 April in Geneva is looking for speakers. The discussion, organised by ITU and supported by the Slovenian Ministry for Foreign Affairs, will focus on "ICT for the Next Generation: Encouraging Girls in STEM Innovation." If you'd like to contribute, find out more here: https://alumni.cern/news/2418821
While the year-end technical stop (YETS) is still in full swing in the LHC and progressing as planned, the injector complex is gradually being restarted. Read the latest accelerator report: https://home.web.cern.ch/news/news/accelerators/accelerator-report-first-step-towards-beam-production-linac4-source-running
Professor Mark Thomson, CERN’s next Director-General, shares his vision, leadership approach, and the fundamental physics mysteries he hopes to unravel in the latest CERN Courier article: https://cerncourier.com/a/a-word-with-cerns-next-director-general/