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A crew installs beam clamps to connect the L-beam to the air cart. Photo: Matthew Kapust, SURF

Engineering innovation meets history in groundbreaking neutrino experiment hosted by Fermilab

At the Sanford Underground Research Facility, hovercraft technology is being used to efficiently move massive steel beams for the Long-Baseline Neutrino Facility/Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment. Named after a beloved workhorse at the former gold mine that now contains the science facility, “Maggie II” is an innovative solution for the challenges of transporting heavy, awkwardly shaped beams underground to construct one of the largest physics experiments in the world.

Amy Nam named 2025 Fermi Forward Discovery Group Guest Composer

Amy Nam, the 2025 Fermi Forward Discovery Group Guest Composer, will use her musical talents to transform complex physics concepts from research at Fermilab into accessible auditory experiences for the public. Through her project, “The Harp Inside Schrödinger’s Box,” Nam aims to blend original harp music and spoken word to both educate and engage new audiences with quantum physics research.

Jelena Berenc named 2025 Fermi Forward Discovery Group Guest Artist  

Jelena Berenc is the Fermi Forward Discovery Group 2025 Guest Artist at Fermilab, where she will collaborate with scientists to create artwork inspired by their research. Her innovative approach, called information realism, allows her to explore complex scientific concepts through visual language, offering the public a unique perspective into the work at Fermilab.

Fermilab hosts 2025 CMS Data Analysis School for next generation of collider physicists

Over 100 participants convened at Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory for the 2025 CMS Data Analysis School, an intensive program dedicated to preparing the next generation of physicists for work on the CMS experiment at CERN. Hosted by the LHC Physics Center at Fermilab, the week-long event included lectures, hands-on exercises and collaborative analysis projects designed to enhance participants’ expertise in particle physics data analysis.

Anna Grassellino, left, is honored on Feb. 13 in Washington, D.C. by the Ambassador of Italy to the United States, H.E. Mariangela Zappia, right, who presented to Grassellino the Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic. Credit: Antonella Ciancio, Embassy of Italy

Fermilab’s Anna Grassellino receives one of Italy’s highest honors

Anna Grassellino, a senior scientist and the director of the Superconducting Quantum Materials and Systems Center at Fermilab, was honored with the Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic for her pioneering contributions to superconducting quantum technologies. Known for her groundbreaking work on superconducting radiofrequency cavities, Grassellino has helped to revolutionize and lead advancements in particle accelerators and quantum information science.

Fermilab seeks to broaden industry adoption of electron accelerators  

High-power electron beam accelerators could be the answer to the nation’s need for powerful and safe alternatives to radioactive power sources. Funding from the National Nuclear Security Administration’s Office of Radiological Security aims to support a team of engineers, scientists and business specialists in forging a path to help industry adopt these mighty accelerators.