PoS - Proceedings of Science
Volume 390 - 40th International Conference on High Energy physics (ICHEP2020) - Parallel: Education and Outreach
CMS Virtual Visits: Engaging Audiences Worldwide in Conversation about Cutting Edge Science
C. Uribe Estrada*  on behalf of the CMS Collaboration
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Pre-published on: November 30, 2020
Published on: April 15, 2021
Abstract
Advances in information and communications technologies (ICTs) have given rise to innovative uses of web-based video tools for global communication, enhancing the impact of large research facilities, including their outreach and education programmes. As an example, the CMS Virtual Visits programme launched by the CMS Collaboration at CERN uses videoconferencing to communicate with schools and other members of the public around the globe.

The goal of the programme is to break down geographical barriers and allow more people to enter the world of science, physics and particle physics. CMS Virtual Visits offer students, teachers and the general public a unique opportunity to explore the CMS detector. Through a web-based videoconference, CMS scientists interact with ``remote'' visitors in their native language, explain the physics and technology behind the CMS detector, and answer their questions.

Since September 2014, more than 35,000 people from around the world have participated in CMS Virtual Visits. We present an overview of our experience, feedback collected from participants and discuss potential development for the future.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.22323/1.390.0961
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