The Fundamental Physics Directorate brings together scientists and technologies that support national priorities in particle physics, astrophysics and cosmology to explore the basic particles and forces that knit the cosmos together.
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Geospatial mapping promotes effective utilization of Geospatial Science within the SLAC community.
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Service areas: Benefits, Compensation, HR Director, Employee/Labor Relations, Employment, Housing, International Services, Records, Training & Development, Workers’ Compensation.
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Explore our research through graphics, videos and photographs. Visit our public Flickr albums and YouTube videos for more.
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Our team provides core IT services to the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory in support of the lab's overall mission of discovery.
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It’s About Time (iAT) is the enterprise online time and effort tracking system for SLAC.
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Learn about the lab’s organizational structure, view org charts and read lab leadership bios.
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Learn about our organization, how we partner with the DOE and Stanford, and amazing facts about our science and facilities.
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The Laboratory Directed Research and Development (LDRD) Program is a vital source of internally directed funding at SLAC.
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