The Jefferson Lab Press Room
News releases

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology of Alexandria placed first among 16 teams who competed at the 2019 Virginia Regional Science Bowl Competition at Jefferson Lab on Saturday, Feb. 2.

Members of the media and public are invited to observe the 2019 Virginia Regional Science Bowl Competition at Jefferson Lab on Saturday, Feb. 2.

Cynthia Keppel, leader of Jefferson Lab’s Halls A&C, has been honored with the APS 2019 Distinguished Lectureship Award on the Applications of Physics.

The first phase of an experiment exploring the “glue” that binds together the basic building blocks of matter has been completed.

Media invited to attend talks and panel discussions of new and emerging applications of Jefferson Lab’s accelerator technology
What: Accelerators: Driving Applications for Society

Jefferson Sciences Associates announced the award of $400,000 to support projects related to education, outreach and career development to staff and users at Jefferson Lab.

The OARtrac® system, built with detector technologies used in nuclear physics, has been cited as a 2018 R&D 100 Award Winner by R&D Magazine.

Jefferson Lab Director Stuart Henderson has been appointed a Governor's Distinguished CEBAF Professor.
Features

Jefferson Lab's technology stewardship event, Accelerators: Driving Applications for Society was held on December 17.

Three early-career nuclear physicists are learning how to speak about their research and prepare for the competitive job market through JSA-sponsored program.

The Oct. 24 lunchtime seminar, “Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events,” offered tips on surviving a mass shooting.

Supported by Jefferson Lab staff volunteers, the BEAMS program introduces local fifth and sixth graders to real-world science and technical careers.

The OARtrac® system, built with detector technologies used in nuclear physics, has won kudos for measuring radiation treatments in hard-to-reach areas.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Learn how nuclear physics has been used to diagnose and treat many types of cancer, including breast cancer.

Detector technology with lower radiation dose now licensed by Dilon Technologies

In a lab where every detail could be historically relevant, the Jefferson Lab History Archives Program captures the past for future audiences.