October eNewsletter Highlights

CHESS eNewsletter - October 2023 | Issue No. 112

From the Director

Dear CHESS community,

As CHESS researchers return this month, I am excited to share some significant developments at CHESS that are shaping the future of our facility and reinforcing our commitment to sustainability and user support.

While the New Experimental Hall is being constructed in plain view, behind the scenes, we have successfully connected Wilson Lab to lake source cooling. This transformation, while transparent to your research activities, signifies a significant milestone in our sustainability efforts. By connecting to the cool waters of Cayuga Lake and thus eliminating the need for cooling towers to regulate accelerator components, we are now conserving a remarkable 10,000 gallons of water daily. This positive change reflects our dedication to environmental responsibility without impeding your invaluable work.

I am also pleased to introduce BeamPASS, our new proposal platform mentioned in our latest Town Hall. This platform was crafted with CHESS users and their data needs in mind. We are excited to work with you and help you unlock the full potential of your data with BeamPASS. Please remember, having a CLASSE ID is the gateway to our platform. If you encounter any issues with your CLASSE ID, login process, or any other aspect of BeamPASS, please feel free to contact our IT support team at [email protected].

Additionally, I would like to inform you about a new opportunity at CHESS—the X-CITE project. This initiative is set to create a comprehensive training program tailored to scientists utilizing our synchrotron. Scientists from diverse fields and backgrounds will greatly benefit from this endeavor. The program encompasses training materials and activities that will improve accessibility to CHESS instruments, data, and tools. It will also facilitate access to national computing resources and services provided by the NSF. Stay tuned for more details on this exciting grant.

CHESS is committed to continuously enhancing your research experience and promoting sustainable practices. We are excited to embark on this journey with you as we explore new opportunities, streamline processes, and make a positive impact on the world of scientific research.

Thank you for being a part of our research community, and we look forward to all the discoveries that lie ahead.

Sincerely,

Joel Brock, Director, CHESS (email Joel)

Lake Source Cooling Brings Sustainability, Precision to Synchrotron

Wilson Laboratory has tapped into the university’s Lake Source Cooling (LSC) system, which draws cold water from the depths of Cayuga Lake to remove heat from the district chilled water loop that cools the majority of Cornell facilities. For Wilson Lab, this approach is not only more efficient and sustainable – it will bring greater precision to its experiments. LSC will also, for the first time, enable CHESS to operate year-round.

Research & News at CHESS

CHESS user Ando wins award for contributions to biochemistry and molecular biology

Nozomi Ando, associate professor of chemistry and chemical biology, is being honored with the 2024 American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB) Mildred Cohn Young Investigator Award for her outstanding and field defining contributions to the fields of protein dynamics.

X-rays reveal microstructural fingerprints of 3D-printed alloy

Cornell researchers took a novel approach to explore the way microstructure emerges in a 3D-printed metal alloy: They bombarded it with X-rays while the material was being printed.

Cyberinfrastructure Training Program Aims to Empower Scientists at the Cornell High Energy Synchrotron Source

The Cornell High Energy Synchrotron Source, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and the University of Southern California have been awarded a collaborative grant to support a new training program that seeks to empower scientists conducting research at CHESS.

Cornell leads NYS consortium for space tech development

Cornell is spearheading the New York Consortium for Space Technology Innovation and Development – a new initiative aimed at bolstering U.S. space technology research and manufacturing capabilities by uniting industry, academic and government partners across New York state.

CHESS is always looking for talented individuals to join our team! Please check out the latest job offerings available at the lab.

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Issue No. 112 • 2023.10.16

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