Nasir Hussain
Hello everyone! I’m Nasir Hussain, an undergraduate student from Quaid-i-Azam University in Pakistan. When I first applied for this position, I was determined to give it my all. I dedicated a significant amount of time from my daily routine to prepare my application, and it paid off - I landed here as a CERN summer student!
For me, this opportunity isn’t just an achievement; it’s a milestone. As someone with a disability, I’ve faced many challenges in continuing my education. But it was my determination that kept me going, and now CERN has taken my journey to the next level by selecting me as a summer student.
The most exciting part of my work here is the project I’m assigned to: Anomaly Detection in CMSWEB Services. I’ve always been passionate about Machine Learning, and I was learning it on my own. Now, I have the chance to work on it at CERN, in one of my favorite and most career-oriented fields. I absolutely love this project and aim to complete it to the best of my ability. The learning experience has been incredible.
But it’s not all work and no play! I’m also thoroughly enjoying my weekends. I’ve been joining random groups of four people and exploring the breathtaking beauty of Switzerland and France. From Grindelwald to Chamonix, I’ve visited multiple places, and each trip has been a memorable adventure.
Despite my background in Computer Science, I’ve taken the opportunity to delve into the fascinating world of physics here at CERN. I’ve attended all the official visits to places like the Antiproton Decelerator (AD), Data Center (DC), ATLAS, and the Synchrocyclotron (SC). I even gave a talk on my project during a student session. I’m fully involved in all the activities at CERN, balancing both learning and fun.
Overall, my experience as a summer student at CERN has been nothing short of amazing. I’ve learned a lot, made wonderful memories, and grown both professionally and personally. I’m grateful for this opportunity and excited to see where this journey will take me next!
Houyem Jouini
My experience as a CERN summer student from Tunisia has been transformative in so many ways. One of the most impactful aspects has been the incredibly rich, multicultural environment. Being surrounded by students from all over the world, all sharing a passion for science, innovation, and experimentation, is truly inspiring. It's a privilege to be part of a place that nurtures this vision.
The quality of the program has also been exceptional. The lectures, workshops, and hands-on experiences cover a wide range of topics, from physics to computer science, providing valuable insights into real-world applications. Through this program, I've honed essential skills in problem-solving, critical thinking, and programming skills that will undoubtedly benefit me in all my future endeavors.
Moreover, I cherished every moment spent here. This one of a kind experience will always hold a special place in my heart, along with the memories of the amazing people I've encountered on this unique journey.
Abbas Jhier
I am Abbas Jhier from the Lebanese University, Lebanon, and I finished my first-year master’s degree in Fundamental Physics, and I am now a summer student at CERN.
A brief story about why I am so glad to be here: nine years ago, when I was in 7th grade and took my first class in physics, I felt that physics was the only thing that would satisfy my curiosity in answering every single question that popped into my mind concerning our history and the fundamental ingredients that form our universe. When I read a lot about CERN, my dream started, and now I am living in my dream.
As a summer student here for 8 weeks, I felt that these were the best 8 weeks of my life. I met new people from my field and other different fields, and I learned a lot from them, especially my supervisor, Prof. Ashok KUMAR. Under his supervision, I worked in producing/assembling and testing GEM (Gas-Electron Multiplier) detectors (ME0) that will work for 10 years in the CMS
experiment in Run 4, which will be the first operational run of the LHC with the full deployment of the upgrades from the High Luminosity (HL-LHC) project.
Moreover, we had many chances to share and present our work in front of fellow summer students. It was a great experience; those 8 weeks felt like 8 days. I hope to be here again and live my dream one more time working in detection/sensing and making contributions in quantum technologies, after finishing my studies in Light and Matter Interaction at Bordeaux University, France.
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