Ames National Laboratory invites faculty and students from Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) to meet with our leadership and researchers for two days of collaborative science and career exploration. The two-day workshop will include themed sessions that feature materials science, chemical sciences and next generation computing, as well as tours of laboratory facilities and professional development seminars.
The Host Institution
Ames National Laboratory is a U.S. Department of Energy National Laboratory with diverse research efforts in:
- Materials Sciences
- Chemical and Biological Sciences
- Computational Sciences
- Critical Materials Institute
The Keynote Speaker
Julie Carruthers, Department of Energy, Office of Science
Dr. Julie Carruthers is a Senior Science & Technology Advisor to the Principal Deputy Director of the DOE’s Office of Science and Acting Director for the Office of Diversity, Inclusion & Research Integrity. She is leading efforts focused on advancing the Office of Science’s policies and practices for promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in grant making practices and at the DOE national laboratories.
Benefits to Faculty from Minority Serving Institutions
- Build new research collaborations with Ames National Lab scientists and larger research efforts
- Get a behind-the-scenes look at our state-of-the-art facilities including:
The Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Facility, home of the first MAS-DNP instrument in the nation for the study of materials.
The Sensitive Instrument Facility, state-of-the-art electron microscopes housed in a vibration- and static-free environment.
The Materials Preparation Center, an internationally respected center of expertise in metals, alloys, and single crystals. - Learn tools and best practice around navigating the DOE proposal process
Students are WELCOME!
- Learn about internship opportunities and application tips
- Hear from early career scientists about career pathways in STEM and at the DOE
- Participate in student poster session
- Learn tools to manage imposter syndrome and your mental health
Who Can Benefit:
Faculty and Students from Minority Serving Institutions and Ames Lab Scientists
Registration is now closed.
For questions, contact Kelly Bergman, kbergman@ameslab.gov
This event is sponsored by the DOE Office of Science’s Office of Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists (WDTS). WDTS leverages the expertise of its six research program offices and the unique capabilities at DOE’s laboratories to sponsor workforce training programs designed to motivate students and educators to pursue careers that will contribute to the Office of Science’s mission in discovery science and science for the national need.