Jefferson Lab

06/01/2026

Today, SURATech officially assumed management and operating responsibilities for Jefferson Lab.

This marks a new chapter as we advance toward becoming a multipurpose national laboratory focused on delivering groundbreaking science and exceptional operations in service of the DOE and the nation.

Transition ensures the lab will seamlessly continue to advance its science and technology mission NEWPORT NEWS, VA – Effective today, SURATech has officially assumed management and operating responsibilities for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, mar...

06/01/2026

Jefferson Lab staff members rolled out the welcome mat for student participants of our summer programs, including undergraduates in our workforce development for teachers and scientists internship programs and graduate students in the Christopher Newport University Graduate Summer Workshop in Nuclear and Hadronic Physics (CNUGS) the best way we know how — by repping our college gear! CNUGS continues a long tradition of advanced training in nuclear and hadronic physics while bringing fresh energy with AI, machine learning, and data science.

Learn more about all of these programs here: https://www.jlab.org/stem/programs

05/29/2026

The LEAD Virginia Class of 2026 stopped by Jefferson Lab this past week for a front-row look at the cutting-edge science shaping our world.

Our Deputy Chief Operating Officer, Natalie Carter, gave the group an inside look at how we're exploring the mysteries of protons, neutrons, and atomic nuclei.

05/25/2026

Jefferson Lab will be closed Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.

05/21/2026

While summer temperatures climb across Hampton Roads, parts of CEBAF operate at temperatures colder than deep space.

Our cryogenics team helps operate and maintain the systems that keep CEBAF’s superconducting accelerator cavities near 2 kelvin, or nearly -456°F. These ultra-cold conditions allow the accelerator to operate efficiently, supporting research and scientific discovery at Jefferson Lab.

05/19/2026

Thirty years ago today, the City of Newport News broke ground on the Applied Research Center. Today, the ARC is undergoing a renovation to modernize the building for its future as a cornerstone of the Jefferson Lab campus.

05/15/2026

When matter meets antimatter, both disappear in a burst of energy. Jefferson Lab researcher Tyler Hague is studying how that reaction could help scientists make more precise nuclear physics measurements.

At Jefferson Lab, postdoctoral researcher Tyler Hague is exploring how positrons, the antimatter counterparts to electrons, could help scientists make some of the most precise nuclear physics measurements ever attempted.

That work recently took him to Capitol Hill, where he represented us at the 2026 National Lab Research SLAM alongside researchers from all 17 U.S. Department of Energy national laboratories.

https://www.jlab.org/news/stories/opposites-annihilate-presenting-antimatter-research

05/12/2026

Amid a season of change at Jefferson Lab, Director Jens Dilling is helping guide our world-leading nuclear physics and accelerator science facility into its next era.

CoVaBIZ Magazine recently named Dilling one of its 175 Most Influential People in Coastal Virginia for 2026, recognizing his leadership as the lab advances major scientific initiatives.

Congratulations, Jens!

https://www.jlab.org/news/stories/jefferson-lab-director-jens-dilling-named-covabiz-magazines-most-influential-people

05/08/2026

At the AI+ Expo in Washington, D.C., Jefferson Lab joined U.S. Department of Energy National Lab colleagues and federal leaders focused on moving advanced research into real-world capabilities.

David Lawrence, Scientific Data and Computing Department head, and Kishan Rajput, Staff Scientist, shared how we are applying AI to particle accelerators and nuclear physics, from moving large-scale experimental data between facilities, to running AI models on high performance computing systems.

This work is part of the American Science Cloud, the core infrastructure of the Genesis Mission. It encompasses user facility infrastructure to hardware that powers AI and includes systems that can automatically adjust control settings, monitor performance and be tested in digital twin environments before deployment.

Together, these efforts support DOE’s objectives to accelerate discovery, strengthen scientific computing and advance secure, reliable AI tools that drive U.S. leadership in scientific innovation. .

05/06/2026

At Jefferson Lab, safety supports every job site.

For Occupational Safety and Health Professional Day, meet Joe Proctor, a construction and safety inspector who works behind the scenes to support safe operations across the lab.

Through site inspections, hazard identification and safety best practices, Joe helps ensure each project is carried out safely and responsibly.