Spartan researchers are helping set priorities and develop projects that will define the next decade of exploration into the fundamental workings of the universe.
The Snowmass Community Planning Exercise is held every 10 years, and brings together particle physicists from across the U.S. and around the world to decide.
DOE/Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory
Kevin Pitts of the University of Illinois has been named chief research officer at Fermilab National Accelerator Laboratory beginning March 1. His focus will be on oversight for the international Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment, including advancing scientific excellence across the laboratory through strong communication, collaboration and coordination with the Department of Energy and other partners. He joins the laboratory as it prepares to usher in a new era of science and innovation in particle physics research and discovery. We are proud to have Kevin Pitts join Fermilab at a time when DUNE is underway, said Joe Lykken, deputy director for research at Fermilab. His leadership and research collaboration with Fermilab make him the ideal person to direct the development of the DUNE research program both at the laboratory and with our partner institutions.