Physics Masterclasses in Africa and the World

TL;DR

International Masterclasses (IMC) provide high school students and teachers worldwide, including Africa, with authentic particle physics data analysis experiences, fostering engagement and education in physics through collaboration with research institutes.

Contribution

This paper discusses the expansion and benefits of IMC in Africa, highlighting opportunities for more institutes to participate as infrastructure improves.

Findings

IMC enhances physics education and engagement in Africa.

Growing infrastructure enables wider participation in IMC.

Potential for increased collaboration between research institutes and schools.

Abstract

International Masterclasses (IMC) enable high school students and teachers to work with particle physicists to analyze authentic data from contemporary experiments and experience being "physicists for a day". The IMC program has a worldwide reach, including several universities and research institutes in Egypt, Algeria, Morocco, Sao Tom'e and Principe, and South Africa. As technical infrastructure in Africa improves, there is a great opportunity for many more African institutes to offer IMC on their premises. The authors will discuss the advantages of IMC to Africa, how institutes may join, and ways to overcome obstacles.