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Mike Martin and Hendrik Ohldag Named 2018 APS Fellows

Two ALS scientists have been named Fellows of the American Physical Society. Mike Martin, a senior scientist and operations lead for the Photon Science Group is recognized “for the advancement of synchrotron infrared spectroscopy including the development of synchrotron infrared nanospectroscopy and 3D FTIR tomography.” Hendrik Ohldag, a staff scientist who joined the ALS earlier this month, is recognized “for contributions to unique insight into complex magnetic materials with unprecedented spatial and temporal resolution using novel x-ray techniques.” Read more »

Final Registration Reminder for the ALS User Meeting, October 2-4

Online registration for this year’s User Meeting closes Thursday, September 27. This year’s event features an exciting new format designed especially with students and early career scientists in mind. We will also celebrate the ALS’s 25th anniversary with retrospective talks about how the ALS was built and how our science has evolved over time. Read more »

ALS Introduces New Organizational Structure for Science

The ALS has recently reorganized its scientific structure. The newly formed Photon Science Group will encompass science, operations, and development related to beamlines. A separate Science Council and groups organized around cross-cutting science thrusts will advise ALS management on strategy, launch new initiatives, and form collaborations. Read more »

Register Today for the ALS User Meeting, October 2-4

The User Meeting early registration deadline of September 16 is fast approaching. This year’s event features an exciting new format designed especially with students and early career scientists in mind. We will also celebrate the ALS’s 25th anniversary with retrospective talks about how the ALS was built and how our science has evolved over time. Read more »

2018 Shutdown Recap

Users have returned to the ALS after a six-week summer shutdown. Among the many small and large changes, we performed a major upgrade of the HVAC system that will stabilize the temperature throughout the experimental hall. None of the changes will affect the delivery of light. Read more »

Sarah Tolbert to Chair ALS General Sciences Proposal Study Panel

The General Sciences Proposal Study Panel (PSP) oversees the evaluation of General User and Approved Program proposals for the general sciences, meeting twice yearly. Beginning October 1, 2018, Sarah Tolbert (UCLA) will serve as chair, taking over from long-time chair Peter Johnson (Brookhaven). Read more »

Registration Opens Next Week for the 2018 ALS User Meeting: October 2–4

This year’s user meeting features an exciting new format designed especially with students and early career scientists in mind. In addition to the always-popular science workshops, the UEC is pleased to announce more tutorials geared towards introducing new and seasoned users to various techniques, tools, and instrumentation. We will also celebrate the ALS’s 25th anniversary with retrospective talks about how the ALS was built and how our science has evolved over time. Read more »

Join the ALS Live on Facebook on Friday, July 27

A Berkeley Lab livestream event will take you inside the ALS on Friday, July 27, from 1:30-2:00 pm PT. The event is geared toward all ages, so tell your favorite young scientists to tune in at https://facebook.com/BerkeleyLab/. Sol Omolayo will show how vacuums keep the ALS running, and Monika Blum and Ethan Crumlin will explain the work at their beamline.

September 5 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 2019-1 (January–July) cycle. The deadline for submissions is September 5, 2018. 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 »