Mike Lindgren has been appointed as the head of Fermilab's Particle Physics Division. Lindgren has been a scientist with the lab since 2004, and most recently served as acting head of the division.
Month: March 2011
Japan’s earthquake brings major science institutions to a standstill
In the wake of the March 11 earthquake that rocked Japan, major science experiments and research institutions are taking stock of the damage to their facilities and dealing with a number of setbacks.
Fermilab’s Alex Romanenko unlocks hidden secrets for improving SRF cavities
Fermilab’s Alex Romanenko recently unlocked secrets hidden beneath the mirror-smooth surface of niobium superconducting radiofrequency (SRF) cavities that may hold the key to the success of future linear colliders. Romanenko’s discovery, which was carried out as part of his doctoral thesis at Cornell University, has earned him “The Particle Accelerator Science and Technology Award” from the Nuclear Plasma and Science Society, part of Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE).
UCLA Engineering establishes Endowed Chair in Cryogenics
UCLA Engineering has established the Traugott and Dorothea Frederking Endowed Chair in Cryogenics. The chair will support junior faculty for terms up to five years as they build their careers in areas related to cryogenics.
Lake Shore Cryotronics CEO appointed to PECSEA
Michael Swartz, CEO of Lake Shore Cryotronics, Inc., was appointed to the President's Export Council Subcommittee on Export Administration (PECSEA) by US Commerce Secretary Gary Locke earlier this month.
Roby named president of Praxair Asia
Anne Roby has been named president of Praxair Asia, where she will be responsible for industrial gases business in China, India, South Korea and Thailand.
Ability Engineering receives National Board “R” Certificate of Authorization
Ability Engineering Technology, Inc. has received the National Board "R" Certificate of Authorization.
Fire breaks out in Soudan mine
Fermilab Today reported on March 21 that a mine shaft fire that began in the Soudan Underground Mine last Thursday now appears to be out, though officials are unsure whether detectors for the MINOS experiment and the Cryogenic Dark Matter Experiment were damaged.
Airgas introduces new IQF freezer in Boston
Airgas announced a new addition to its FreezeRight line of cryogenic freezers at the International Boston Seafood Show on March 21.
Ad Astra and NASA JSC sign support agreement
Ad Astra Rocket Company and NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) signed a Support Agreement on March 2 to collaborate on tasks related to space-based cryogenic magnet operations and electric propulsion systems for Ad Astra's VASIMR(R) technology.
Varian to collaborate with Synopsis on TCAD models for cryogenic ion implantation
Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Inc. will collaborate with Synopsis, a leader in software and IP for semiconductor design and manufacturing, to develop Technology CAD (TCAD) models for cryogenic ion implantation.
Golden Pass LNG terminal approved to begin commercial operations
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) gave the approval to the Golden Pass LNG Terminal LLC and Golden Pass Pipeline LLC to begin commercial operations at the terminal in near Sabine Pass, Texas.
KSC unveils new eco-friendly building
NASA Kennedy Space Center recently announced the completion of the eco-friendly Propellants North Administrative and Maintenance Facility, a building that produces as much electricity as it uses.
JSC Cryogenmash to supply LNG equipment to Chongqing Endurance Industry Stock Co.
JSC Cryogenmash has signed a contract with Chongqing Endurance Industry Stock Co. to supply equipment for a liquefied natural gas plant with a 5 ton per hour capacity.
Presentations, audio and photos available from APS Forum on superfluidity
Presentations, audio and photos are now available from the March 2010 APS Forum on the History of Physics (FHP) commemorating the prediction of superfluidity in He3.
Argonne National Lab named 4th best place to work for postdocs
The Scientist magazine named Argonne National Laboratory the fourth best place for postdocs to work.
New MRI-safe pacemaker approved by FDA
A new pacemaker system that can be used safely with MRI scanners has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.
MRI enables new non-invasive brain imaging technique
R&D magazine reports that magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is at the heart of a new non-invasive brain imaging technique that may lead to better treatment plans for patients with Parkinson's disease.
Michael Tiller named president and CEO of CGA
Michael Tiller, who has served as the chief administration and chief financial officer of the Compressed Gas Association since 1993, has now moved into the position of president and chief executive officer.
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