A minute with Catherine Hurley, sustainability manager April 19, 2023 peoplesustainabilityFermilab feature Catherine Hurley is here to help develop a vigorous sustainability program unique to Fermilab, and she’s open to suggestions and success stories.
Practice makes perfect (particle detectors) April 18, 2023 acceleratorAPACERNcryomoduleDUNEneutrinoPIP-IIprototypeSymmetry feature Prototyping is an indispensable step in the development of particle physics experiments like DUNE and projects like PIP-II.
Fermilab’s baby bison season begins April 14, 2023 baby bisonbisonPress release The first newborn calf of spring was born on April 13, signaling the start of Fermilab’s baby bison season.
DOE Deputy Secretary Turk, Gov. Pritzker, local legislators unveil new buildings to advance science at Fermilab April 14, 2023 acceleratorCMB-S4DOEDUNEEdwards CenterengineeringLinacPIP-IIPress release On April 13, Gov. Pritzker and other local legislators joined DOE officials at Fermilab for the “Building Fermilab’s Future” event, which marked the opening of the IERC and PIP-II Cryoplant buildings and the groundbreaking for the Linac Complex.
New center will enhance engineering research at Fermilab April 10, 2023 Fermilab feature The new building, named the Integrated Engineering Research Center, provides state-of-the-art lab space and will make research and development a more collaborative and centralized process at Fermilab.
Is dark matter the most powerful wave in the universe? April 4, 2023 dark matterSymmetry feature Dark matter could consist of particles so ultralight, they behave more like waves.
DUNE collaboration tests new technology for second detector module March 30, 2023 CERNcryogenicsdetectorDUNELBNF/DUNEneutrinoprototypeFermilab feature Scientists working on the international Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment are developing a vertical drift detector. The new technology may open doors to building large neutrino detectors at a lower cost and in a simpler manner.
DUNE collaboration ready to ramp up mass production for first detector module March 30, 2023 APAdetectorDUNELBNF/DUNEneutrinoProtoDUNESURFFermilab feature The international DUNE collaboration is conducting final tests of the components for its first neutrino detector module, to be installed a mile underground in South Dakota. Preparations for ramping up the mass production of these components are underway.
DUNE Resources Review Board to meet in South Dakota for the first time March 29, 2023 Deep Underground Neutrino ExperimentDUNEResources Review BoardFermilab feature Representatives from science funding agencies from around the world will convene in Lead, South Dakota, the future home of the large particle detector for the international Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment.
A minute with Holly Lett, head of talent development March 29, 2023 human resourcespeopleFermilab feature After years of running her own business, Holly Lett came to Fermilab to help its employees reach their highest career aspirations. Now, her team is revamping online-trainings and spearheading a new leadership class for Fermilab employees.