ALS Doctoral Fellowships in Residence allow early-career researchers to spend a year at the ALS working at the frontier of synchrotron radiation research and helping advance state-of-the-art techniques and applications. Applications will be accepted from June 1–June 30. Read more »
Updates & Announcements
March 2019 Message from the UEC
Fanny Rodolakis, the chair of the Users’ Executive Committee (UEC) for 2019, reports on the most recent UEC meeting and calls for workshop and tutorial suggestions for this year’s User Meeting. Read more »
Winter 2019 Shutdown Recap
A two-month scheduled shutdown of the ALS is nearly complete. It allowed significant progress on two new beamlines under construction, QERLIN and Gemini, and also saw the completion of a long-term project to upgrade the storage ring’s radio frequency (rf) system. The facility should return to user operations as scheduled on February 28. Read more »
CVs Now Required for All On-Site Foreign Nationals
As of February 1, all on-site foreign nationals (non-US citizens) are required to provide their CV listing all science and technology activities to complete their registration. Read more »
February 2019 Message from the UEC
Fanny Rodolakis, the chair of the Users’ Executive Committee (UEC) for 2019, reports on the most recent UEC meeting and calls for speaker suggestions for this year’s User Meeting. Read more »
The Fusion of Art and Physics
As part of a project bringing together local artists and physicists, ALS Staff Scientist Henrik Ohldag has been paired with sculptor Brad Burkhart to see what the result would be if x-ray microscopy and clay sculptures are combined. You are invited to visit the Advanced Food Source snack bar on the first floor of Building 80 to suggest a name for a piece by Burkhart. Another piece, “What’s your sign?” has been installed at Beamline 11.0.2 at the ALS. For more information, contact Hendrik at hohldag@lbl.gov. Read more »
Project Director Dave Robin Announces ALS-U Project Beamlines
Over the past year, a process has been ongoing to select the insertion-device beamlines that will be built and upgraded within the scope of the ALS-U Project. I am delighted to inform you that the selection process is now complete and to announce the result. Read more »
UEC Chair Fanny Rodolakis
Fanny Rodolakis, the chair of the Users’ Executive Committee (UEC) for 2019, gives a preview of the UEC’s plans for the year, including the User Meeting. The UEC encourages users to submit general feedback and suggest speakers for this year’s User Meeting. Read more »
Maggie Zhuyun Xiao Awarded Best Student Presentation
Congratulations to Maggie Zhuyun Xiao, who earned the award at the Joint MMM-Intermag Conference for her presentation, “Single Domain Magnetoelastic Terfenol-D Microdisks for Particle and Cell Manipulation.” Maggie is an ALS Doctoral Fellow in Residence working with ALS Senior Scientist Elke Arenholz.
14-Day Notice Required for User Arrivals and Allowable Visa Types for Experimental Work
All users of the ALS must register in the ALSHub at least 14 days prior to their arrival date to provide required information (including visa type, if applicable). This allows enough time for pre-check-in processing and review. Read more »
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