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  • The determination of the pressure distribution inside the proton is the first measurement of a mechanical property of a subatomic particle. The measurement found that the proton’s building blocks, quarks, are subjected to a pressure of 100 decillion Pascal (1035) near the center of a proton, which is about 10 times greater than the pressure in the heart of a neutron star.

  • The weak force is one of the four fundamental forces in our universe, along with gravity, electromagnetism and the strong force. Researchers have made the first experimental determination of the weak charge of the proton, a measure of the precise strength of the weak force’s influence on the proton.

  • "My favorite part of being a soldier was the moving around every three to four years," said Polanco-Mann. "Regardless of where in the world you were, there was a camaraderie that you did not find in many work environments."

    Q&A with Maria Polanco-Mann, U.S. Army

  • "The Marine Corp prides itself on developing leaders," said Surles-Law. "That self-confidence convinced me that I could study math and physics and do anything I set my mind to do..."
     

    Q&A with Ken Surles-Law, U.S. Marines

    What did I do in the military?
    I was attached to the combat engineering unit. My primary responsibility was water purification. We converted pond water into drinking water during field exercises.

  • "My favorite part of my job in the Air Force was seeing my purchase and negotiation have a direct benefit to the war fighter," said Logan. "I enjoyed seeing airmen, soldiers, sailors, and marines be able to do their jobs more effectively because of the equipment and services I bought."
     

    Q&A with Jennifer Logan, U.S. Air Force

    What did you do for the military?
    I was a Contract Specialist Officer.

  • Jefferson Lab provides opportunities for both large and small businesses to engage with the lab and its scientific mission.  Please refer to our "Solicitation Bulletin Board" for current opportunities.

     

     

  • "Nuclear training has given me a wide spectrum of understanding on how things work from electronics, to the electrical and mechanical aspects and more," said Vasilauskis. "All of these things have helped me greatly as an Operator and a Crew Chief here at Jefferson Lab."

    Q&A with Paul Vasilauskis, U.S. Navy

  • "The dynamic nature of the environment in foreign country deployments requires you to be able to assess and respond to events quickly and decisively," said Whalen."While the situations are far less dramatic here, the same principles apply..."
     

    Q&A with Christian Whalen, U.S. Army

  • "I was fortunate to work with a variety of people from different backgrounds towards a common cause," said Szumila-Vance. "I think it was remarkable how, regardless of our differences, we would all unite as a team over an urgent medical request without overstepping each other." 
     

    Q&A with Holly Szumila-Vance, U.S. Army

  • "Relative to my work in the military and my work at Jefferson Lab, adaptability remains the single most important skill," said Akers."Being able to rapidly modify your plans to meet emerging requirements is a critical capability."

     

    Q&A with Walt Akers, Air Force / Army Reserves

    What did you do for the military?
    In the Air Force, I was a Computing and Communications Specialist. In the Army Reserve, I was an Infantry Drill Sergeant.