Societal impacts of particle physics projects

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Title: Societal impacts of particle physics projects
Authors: Zens, R., Headley, M., Wolf, D., Markovitz, A., Dukes, F., Tang, J., Bloom, K., Boisvert, V.
Publication Year: 2022
Collection: High Energy Physics - Experiment
Physics (Other)
Subject Terms: High Energy Physics - Experiment, Physics - Physics and Society
More Details: Large particle physics projects funded by the U.S. Government require an evaluation and mitigation of each project's potential impacts on the local communities. However, beyond meeting governmental requirements, particle physics projects stand to play an essential role in local decision-making, building relationships, and framing discussions about key projects by becoming meaningfully engaged in their local communities. In this white paper for the U.S. Particle Physics Community Planning Exercise (Snowmass), we examine several local community engagement efforts made by three facilities: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab), Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab), and the Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF). Although each facility focuses on a different endeavor in varying types of communities, each study highlights the importance and benefits of employing consistent outreach techniques, promoting diversity, establishing lasting relationships, and creating environments for open and honest communication.
Comment: contribution to Snowmass 2021
Document Type: Working Paper
Access URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2203.07995
Accession Number: edsarx.2203.07995
Database: arXiv
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