Thirty Physics students from across Spain take part in the IFIC summer programme
The Institute of Corpuscular Physics (IFIC), a joint centre of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) and the University of Valencia, held a new edition of its summer research programme. This initiative is aimed at undergraduate physics students who are interested in finding out what research in nuclear and particle physics is really like.
From 14 to 25 July, the IFIC Summer Student Programme gave thirty students from universities across Spain the chance to experience the daily work of the institute’s research groups first-hand. Over the course of two weeks, participants gained hands-on experience about how cutting-edge experimental physics projects are conducted, from data analysis to detector and scientific software development.
The programme included training activities tailored to each student's level, regardless of their year of study. They took part in practical workshops and one-to-one sessions with their tutors and contributed to real research tasks within the groups. They also attended talks given by IFIC researchers on current topics in fundamental and applied physics and potential academic and professional pathways in research.
During their stay, the students toured the institute's laboratories, where advanced technologies are developed for basic research and practical applications in areas such as medical physics and security. They also had the opportunity to speak with young researchers and PhD students to gain insight into beginning a scientific career.
IFIC conducts research in particle physics, astroparticles, cosmology, nuclear physics, and their many applications. Its participation in major international collaborations makes it a privileged environment for bringing cutting-edge science closer to university students. Through this initiative, IFIC is bringing research closer to new generations and inspiring scientific vocations, based on the belief that physics can change the world and improve people’s lives.
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