Stay Connected – virtual events, community, exercise and fun activities for kids Check out the September Stay Connected Calendar featuring… Free exercise videos Apple picking Kids activities and crafts Virtual community events Visit https://get-connected.fnal.gov/stayconnected Do you have a virtual community event to share? Email Jessica Jensen
For the first time, African physicists and other researchers are creating a grassroots strategy for the future of physics research and education.
From the Black Hills Pioneer, July 23, 2021: The Thyssen Mining crew working on LBNF/DUNE was honored for their heroic efforts in rescuing residents from an apartment fire on July 10. The mayor of Lead declared July 23 “Thyssen Mining Company Employee’s Day within the city of Lead,” for their brave actions and positive impact on the community.
Elena Long’s search for community as a trans scientist put her at the forefront of LGBT+ advocacy in physics.
Scientists wrote over 1500 letters sharing what they hope the next decade of particle physics will bring. One motif: studying long-lived particles in a variety of ways — including an idea using a detector atop the CMS experiment at the Large Hadron Collider at CERN.
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Fermilab Pumpkin Carving Contest, either by entering pumpkins in the contest or by voting! Join the get-connected listserv to hear about fun cultural activities throughout the year! The votes are counted! See the results in the photos below.
Friday, Oct. 30, is the last day to submit your Fermilab Pumpkin Carving Contest entries. Please submit entries by Friday, Oct. 30, at 7 p.m. In all entries, please include: 1 photo with lights on 1 photos with lights off and candle lit *Bonus – send a photo of yourself with your pumpkin Voting starts tomorrow morning! Visit https://get-connected.fnal.gov/Halloween to vote!
Celebrate the spooky season by submitting a picture of your carved pumpkin.
As with all first responders across the nation, the Fermilab Fire Department stands ready to act should they be called upon to help with a COVID-19 incident in the areas surrounding the suburban Illinois laboratory.
Fermilab Director Nigel Lockyer hosted the Future of Fermilab Address and Reception for local leaders, who toured the lab’s facilities and heard about its near- and far-term plans to push the frontiers of science.