The deadline for nominations for the 2017 ALS User Meeting awards has been extended to July 31. Consider putting forward an individual (or team) who has made a significant contribution to the scientific and/or user support programs at the ALS. The online nomination forms are on the UEC website together with a description of each award. ... Read more »
Register Now for the 2017 ALS User Meeting: October 2–4
Registration is now open for the 2017 ALS User Meeting, which will take place October 2–4 at Berkeley Lab. The ALS Users’ Executive Committee (UEC) and meeting organizers have assembled a full program featuring news from DOE, keynote talks, and science highlights, as well as 13 focused workshops, a student poster “slam,” and the presentation of awards at the annual banquet. To register and view the draft agenda and logistical information, visit the User Meeting webpage. ... Read more »
Reminder: Submit Nominations for the 2017 ALS User Meeting Awards
Nominations for the 2017 ALS User Meeting awards are due on July 14. Consider putting forward an individual (or team) who has made a significant contribution to the scientific and/or user support programs at the ALS. The online nomination forms are now on the UEC website together with a description of each award. ... Read more »
2017 ALS User Meeting Award Nominations Due July 14
Nominations for the 2017 ALS User Meeting awards will open soon and are due on July 14. Consider preparing a nomination for a deserving colleague or group of individuals for one of the three awards. In addition to the award plaque, there will be a cash prize associated with each award. ... Read more »
ALS-U Takes Center Stage at User Meeting
The ALS upgrade project (ALS-U) was a focus of this year’s User Meeting, beginning with Laboratory Director Mike Witherell’s announcement that ALS-U has received mission need approval, the first critical milestone in the DOE approval process. Several talks and workshops focused on the engineering aspects of the upgrade and science opportunities it will enable. ... Read more »
2016 ALS User Meeting Highlights
About 400 ALS users came together at the beginning of the month for the annual ALS User Meeting. Attendees listened to colleagues present their research, took part in scientific workshops, interacted with exhibitors, and recognized this year’s awardees. ... Read more »
Call for Proposals to Host Workshops at the 2016 ALS User Meeting
ALS users are invited to submit proposals to host workshops at the upcoming ALS User Meeting to be held October 3-5, 2016 at Berkeley Lab. Students are also encouraged to suggest workshop topics of particular interest to them. ... Read more »
2015 ALS User Meeting Highlights
The 2015 User Meeting brought together 405 ALS users from around the world, many of whom shared insights and sparked discussion with presentations of their ALS research highlights. ... Read more »
ALS User Meeting Highlights Challenges, Accomplishments
The 2014 ALS User Meeting featured notable scientific speakers and a review of the year’s accomplishments as well as a look forward to dealing with challenging funding realities. In the midst of great talks and poster sessions, the more than 400 attendees were treated to the always informative and entertaining “Student Poster Slam,” which seems to grow every year. ... Read more »