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SLAC on Tap

What’s the (dark) Matter with our Universe? Rubin Observatory is on the Case!

Discovering millions of galaxies and unraveling the mysteries of dark matter and dark energy is far out! Join us at the Dutch Goose for...
Date Thursday, August 22, 2024
5:00 p.m.  –  7:00 p.m.  PT
Location The Dutch Goose, 3567 Alameda de las Pulgas Menlo Park, CA 94025
SLAC on Tap Hannah Polleck
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Public Lectures

Radio Axion: Tuning in to the Dark Matter Airwaves

Presented by Chelsea Bartram

Date Thursday, August 1, 2024
7:00 p.m.  –  8:00 p.m.  PT
Location SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, Kavli Auditorium
Public Lecture: Chelsea Bartram
Past Event
Public Lectures

Mercury Rising: The Toxicology of a Global Pollutant

Presented by Ashley James

Date Thursday, May 23, 2024
7:00 p.m.  –  8:00 p.m.  PT
Public Lecture: Ashley James
Past Event
SLAC on Tap

Shocking to the Core: Adventures in Earth Science

Double your pressure, double your fun! Join us for SLAC on Tap on May 9, when SLAC scientist and rock star Arianna Gleason will...

Date Thursday, May 9, 2024
5:00 p.m.  –  7:00 p.m.  PT
Location The Dutch Goose, 3567 Alameda de las Pulgas Menlo Park, CA 94025
SLAC on tap promo with Arianna Gleason
News Feature

Repeat winners reign at the Regional Science Bowl

Lynbrook High School and Joaquin Miller Middle School will continue on to nationals from the regional event hosted at SLAC.   

March 14, 2024  ·  4 min read
High school students hold up a blue National Science Bowl banner.
Past Event
Special Events

Bay Area Research SLAM

The Bay Area Research SLAM is a collaboration between the Bay Area's National Labs:  Berkeley, Livermore, Sandia, and SLAC. The SLAM is a competition...
Date Thursday, October 5, 2023
3:00 p.m.  –  5:00 p.m.  PT
Location SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, Kavli Auditorium
Bay Area Research SLAM flyer
Past Event
Public Lecture

Cosmic Shadow Theater: Casting Light on Galaxies

Presented by Emmanuel Schaan

Date Thursday, July 27, 2023
7:00 p.m.  –  8:00 p.m.  PT
Location SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, Kavli Auditorium
Public Lecture Poster - Cosmic Shadow Theater: Casting Light on Galaxies
News Feature

Regional Science Bowl returns to in-person competition at SLAC

This year’s regional champions, Saratoga High School and Joaquin Miller Middle School, are accompanied by the first-ever Good Sport and Volunteer Award winners.

March 9, 2023  ·  4 min read
JoAnne Hewett presents medals to Saratoga High School students.
Photograph

Science Bowl winners 2023

JoAnne Hewett awards medals to the winners of the SLAC Regional High School Science Bowl, Saratoga High School Team 1. The event was held...

March 7, 2023
JoAnne Hewett presents medals to Saratoga High School students.
Public Lecture Poster

What the cell is going on?

Viewing cellular machinery at the nanoscale

January 13, 2023
poster for lecture titled What the cell is going on?
Photograph

Science and User Support Building (SUSB)

The Science and User Support Building (SUSB) is located just inside SLAC’s main gate and is a visitor’s first stop when they arrive at...

September 22, 2022
Science and User Support Building (SUSB)
News Feature

Lynbrook High and Joaquin Miller Middle School win SLAC Regional Science Bowl competitions

The lab hosted two regional competitions this year. Winners of the Science Bowl regionals go on to nationals.

March 4, 2022  ·  4 min read
Screenshot of winning high school team Lynbrook