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Participants in the 2026 CMS Data Analysis School enjoyed seeing three banners depicting the CMS detector, top right, hanging in the Wilson Hall atrium. Similar banners showcase CMS in a central gathering place at CERN. Credit: JJ Star, Fermilab

LHC Physics Center at Fermilab reaches 15-year milestone for CMS Data Analysis School

March 11, 2026

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The intensive program trains the next generation of researchers in advanced particle physics, data analysis and agentic artificial intelligence.

American Physical Society recognizes Fermilab scientists

February 9, 2026

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The American Physical Society has honored researchers at Fermilab for their outstanding contributions to physics. These recognitions include major APS prizes and fellowships, underscoring the laboratory’s leadership in advancing scientific discovery.

(L-R) Andreas Hoecker, Patricia McBride, Marco van Leeuwen, and Vincenzo Vagnoni accept onstage during the Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics the 11th Breakthrough Prize Ceremony at Barker Hangar on April 05, 2025 in Santa Monica, California. Credit: Lester Cohen/Getty Images for Breakthrough Prize

The LHC experiment collaborations at CERN receive Breakthrough Prize

April 10, 2025

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Fermilab Distinguished Scientist Patricia McBride was invited to Santa Monica, California to accept the 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics on behalf of the CMS collaboration.