NSF Funds Design of World-Leading EP-OPAL Laser Facility

NSF has awarded the University of Rochester nearly $18 million over three years to design and prototype key technologies for the OMEGA Extended Performance Optical Parametric Amplifier Line (EP-OPAL).
DOE Office of Science Funds High Rigidity Spectrometer (HRS) Instrument at FRIB

The High Rigidity Spectrometer (HRS) instrument at FRIB will enable scientists to characterize the properties of isotopes that are created in rare-isotope reactions produced at about 50 percent of the speed of light.
Nov 15 -17: Nanoinformatics Conference & U.S.-EU NanoEHS Communities of Research Workshop

The National Nanotechnology Coordination Office (NNCO), on behalf of the U.S. Government’s National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI), invites you to participate in the NNI’s first informatics conference and the 11th meeting of the U.S.-EU NanoEHS Communities of Research (CORs).
SLAC fires up the world’s most powerful X-ray laser: LCLS-II

With up to a million X-ray flashes per second the LCLS-II transforms the ability of scientists to explore atomic-scale, ultrafast phenomena.
Sept. 30: Proposal Deadline for Brookhaven’s Center for Functional Nanomaterials

The Center for Functional Nanomaterials is a science laboratory specializing in nanoscale research. They provide Advanced Optical Spectroscopy & Microscopy, Materials Synthesis and Characterization, Theory & Computation, Nanofabrication and more.
Molecular Foundry – Call for Proposals Open Now

Check information on new Foundry capabilities, Travel Opportunity Grants & Tips for a Successful Proposal. Submission deadline: Thursday, September 28, 2023
Reminder: Sept. 12-13 NNCI 2023 Nanotechnology Infrastructure of the Future Workshop

Attendees will help develop a white paper on opportunities and recommendations for nanotechnology infrastructure.
2023 SSURF Board of Directors – Call for Nominations

The Society for Science at User Research Facilities is seeking nominations for the Board of Directors. You can nominate a person or self-nominate. Deadline September 15, 2023.
RSVP by Sept. 1 for the Sept. 11-15 ALS Annual User Meeting

The 2023 Advanced Light Source User Meeting in Berkeley, CA: celebrating the 30th Anniversary of first light! In-person and virtual, registration is free this year, and all are welcome.
Oct. 19 SSURF Annual Meeting: In Person!

Get ready for a day filled with engaging discussions, informative presentations, and networking opportunities. Hosted at the Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center.