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As deputy director for operations and chief operating officer, John Connolly is responsible for ensuring the effective integration and performance of operations functions that...
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Kathryn is editor-in-chief of Symmetry Magazine, a publication about particle physics and astrophysics. She has a master’s degree in journalism with a focus...
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Endless possibilities
Every day, SLAC people can be seen collaborating across our beautiful campus. The Main Quad is busy during lunch with colleagues catching up, and...
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SLAC culture
SLAC's mission, vision and values tell our story – what we do, and why. These statements are guiding principles that define our purpose, frame...
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Where research happens
SLAC is known for building big sophisticated machines for teasing out the secrets of the universe. They give researchers new eyes on the world...
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SLAC + Stanford + Department of Energy
SLAC owes its identity, and in fact its very existence, to our essential and longstanding connections with the Department of Energy and Stanford University...
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Join our mission
Scientists from universities, laboratories and private companies around the world use our cutting-edge research facilities. Their discoveries benefit a wide range of fields, including...
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Coming to SLACSpread across 426 acres, SLAC’s campus boasts an array of distinctive and historic buildings, including the 2-mile-long Klystron Gallery. The lab hosts...
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