Advisory Panel Issues Field-Defining Recommendations for U.S. Government Investments in Particle Physics Research December 8, 2023 HEPAPP5particle physicsPress release The 2023 P5 report represents the major activity in the field of particle physics that delivers recommendations to U.S. funding agencies.
Scientists design program for the future of US particle physics research December 8, 2023 P5Symmetry feature From symmetry magazine: In the culmination of a U.S. community planning process that began in late 2020, the High Energy Physics Advisory Panel has approved the recommendations of the P5 report.
International science organizations sign agreement to provide hardware for the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment December 6, 2023 DUNEFAPESPINFNinternational collaborationinternational engagementparticle detector technologySTFCUNICAMPPress release On Nov. 17, representatives of funding agencies from five countries signed a memorandum of understanding, affirming their commitment to contribute to the construction of components for DUNE.
Wildland fire training benefits Fermilab’s natural areas November 30, 2023 prescribed burnsFermilab feature Firefighters from across the region came to Fermilab this fall to train how to battle wildland fires. The training also had a positive impact on the lab’s ecology.
Fermilab hosts successful Outdoor Family Fair November 27, 2023 Outdoor Family FairFermilab feature The popular public educational event showcased Fermilab science and natural areas.
The theoretical work of preparing for DUNE November 21, 2023 DUNESymmetry feature Phenomenologists must make precise predictions for what they expect DUNE data to look like.
Fermilab astrophysicist receives 2023 DOE Early Career Research award to build more sensitive detectors to observe distant galaxies November 10, 2023 astrophysicsawardDOEEarly Career AwardFermilab feature The U.S. Department of Energy awarded Guillermo Fernandez Moroni $2.5 million over 5 years to fund his project developing sensors to study the early universe. His work could enable surveying tens of thousands of distant galaxies at a time.
Prototype for DUNE detector will test new technology that can handle more neutrinos November 9, 2023 detectorDUNEprototypeFermilab feature Scientists working on the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment are preparing for the first test of a prototype detector in a neutrino beam.
Fermilab’s SQMS Center inaugurates quantum information science and technology facility: “The Quantum Garage” November 6, 2023 quantumSQMSFermilab featurePress release The Fermilab-hosted SQMS Center achieved a significant milestone with the opening of one of the largest quantum research laboratories in the country. The lab hosts multiple experimental platforms at the forefront of quantum information science, technology and workforce development.
A minute with Lori Huntoon, environmental program manager November 3, 2023 sustainabilityFermilab feature Lori Huntoon is the new environmental program manager at Fermilab. She recently discussed her new position, her goals for this program, and llamas.