The ALS is currently in a long shutdown, and user operations are scheduled to resume on March 15. We anticipate the next shutdown will begin on July 4 and last less than eight weeks. The most up-to-date information can always be found on the Operating Schedule web page. Read more »
Updates & Announcements
Remember to Update Your ALSHub Profile
All users are encouraged to check and update their ALSHub profiles by logging in to ALSHub, clicking “Profile” and then “Update Contact Information.” Users can contact alsuser@lbl.gov for more information or assistance. Read more »
COVID Booster Shots Required for Site Access Starting February 28
LBNL will require on-site users, affiliates, and employees who are eligible for booster shots to provide proof of a COVID supplemental or booster dose starting February 28, 2022. Please look out for additional guidance on how to update your COVID vaccination record. Read more »
New Year’s Message from the Users’ Executive Committee
A warm welcome from the ALS Users’ Executive Committee 2022! We serve and represent the interests of the user community and provide a channel of communication and advocacy between the user community and ALS management. Read more »
ALS Scientists to Collaborate on Three DOE Small Business Awards
Three Bay Area companies have been awarded DOE Phase I small business grants to collaborate with ALS scientists to conduct R&D. Rochester Scientific and HighRi Optics will work with Valeriy Yashchuk and MLtwist will work with Alex Hexemer. Read more »
March 2 Deadline for General User Proposals
The User Office is accepting new General User Proposals (GUPs) from scientists who wish to conduct research at the ALS in the 2022-2 (August–December) cycle. The deadline for submissions is March 2, 2022. Applicants are reminded that they may request joint access to the Molecular Foundry, a nanoscience user facility at Berkeley Lab, to support their ALS activities. Read more »
In Memoriam: Malcolm Howells, X-Ray Optics and Imaging Pioneer
Malcolm Richard Howells, a pioneer in x-ray optics and x-ray imaging, and an important contributor in the early days of the ALS, died on November 24, 2021. He will be deeply missed by all his colleagues and the generations of scientists that he trained and who now walk in his footsteps. Read more »
Advanced Light Source Director Steve Kevan to Retire
Steve Kevan, director of the ALS since 2018, has announced that he will retire later this year. An international search for his replacement will be initiated soon. Read more »
On-Site Access Procedures for Foreign Nationals
Foreign nationals who are planning to conduct experiments at the ALS should plan their visits at least two months in advance. The ALS website has the latest information on lead times and documentation required to process site access. Read more »
New UEC Members for 2022
Welcome to Connor Bischak, Sharon Bone, Wendy Gu, Yu He, and Quentin Williams. Thank you to Alex Fraño, Clemens Heske, and Antoine Wojdyla for your service.
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