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Proton Power Upgrade of Spallation Neutron Source strengthens Jefferson Lab’s decades-long partnership with Oak Ridge National Laboratory
NEWPORT NEWS, VA – One of the world’s leading neutron science facilities is souping up its already powerful particle accelerator, and the project just reached a major milestone: The final segment of that high-performance package, scratch-made at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, has trucked out to DOE’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee.
You’re invited to share your love of science with us at our 40th anniversary open house
NEWPORT NEWS, VA – Come share your love of science with us! The U.S. Department of Energy's Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility is opening its doors to the public for an open house event on June 8. This free event is open to all and is a rare opportunity for the public to see inside this amazing facility, where groundbreaking research, technology R&D and innovation is happening every day.
BASIS Independent McLean wins 2024 Virginia Regional Middle School Science Bowl competition
NEWPORT NEWS, VA – BASIS Independent McLean was named the first place winner at the 2024 Virginia Regional Middle School Science Bowl competition on March 2. The U.S. Department of Energy's Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility hosted the in-person event for the first time since 2020.
Regularly scheduled tornado siren test for March 1 has been canceled
NEWPORT NEWS, VA – The U.S. Department of Energy’s Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility has canceled the monthly test of its tornado warning siren this week. Instead, the lab will participate in the Virginia Statewide Tornado Drill scheduled by the Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) for March 7 at 9:45 a.m.
Measurement of electron beam polarization is sharpest ever reported, sets stage for future flagship experiments at Jefferson Lab
NEWPORT NEWS, VA – Scientists are getting a more detailed look than ever before at the electrons they use in precision experiments.
Jefferson Lab to host in-person Virginia Regional Middle School Science Bowl competition
NEWPORT NEWS, VA – Members of the media are invited to observe portions of the Virginia Regional Middle School Science Bowl on Saturday, Mar. 2, 2024.
What: The U.S. Department of Energy’s Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility will host the Virginia Regional Middle School Science Bowl competition at Jefferson Lab,12000 Jefferson Ave., in the CEBAF Center Auditorium.
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology wins 23rd Virginia Regional High School Science Bowl competition
NEWPORT NEWS, VA – Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology continued their winning streak at the 23rd Virginia Regional High School Science Bowl competition on Feb. 3. The U.S. Department of Energy's Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility hosted the in-person event for the first time since 2020.