About the role
The QuarkNet Workshop program is an annual workshop for high school physics teachers and students interested in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The workshop is designed to serve as an opportunity to learn about cutting-edge research in particle physics and cosmology, with presentations from scientists and postdocs from Berkeley Lab. The workshop is focused on creating a vibrant learning community that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. The program usually includes discussions on topics such as the search for dark matter, mapping the universe, measuring dark energy with supernovae, machine learning, and the Higgs boson. Additionally, students get to form small groups and interview lab scientists about their work, and they present a short video or powerpoint about the research. A highlight of the program is the discussion with Nobel Laureate Saul Perlmutter. The workshop is supported by QuarkNet, and there is no cost to teachers or students.