The Advanced Light Source Upgrade (ALS-U) project has received approval for a revised cost and schedule, targeting completion by late 2029. Greg Hays joins the team to steer the historic modernization project, which will increase soft X-ray brightness a hundredfold and enable AI-driven research in materials science, quantum computing, biology, and more. Read more »
Updates & Announcements
In Memoriam: David Richardson, Retired ALS Accelerator Operator
The ALS community pays tribute to our colleague, David Richardson, who passed away in April 2026. David retired in 2021 after a 22-year tenure at Berkeley Lab, and here we share fond memories from the many people whose lives he touched. Read more »
14th International Workshop on Photoionization and Resonant Inelastic X-ray Scattering (IWP/RIXS) Conference
Don’t miss your chance to join Photoionization and Resonant Inelastic X-ray Scattering experts in Berkeley this July! We welcome researchers, scientists, and students from around the world to join us for five days of scientific exchange and collaboration—register today! Read more »
Director’s Message on Beamtime in 2027
The ALS-U project plan has now been updated, and we have revised our proposal calls leading up to the dark time. Dark time remains on track to start no earlier than October 2027 (~22 months). With substantial user beamtime anticipated in 2027, we’ve added a new proposal call due September 2, 2026. Learn more about the details and contact alsproposals@lbl.gov with questions. Read more »
Congratulations to Our 2026 Retirees
Thank you to Valeriy Yashchuk, Haris Mahic, Bill Holmquist, Gordon Lyall, Phil Yuzon, and William Fung for your contributions to the ALS. Congratulations on your retirement! Read more »
Bowen Zheng and Mary Lopez Honored for Volunteering
On April 23rd, the Community Relations and the A-LIFT teams at Berkeley Lab held a volunteer appreciation event to honor outstanding volunteers. Bowen Zheng was honored for volunteering at with other Lab volunteers the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano, at the Solano Stroll, and on his own with Meals on Wheels. Mary Lopez was honored for volunteering with the Lab at several events, including the Cinco de Mayo Festival, Berkeley Juneteenth Festival, and SF Pride Parade. Read more »
Poster Session for Spring 2025 Cohort of ALS Fellows
On the sunny afternoon of April 23, the ALS community gathered to celebrate a year of excellent science from the ALS fellows. The Spring 2025 Cohort presented their posters, and everyone enjoyed cake on the patio. Read more »
Submit Your 2026 User Meeting Award Nominations
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 29 Read more »
Apply by April 30 for ALS Doctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowships
Applications for the next round of ALS Doctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowships are due April 30 for start dates this fall. Fellows spend a year in residence at the ALS conducting research and instrumentation development in collaboration with their home institution. Updated application instructions will be posted by April 6. Read more »
February 2026 Message from the UEC Chair
Welcome from the 2026 ALS Users’ Executive Committee (UEC)! As the group dedicated to representing the voice of the ALS user community, our primary role is to bridge the gap between your scientific needs and the operational realities of ALS management. Read more for the outlook on the year and be sure to suggest user meeting speakers and workshops. Read more »
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