The SLAC/Stanford researcher is a leading materials scientist and entrepreneur whose research is paving the way for better batteries, cleaner power grids.

During her fellowship she will continue research that aims to deepen our understanding of quantum materials.

The program was among those honored with a 2024 Stanford President’s Award for Excellence Through Diversity.

Two determined fellows share their thoughts on representation, mentorship and staying true to themselves in STEM.

The award recognizes Driver’s contribution toward attosecond X-ray capabilities.

A materials scientist who specializes in superconductors, Sarrao brings a deep background in national lab leadership and the evolution of SLAC science. 

In our rapidly changing world, plants must adapt to new environments or die. Ritimukta Sarangi discusses how researchers and users at SSRL are tackling plant resilience from molecular to ecosystem scales.

Physicist and scientific leader Sarrao will become SLAC’s sixth director and succeeds X-ray scientist Chi-Chang Kao, who stepped down after 10 years in the position.

It takes a lot of meetings, travel logistics and even tracking down some parts to keep a large team collaborating on a project like the LSST Camera. That’s where administrator Regina Matter comes in.

Together with two long-time collaborators, he is recognized for work that helps us understand the strong nuclear force.

Under his leadership, the lab diversified its research portfolio, expanded its science impact, advanced major projects, increased collaboration with Stanford and met the challenges of a global pandemic.

Two GEM Fellows reflect on their summer internships at SLAC and share their thoughts on representation and mentorship.