Chi-Chang Kao Named Associate Laboratory Director for SSRL

SSRL Director Chi-Chang Kao. (Photo courtesy Brookhaven National Laboratory.)

by Kelen Tuttle

A warm welcome to SLAC's newest associate laboratory director, Chi-Chang Kao, who arrives for his first official day of work at the laboratory today. As director of the Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource, Kao will manage the day-to-day operations of the SSRL user facility and program, and provide the leadership and vision for the future of the SSRL science and user program. Kao will also have an appointment on SLAC's faculty as a professor of photon science.

"We've not only recruited an outstanding individual in management and leadership, but also a person who really excels in X-ray science and techniques," said Keith Hodgson, associate laboratory director for photon science. "[In his previous post] as chairperson of Brookhaven National Laboratory's National Synchrotron Light Source, Chi-Chang demonstrated that he can undertake his new role very effectively. He's also an extremely accomplished physicist in the area of X-ray physics and scattering. Both of these elements—strong leadership skills and scientific research expertise—will serve him well at SLAC."

LCLS Dedication Photos, Video Online

by Shawne Workman

Balloons labeled "LCLS" float to the ground at last week's LCLS dedication. (Photo by Brian Long.)

Monday's dedication of the Linac Coherent Light Source celebrated the construction, commissioning and first results from the groundbreaking new scientific tool. A collection of photos from the day and a video of SLACers sharing their congratulations, shown during the dedication, are available in "LCLS Dedication: The Celebration."

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by Ziba Mahdavi

Today from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the Kavli Auditorium patio, you can buy a homemade treat and contribute to relief for the victims of the flooding in Pakistan. Check or cash donations are also welcome, and tax deductible. Proceeds and donations will be given to the International American Red Cross Pakistan Relief Funds.

Please contact Ziba Mahdavi (x2846) if you would like to help or have questions.

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Chi-Chang Kao Named Associate Laboratory Director for SSRL SSRL Director Chi-Chang Kao. (Photo courtesy Brookhaven National Laboratory.) by Kelen Tuttle A warm welcome to SLAC's newest associate laboratory director, Chi-Chang Kao, who arrives for his first official day of work at the laboratory today. As director of the Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource, Kao will manage the day-to-day operations of the SSRL user facility and program, and provide the leadership and vision for the future of the SSRL science and user program. Kao will also have an appointment on SLAC's faculty as a professor of photon science. "We've not only recruited an outstanding individual in management and leadership, but also a person who really excels in X-ray science and techniques," said Keith Hodgson, associate laboratory director for photon science. "[In his previous post] as chairperson of Brookhaven National Laboratory's National Synchrotron Light Source, Chi-Chang demonstrated that he can undertake his new role very effectively. He's also an extremely accomplished physicist in the area of X-ray physics and scattering. Both of these elements—strong leadership skills and scientific research expertise—will serve him well at SLAC." Read more... LCLS Dedication Photos, Video Online by Shawne Workman Balloons labeled "LCLS" float to the ground at last week's LCLS dedication. (Photo by Brian Long.) Monday's dedication of the Linac Coherent Light Source celebrated the construction, commissioning and first results from the groundbreaking new scientific tool. A collection of photos from the day and a video of SLACers sharing their congratulations, shown during the dedication, are available in "LCLS Dedication: The Celebration." Reminder: Flood Relief Bake Sale Today by Ziba Mahdavi Today from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the Kavli Auditorium patio, you can buy a homemade treat and contribute to relief for the victims of the flooding in Pakistan. Check or cash donations are also welcome, and tax deductible. Proceeds and donations will be given to the International American Red Cross Pakistan Relief Funds. Please contact Ziba Mahdavi (x2846) if you would like to help or have questions.	Events Aug 23 (9:00 a.m.) ATLAS Regional Hadronic Final State Forum Workshop Access (see all) Research Yard Partial Closure Piping Work on the Green Heavy Equipment between Alpine Gate, S. Linac Rd. SSRL Seismic Upgrade Work No Storage in Former RV Area RSB Project Info and Updates Announcements (see all \| submit) Lab Announcements "Flex Fuel" Available for Fleet Vehicles Community Bulletin Board 23rd Annual DOE Golf Challenge Registration Due Aug 25 Training (see all \| register) Lab Training Calendar Registration Aug 24 (7:30 a.m.) 30 Hour Construction Safety News (submit) Solar System Older Than Previously Thought Nature News The Strange Case of Solar Flares and Radioactive Elements Stanford Report Listening to Earth Breathe Through 500 Towers Berkeley Lab
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