She toured the lab’s powerful X-ray laser, looked at the construction of the world’s largest digital camera, and discussed climate research, industries of the future, and diversity, equity and inclusion in the sciences.

Presented by Caterina Vernieri. The Higgs boson was discovered in 2012 at the world’s most powerful particle collider, the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) in Geneva, Switzerland.

The pandemic forced major changes to the format, but 30 teams from 22 schools still came together online to vie for a slot at nationals.

Online educational programs offer new possibilities.

Twenty-eight teams went head-to-head, testing their science knowledge and buzzer skills, for the chance to go to the nationals in April.

Visitors of all ages shared a science-packed evening of activities.

More than 300 gathered for a day-long symposium to celebrate the history and future of the pioneering X-ray laser.

Twenty-eight teams tested their knowledge of science for a chance to go to the nationals

The annual conference for scientists who conduct research at SLAC’s light sources engaged about 470 researchers in talks, workshops and discussions.

Representatives from industry, national laboratories and the investment sector explored partnerships in energy storage innovation.