DOE science facilities get good grades
MAR 04, 2013
DOI: 10.1063/PT.5.026815
Science : To set spending priorities for the next decade, the US Department of Energy recently carried out a study of 13 science facilities and 4 proposed facilities. The 25-member Basic Energy Sciences Advisory Committee was asked to rate each on its ability to contribute to “world-leading science in the next decade.” Seven of the 13 facilities, as well as all 4 of the proposed ones, received the top rating of being “absolutely central,” and another 4 are considered “important.” Because all facilities have to go through an extensive review process to win federal funding, the high ratings were not surprising, according to committee chair John Hemminger of the University of California, Irvine. The Office of Science has until 30 September to draft a facilities priorities plan.
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