CHESS and CLASSE scientists take part in Expanding Your Horizons 2023

Susan Newman

Expanding Your Horizons (EYH) is a one-day conference designed to stimulate participants’ interest in math and science through hands-on activities, provide female scientist role models, and foster awareness of opportunities in math and science-related careers. CLASSE and CHESS have been long-time sponsors and participants in this inspiring program.

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HMF Staff Scientist Louise Debefve speaks to EYH students about the PIPOXS beamline.

The 2023 EYH conference took place on April 1st and consisted of speakers, workshops, demonstrations, and lab tours geared towards motivating young scientists to get involved in STEM. Students participate in two or three workshops organized by Cornell students and faculty, tour state-of-the-art lab facilities on Cornell’s Ithaca campus, connect with peers and mentors, and learn that anyone with a curious mind has what it takes to pursue a future in STEM!

A group of 9th grade students joined CHESS staff and CLASSE graduate students on a tour of the CHESS facilities.This year's tour group started off with a brief tour of the synchrotron tunnel before exploring CHESS and its beamlines with a group of female role models.  These students were able to interact with a wonderful team of role models, see research in action, and learn about the career paths that have lead CHESS staff to where they are today.

We’d like to give a special thanks to all the staff and students who volunteered to make this year’s lab tour a success!
Louise Debefve – CHESS Staff Scientist, HMF
Louisa Smieska – CHESS Staff Scientist, FMB
Amy Heliseva -- CHESS Operator
Joseph Grassi – CLASSE Graduate Student (CMS project)