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Secretary of Energy Chris Wright (center) speaks with Interim Director of Fermilab Young-Kee Kim (right) as Project Director of LBNF-DUNE-US Jim Kerby (second from left) and President of University of Chicago Paul Alivisatos (third from left) walk with them during an underground tour of DUNE prototype detectors and quantum and dark matter labs on July 17, 2025. Credit: Ryan Postel, Fermilab

Fermilab engages in ‘noble pursuit’ of discovery, Energy Secretary says in first visit

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U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright visited Fermilab recently to see firsthand how the lab is advancing American leadership in fundamental science, artificial intelligence and quantum research. During his tour, he explored cutting-edge projects and praised Fermilab’s commitment to understanding the structure of the universe.