[JLabEdEvents] Jefferson Lab Open House

[Stephen Gagnon]

Jefferson Lab Invites Public to Open House on May 19

The U.S. Department of Energy's Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator  
Facility will hold an Open House on Saturday, May 19, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Come explore the world-class research underway at the lab. Visitors  
will be able to see and hear about the lab's research program and its  
particle-acceleration capability, the lab's supercomputing and  
simulation capabilities, and the Free-Electron Laser facility.

The event will include the opportunity to visit Jefferson Lab's newest  
experimental hall (Hall D), which is a cornerstone of a major upgrade  
project underway at the lab. The project, funded by DOE's Office of  
Science, will allow the lab to continue as a world leader in nuclear  
physics research by providing new and enhanced research capabilities  
for the 1,360 scientists from 259 institutions that come to Jefferson  
Lab to conduct experiments.

Exhibits, demonstrations, tours and hands-on activities are planned  
and will provide opportunities for learning and fun for families and  
people of all ages. Local universities, museums, private companies and  
government agencies will present activities and information on  
complimentary scientific endeavors.

The Open House will be free of charge and held rain or shine. Free  
parking will be available on the Jefferson Lab campus and adjacent  
property. Parking lots will open at 8:30 a.m. No early arrivals  
admitted. No vehicles will be admitted to the parking lots after 2  
p.m. All parking will be accessible by turning east onto Hogan Drive  
at the intersection of Jefferson Avenue and Hogan, in Newport News.  
This intersection has a stoplight and Newport News Police will be on  
hand to direct traffic.

Visitors will be able to access the lab from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. and stay  
until 3 p.m.  The event is spread out over several facilities and  
involves a lot of walking, taking multiple flights of stairs and  
walking down and back up inclined truck ramps. In some areas, visitors  
will be walking on compacted gravel or dirt. Wear sturdy, comfortable  
shoes and sunscreen or protective clothing. Free shuttle buses will be  
available to carry visitors between some of the tour stops. Photos and  
videotaping are welcome.

Vendors will be selling light refreshments. Jefferson Lab's last Open  
House was in May 2010.
For more information, visit the Jefferson Lab Open House [https://www.jlab.org/openhouse 
] or call 757-269-7100.




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