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September 4, 2019
News Feature
SLAC summer programs encourage students to explore STEM careers
From middle schoolers to graduate students, more than 300 were introduced this year to real-world science, technology, engineering and math.
Participant in a SLAC SAGE-S summer camp
August 21, 2018
News Feature
Students affected by Hurricane Maria bring their research to SLAC
This summer, five graduate students from the University of Puerto Rico had the opportunity to use SLAC’s world-class facilities to keep their studies on track.
University of Puerto Rico Interns
March 14, 2018
News Feature
Q&A: Al Ashley Reflects on His Efforts to Diversify SLAC and Beyond
An award-winning mentor and networking guru, Al Ashley has placed thousands of underrepresented minority students in science and engineering summer research programs.
Al Ashley with internship program fellows
October 24, 2017
News Feature
SLAC Accelerator Physicist Alexander Chao Wins American Physical Society’s Wilson Prize
He is recognized for his numerous contributions to the advancement of accelerator physics, community service and education.
Alexander Chao
September 21, 2017
News Feature
From Science to Finance: SLAC Summer Interns Forge New Paths in STEM
More than 100 students worked on projects ranging from website development to imaging techniques for X-ray studies, learning new ways to apply their talents.
September 2, 2016
News Feature
SLAC Summer Institute Students Envision a New Energy Frontier
Participants of SLAC’s summer school learned about the next generation of collider physics through lectures, topical conference talks, student projects, poster sessions and tours.
August 26, 2016
News Feature
Undergraduate Interns Learn from Summer Research
Thirty students from around the country performed research projects and more at SLAC this summer through the SULI program.
July 11, 2016
News Feature
Siemann Graduate Fellowships Help Advance Accelerator Research
Four Stanford students receive funding for work on novel accelerators and beams for SLAC's X-ray laser.
June 29, 2016
News Feature
Greene Scholars Explore Science and Engineering at SLAC
Science-interested teens spent a week at the lab learning more about STEM at the inaugural Greene Scholars Program Summer Science Institute at SLAC.
October 22, 2015
News Feature
Stanford and SLAC Celebrate Arthur Bienenstock
An all-day symposium recognized the professor emeritus for his many contributions to the scientific community, from pioneering synchrotron radiation research at SSRL to making science policies on Capitol Hill.

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