Requirements for a successful cosmic ray detector workshop

Construction

Items needed:

If constructing detector(s):
- CRMD kit
- 6000 series CRMD assembly instructions (included with CRMD kit)
- tools:
  - multi-meter (digital, accurate to 0.01 v or better)
  - scissors
  - ruler or meter stick
  - sandpaper
  - "tongue-depressor" stick (in CRMD kit)
  - razor or box cutters
  - tape measure (50ft/20m)
  - protractor
  - extra cotton gloves for handling scintillator
  - optional: oscilloscope
- supplies:
  - 3/4" (~2 cm) and 3" (~8 cm) electrical tape -- black vinyl
  - ** 1/2" (~1.3 cm) teflon plumbing tape
power strip(s) for computers and CRMD
good room to construct and setup the detector with table top space
access to the outside for placement of the GPS receiver: must have clear view of the sky and within 75 feet of the detector for cable run (antenna can look through a window)
one computer with USB port for talking to the detector and capturing data
USB drive for each teacher to upload data and download online files
verify: data computer will not go into 'sleep' mode; Windows: check 'Control Panel'
need apps: 'hyperterm' on Win; 'ZTerm' on Mac. These can be downloaded free.
USB drivers installed on data computers for “6000” series DAQ, found at:
User agreement for teacher who will use the detector at school

Needed for the e-Lab workshop:

build teacher accounts ahead of time. Need:
- name:
- school:
- city/state/province/prefecture:
- email:
- preferred login name:
- send to: rspete@fnal.gov
- You may use this spreadsheet: Tchrdata.xls‎‎
access for facilitator machine on the local network
- computer access for each participant with internet (IT staff available: trouble-shooting)
- root access to each computer for installing apps and rebooting.
- ability to print e-Lab resources
- LCD projector: two would be best, but one is OK
- black/white board & markers
Print:
- CRMD quick-start guide (draft for use if not constructing CRMD)
- CRMD user manuals (print for working groups)
- Cosmic Extremes, resource for each teacher
- evaluation forms (and translate?)

Other considerations:

Set-up and clean-up of room
Name tags (optional but helpful; romaji kudasai)
Tables, outlets, lighting, space, etc.
Computers for detectors and presentation (QuarkNet team may have sufficient for presentation)
Projector and screen
Internet Access (important)
Notebooks/pens/markers (participants bring?)
Venue and/or Parking Passes if Necessary
Food related: tea, snack, lunch?

Important Human Elements: