The U.S. Department of Energy’s Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility is holding an open house for the public from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 19.
The free event offers an opportunity to spend the day exploring the research facility at 12000 Jefferson Ave. in Newport News, according to a news release.
The biennial open house features tours of the lab’s unique particle accelerator facilities, hands-on activities, interactive displays and demonstrations, and a rare chance to see the Continuous Electron Beam Accelerator Facility and experimental halls.
In other displays, scientists and engineers will show how advanced particle accelerators are built and tested, how supercomputing technology is used to capture and analyze data, and how the lab’s unique capabilities are transformed into usable products.
Parking lots will open at 8:30 a.m. No vehicles will be admitted to the parking lots after 2 p.m. Free shuttle buses are available to carry visitors between most of the tour stops, according to the news release.
Nearly all areas will be accessible by wheelchair. There may be a lot of walking. Photos and video recording are welcome.
Information about the open house is available on the event website. Visitors may also call the open house information line at 757-269-6398.
