Dr. Michael S. Witherell announced his intention to retire in Spring 2026 from his position as director of Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory after nearly a decade of service. Witherell’s leadership has strengthened the Lab’s position as a world-leading institution for breakthrough science and energy solutions for the nation. Read more »
Updates & Announcements
2025 ACS Early Investigator Award for Greg Su
Staff Scientist Greg Su has been selected for an Early Investigator award by the American Chemical Society (ACS) Division of Polymeric Materials: Science and Engineering (PMSE). Attendees of the 2025 ACS Fall Meeting will be able to hear Su’s award seminar on Wednesday, August 20. Read more »
Changes to Proposals for January–July 2026
The ALS-U project is evaluating a potential schedule shift, including a shutdown for dark time starting summer 2026. Since an earlier dark time is possible, our goal is to ensure active proposals receive needed beamtime and make beamtime requests accessible when possible. Learn more about the September proposal cycle changes. For any questions, contact alsproposals@lbl.gov. Read more »
Congratulations to Our 2025 Retirees
Eleven people from the ALS community are retiring, with more than 220 combined years of service. Thank you all for your contributions to the ALS, and congratulations on your retirement! Read more »
ALS After Dark Pours Science into the Spotlight
At the inaugural ALS After Dark, ALS friends and family got a behind-the-scenes look at the science their loved ones support. Over pizza and drinks, guests learned how researchers use Beamline 8.3.2 to visualize insect structures and plant physiology in 3D. Read more »
2025 User Meeting Registration is Open
August 11–13, 2025: Join us in person at the DoubleTree at Berkeley Marina for the Advanced Light Source User Meeting. Register by July 28 to take part in talks, poster slams, hands-on workshops, tutorials, and an exhibitor fair with refreshments. Read more »
ALS-U Project Welcomes Two Leaders from Argonne’s Recent Light Source Upgrade
Elmie Peoples-Evans and Mark Erdmann will join the ALS-U’s leadership team as project manager and technical project manager, respectively. Both bring extensive APS Upgrade experience, strengthening management capabilities as the project enters its most complex phase. Read more »
Springer Nature Awards for Hendrik Ohldag
Staff Scientist Hendrik Ohldag has received two awards from Springer Nature in recognition of his contributions to npj Spintronics. Congratulations, Hendrik! Read more »
Glow-Up on the Experimental Floor
After decades of tireless science, it was time to spruce up the Beamline 7.3.3 hutch and MAESTRO workspace. Thank you to Leighton Macklin, Shawn Smith, and Mike Lingley for helping us glow up. Now, our outward appearance is as beautiful as the data produced inside. Read more »
Submit Nominations for 2025 User Meeting Awards
Help us recognize members of the ALS community by submitting nominations for the Shirley Award, Halbach Award, Renner Award, and the Early Career Award. Deadline: May 16. Read more »
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