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NSF PA/M 02-38 - September 11,
2002
Workshop on Neutrinos and Subterranean Science
to Determine Roadmap for the Future
Leading experts from around the world will report on
the latest developments in subterranean research in
a workshop in Washington D.C. funded by the National
Science Foundation and organized by the University
of Maryland.
What: |
International Workshop on Neutrinos and
Subterranean Science (Ness 02)
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When: |
Sept. 19-21, 2002
(Press Conference: Sept. 19, 12:30
pm) |
Where: |
Washington Hilton and Towers, Washington
D.C. |
Topics will include:
- Experimental and theoretical perspectives on underground
science
- Astrophysics, cosmology, and fundamental physics
- High energy neutrino experiments
- Geophysics, geochemistry and geological engineering
- Biology (search for new life forms in extreme
environments)
- National security
- Education and outreach
Speakers will include:
- Joseph Bordogna, National Science Foundation (Deputy
Director)
- Joe Dehmer, National Science Foundation
- John Ellis, European Organization for Nuclear
Research (CERN)
- Michael Turner, University of Chicago
- Stuart Freedman, University of California, Berkeley
- Tullis Onstott, Princeton University
- Barry Barish, California Institute of Technology
- John Bahcall, Institute for Advanced Study
- Tom Gaisser, University of Delaware
Press Registration: http://www.physics.umd.edu/ness02/media/registration.html
Attendee Registration: http://www.physics.umd.edu/ness02
Media Contacts:
University of Maryland: Karrie Sue Hawbaker, 301-405-5945,
karrie@physics.umd.edu
National Science Foundation: Mary Hanson, 703-292-8070,
mhanson@nsf.gov
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