A local educator has been chosen to attend an international science program this summer at the European Organization for Nuclear Research in Geneva, Switzerland.
The center is better known as CERN.
St. Bede Academy science teacher Dan Fitzpatrick will take part in the CERN International Teacher Program, which is made up of only 40 to 50 teachers from among thousands of global applicants. Selection is based on teaching experience, academic background, and a demonstrated ability to translate the experience into meaningful impact for students at home.
CERN is where the world wide web was invented. It’s the birthplace of the concept of anti-matter. And it’s the home of the world’s largest and most powerful particle accelerator.
Fitzpatrick says the opportunity directly connects St. Bede directly to one of the world’s leading scientific research institutions. He says he plans to take a deep dive into the research happening at CERN, and bring back data and insights that help prepare science students for the future.
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