A Chat
with Sunil Sinha, Distinguished Professor of Physics at the University of California–San Diego and speaker at the recent CNMS-SNS Research Form
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The Spallation Neutron Source (SNS) at ORNL is a flagship investment by the U.S. Department of Energy aimed at facilitating neutron scattering as an integral tool for research across many scientific and engineering domains within the academic community, national laboratories, and industry. Coupled with this investment is the recognition that the opportunities and possibilities for the use of neutron scattering need to be explored and propagated throughout the community.
Specifically, there is a recognized need to inspire, educate, and facilitate the next generation of users and hence to foster enhanced use of the unique neutron scattering facilities at ORNL. This is the central theme of education activities within the neutron sciences directorate (NScD).
Higher Education
NScD education programs seek to promote the building of strong partnerships between neutron sciences at ORNL and the tertiary/higher education sector, including both graduate fellowship opportunities and a new online graduate coursework program.
Postdoctoral Programs
Opportunities are provided for postdoctoral education in the applications of neutron scattering through workshops that are hosted by NScD in collaboration with partner organizations; as well as postdoctoral fellowship opportunities.
JINS
In pursuing the above objectives, the NScD education programs have been developed in collaboration with the Joint Institute for Neutron Science (JINS), a joint venture between ORNL and the University of Tennessee, that promotes the use of neutron scattering in various fields.
K-12
The directorate strongly supports local K-12 educational outreach activities for both teachers and students.
