From the Daily Herald, Dec. 5, 2022: Senator Dick Durbin introduced legislation to rename Fermilab’s Integrated Engineering Research Center after the late Helen Edwards, the particle physicist who worked at Fermilab for 40 years. The legislation is supported by U.S. Rep. Bill Foster, who knew Edwards, and by U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood and U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth.
IERC
On Oct. 31, the IERC project achieved authorization for use and possession for the newly constructed building. This significant milestone, also known as substantial completion, allows for some access of the building for Fermilab groups to begin the transition to operations process. This also means that the vast majority of construction is complete, to the point that the building systems are operational and are in process of being commissioned. Construction is expected to continue through the end of 2022, including paving,…
The IERC building casts some stripes on Wilson Hall at night.
The addition of a new research facility on site is a landmark for both engineering and sustainability.
A spectacular view of the nighttime lights of IERC reaching out to Wilson Hall.
Another spectacular view of IERC and Wilson Hall at night.
IERC and Wilson Hall light up the night.
A picturesque view of the lab at dusk in July.
The sun shines brightly off of IERC and WIlson Hall at dawn. The architect’s design concept for the roof of IERC to mimic the shape of Wilson Hall (rotated 90 degrees) is evident in the pond’s reflection.
A familiar winter landscape of Wilson Hall and IERC.