About CERN
CERN (the European Organization for Nuclear Research) is one of the world’s leading centers for scientific research in particle physics. Founded in 1954 and headquartered on the Franco-Swiss border near Geneva, CERN operates the world’s largest particle physics laboratory, including the iconic Large Hadron Collider (LHC). The organization focuses on pioneering experiments and international collaboration in fundamental physics, hosting thousands of scientists from around the globe, and is renowned as the birthplace of the World Wide Web. CERN’s mission is to advance knowledge by designing, building, and operating cutting-edge particle accelerators and experimental facilities.