[Cuga] Stewardship of the NP Nuclear Theory Computing and Medium Energy Portfolios- A message from Timothy Hallman

[Lorelei Chopard]

Dear Member of the Nuclear Science Community:

This letter is to communicate two strategic changes within the DOE 
Office of Nuclear Physics undertaken as part of NP's continuing effort 
to optimize the effectiveness of its stewardship in key areas of the 
nuclear science portfolio. Specifically, I have asked Dr. Ted Barnes to 
assist me in creating a new vision for the future of NP's Nuclear Data 
and Nuclear Theory Computing investments, and  Dr. Gulshan Rai to assume 
responsibility for management of the Medium Energy Program within the NP 
Physics Research Division.

Since 2011, when Ted Barnes agreed to become the Acting Medium Energy 
Program Manager in addition to being Program Manager for Nuclear Theory 
Computing, he has stewarded the Medium Energy research portfolio with 
dedication and diligence, investing exceptional energy and effort into 
ensuring a medium energy research program of the highest quality and 
impact.

Recently, however, advances in Nuclear Theory Computing have made it 
  increasingly evident that with a well-framed scientific question and 
adequate resources, NP researchers in Nuclear Theory Computing can have 
enormous impacts, identifying the most promising directions for 
experiment,  accelerating the pace of discovery, and even enabling new 
research opportunities. Potential new opportunities also exist in the 
area of Nuclear Data. To explore these possibilities, I have asked Ted 
Barnes to assist me in working with the nuclear science community to 
examine the future vision for NP's Nuclear Data and Nuclear Theory 
Computing investments.

In the Medium Energy program, JLAB' s 6 GeV data is in final analysis, 
and a new accelerator with a need for new instrumentation promises to be 
ready for operation in the foreseeable future. Subject, as always, to 
available resources, it is reasonable to anticipate interest in 
building-out the 12 GeV experimental program and a rapid increase in the 
level of experimental activity. If history is a guide, in the next 5 -- 
10 years, the new capabilities of the 12 GeV CEBAF accelerator will 
occasion a frantic pace of progress at JLAB with early  results driving 
regular scientific advances. To help ensure the success of this most 
important endeavor, I have asked Gulshan Rai to assume responsibility 
for management of the Medium Energy Program. Gulshan brings a wealth of 
experience and expertise to this task from his previous service as Heavy 
Ion Program Manager overseeing the RHIC and LHC experimental research 
programs within the NP Physics Research Division.

Please join me in thanking both Ted and Gulshan for their dedicated 
service to date and in welcoming their efforts  in these important new 
roles. Please also share this news with other interested parties who may 
not be listed on this distribution.

Sincerely,

Timothy Hallman

Associate Director of the Office of Science for Nuclear Physics



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