134 - Jeff Wiener: CERN Science education, gender and connections
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Join us for a conversation with Jeff from the CERN Teacher Training Program. We explore the evolving landscape of science education. We'll discuss the interplay between innovative teaching methodologies and the integration of Artificial Intelligence, examining both the challenges and opportunities AI presents in enhancing student engagement and addressing the critical issue of the gender gap in STEM fields. Learn how CERN's teacher and student programs are supporting schools worldwide, shaping a future where education seamlessly integrates with innovation. CERN, the world's largest particle physics laboratory, welcomes over 10,000 scientists from more than 100 countries each year to utilize its facilities, which boast some of the most sophisticated and complex scientific instruments ever developed.   About Jeff Wiener    Jeff Wiener is a staff scientist at CERN, the European Laboratory for Particle Physics, managing all national and international teacher programmes that are flagship education programmes of CERN’s International Relations Sector.   Jeff received his PhD in physics from the University of Vienna and holds an Executive Master in International Relations degree from the Geneva School of Diplomacy. He is currently pursuing an Executive Certificate in Public Policy at Harvard Kennedy School.    In the past, Jeff worked as a high-school physics, philosophy, and psychology teacher in Vienna, Austria and he frequently volunteered at an orphanage in Siem Reap, Cambodia.   Jeff Wiener on Social Media   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjeffwiener Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrJeffWiener     Resources   CERN Teacher Programmes: https://teachers.cern CERN Physics Education Research: https://cern.ch/PER CERN Educational Resources: https://cern.ch/educational-resources  International Masterclasses: https://physicsmasterclasses.org   John Mikton on Social Media LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmikton/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jmikton Web: beyonddigital.org   Dan Taylor on social media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/appsevents  Twitter: https://twitter.com/appdkt  Web: www.appsevents.com   Listen on: iTunes / Podbean / Stitcher / Spotify / YouTube   Would you like to have a free 1 month trial of the new Google Workspace Plus (formerly G Suite Enterprise for Education)? Just fill out this form and we’ll get you set up bit.ly/GSEFE-Trial
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