A first steemSTEM meetup… inside the LHC at CERN
Each winter, between December and spring, the LHC at CERN is undertaking a maintenance phase where the machine and the detectors are warmed up so that humans can do stuff on the machine. During this phase, it is sometimes possible to go down to (some of) the detectors and visit the machine.
After discussing with a colleague of mine, it turned out that it is actually possible to organize the first steemSTEM meetup at CERN, and to have a private tour of the CMS experiment of the LHC.
This will offer the steemSTEM community (and any other interested Steemian) a unique chance to see a state-of-the-art detector of particle physics from the closest possible place.
Since this needs to be organized before the machine restarts, this meetup will talke place very soon. I apologize for this, but life is what it is. Note that the next chance to go down to the LHC will be in 2019…
In practice, the event will be organized on Feb 9th, 2018, at CERN (close to Geneva, in Switzerland).
In order for me to take care of the local organization (transportation, lodging plans, etc.) I need to know who exactly who will participate. To this aim, please confirm your participation by commenting this post or bugging me on the chat (in the steemSTEM channel) before the end of January. And do not hesitate to ask practical or not-so-practical questions, if necessary.
The only thing I need from any interested person is to provide a copy of a valid ID. Yep, you will have to trust me on this one, but that is the price to pay to enter CERN.
This is brilliant! I'll be happy to donate $1,000 (in Steem) from undeserved witness earnings to steemSTEM members to help with their travel to Geneva.
Also, it would be really cool if you film a video about it.
Thanks! That is quite generous of you. Thanks for supporting steemstem
well I can cover my expenses but getting a free ticket is something I wouldn't mind :p
On a serious note, you are a good human! I topped you in the comments so others can see this
Come on, you don't need it ;)
This is very kind from you! Thanks a lot! We will film and write about the meetup for sure! :)
PS: I let you handle this directly with concerned people
That would be greatly appreciated liberosist!
This thing keeps getting better and better! This means that more people will get to go which is truly amazing. I'm sure there will be a slew of awesome posts including videos and there will be a number of inspired steemians coming back with renewed vigor!
WOW, this is super support!
Thank you @liberosist!
Having a sponsor for this event is really great as it could really make the difference financially for some of us.
What I would suggest is that you transfer this to the organizer @lemouth to support the transport and the lodging.
For a souvenir movie, I could take my DSLR, but
1/ I am not sure it will be allowed to film or take pics in the LHC (I know that at the ESRF at the time when I did experiments there, it was not allowed to take pics),
2/ I might get completely hypnotized by the detectors and forget to film ;-)!
I would prefer not to be involved in the money part. It will be between liberorist and the participants :)
For the cameras, we will have some on board. Having several is better (we are allowed to film and take picture as the detector will not be working (otherwise, we just don't go there :p ))).
OK sir how can I do that I just join steaming not long and am very much interested
Omfg this is crazy..... I wish i could be one of the participants. 😭
In 2019, I may reorganize it but long in advance so that you could book flights in advance. Note that we could also meet the next time I will be in Asia (I don't know where you are, actually :p ).
T.T I am from Hong Kong.
I would really want to pay a visit to the CERN. Seriously T.T (And of course meet all the expert here too XDD)
Hong-Kong! I always wanted to visit HK. Soon or later for both of you :)
Wow!
Super, I just discovered this post yesterday evening.
I checked my agenda, and with a little negotiating skills to move around a few lessons, I should be able to make it. @lemouth I will wait for further announcements concerning the arrangements or a discussion with you before booking my ticket. I'll steemchat you. Many thanks for proposing this, it'll be a lot of fun!
I would be glad to meet you there. :)
I will inform you on the chat when I will be able to setup the agenda for the meetup.
I would absolutely love this but I will be in school during that time. If I could make it I would, so I guess I will have to be limited, with @greenrun, to reading about it. If you can then I am certain many would enjoy seeing video and or livestream about it (if it is possible that is)
We will write about it, no worries! Maybe in a year of we decide to redo it? :)
A livestream would be awesome.
Same here. Live streaming will be the best, as i will be able to capture those wonderful moments
You know what i mean
I'm bugging you on the chat AND here. 2 people to sign up ✌️
I count both of you :)
Are grandparents accepted ... even from Quebec? I can walk, I have neither cane nor walker!
Sure they are. There is a minimum age, not a maximum age :D
Waooo spectacular, since I would like to be able to visit these impressive facilities and meet with the team steemSTEM
Just join us for the meetup, and you will :)
As I would love to go to the meeting, it would be an honor, but it is difficult due to the monetary expenses
I can imagine that. As soon as you need to cross an ocean...
it's the sad reality
Awesome location for the first meetup. Would love to go, but being halfway across the world makes it a bit difficult.
I can imagine that. Not that easy on a so short notice. I only learned about the opportunity very recently.
What a brilliant thing! Such a spectacular place for a steemit meetup. :)
Will you come? :D
crazy shit and I'd love to join! But I will have to check if that's possible first with my governm... uhm, I ment wife.
lol
wife = government. I think i can relate
lol :)
Feel free to check and let me know. The next opportunity will be 2019 :)