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Dear Member of the Nuclear Science Community:<o:p></o:p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">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.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">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. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">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.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">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. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">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.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Timothy Hallman<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Associate Director of the Office of Science
for Nuclear Physics<o:p></o:p></p>
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