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  • A strong force in physics shows impact beyond the lab

    With a passion for understanding how the universe works and a curious desire to unfold theories with logic, it’s no wonder that Patrizia Rossi ventured into physics and is now the deputy associate director for Experimental Nuclear Physics at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility. With more than 35 years of research experience, her contributions to the scientific field are just as impactful beyond the lab.

  • Postdoctoral research associate builds on paradigm-shifting experiments

    Burcu Duran is no stranger to the U.S. Department of Energy’s Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility. She conducted research at the lab as a Temple University graduate student while working toward her Ph.D. in nuclear physics. Now, Ph.D. in-hand, she is continuing her research at Jefferson Lab as a postdoctoral researcher affiliated with the University of Tennessee.

  • Nuclear physicists are using software-based streaming readout systems to analyze holistic data in a fraction of the usual time.

  • New experimental techniques using a "density ladder" are creating a consistent picture of the exotic structure of neutron star interiors.

  • A unique experiment reveals new details about the nuanced, short-distance interactions between and neutrons in nuclei.

  • European physicists are conducting experiments that predict bigger neutron star sizes.

  • Electronics Designer enthusiastically contributes to lab’s mission, knowledge pool

  • From organizing stages and stanzas to publishing agendas and books, poet/admin uses gift of the pen

  • LET'S BE CLEAR

    When writing, clarity is essential. If writing is unclear, the reader may become confused or frustrated, which may lead them to stop reading altogether. Using ambiguous words, or words that have more than one meaning, without clarification can make writing unclear. Pronouns like “their” or “it” are commonly ambiguous, as the following illustrates: “The project managers report potential risks and suggest approaches according to their guidelines.” What does “their” refer to? The project managers’ guidelines? The guidelines of the approaches? A simple rewording can clarify: “…managers report potential risks and, according to their guidelines, suggest approaches….” 

    Disconnected or oddly arranged wording also may cause a lack of clarity. In the following example, watch for the confusion over what took place and where: “The athlete said she and her team mutually agreed to part ways in an online video.” Does the video show the team agreeing to part ways or just the athlete announcing it happened? If the latter, then moving the “video posted” phrase would clarify: “In an online video, the athlete said….” 

    Looking carefully for ambiguities and removing them can sharpen your writing — and sharp writing keeps readers reading. For questions, contact Dave Bounds at x2859 (virtual office hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 9-11 a.m.). Happy writing!

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  • Mike Murphy’s laws for making things go right

    Mike Murphy has his own set of laws to make sure his projects have maximum impact. Whether he is layering 50 sheets of Mylar onto a niobium cryomodule cavity or using his weekends to build a high-performance race car, Murphy abides by a personal code that calls for him to seek challenging build projects that require a commitment to precision and attention to detail.