Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) Program Scholar to Work at ATAP

Dillon Merenich, a Northern Illinois University doctoral student, has been selected as an Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) scholar. He will join researchers at the Berkeley Accelerator Controls & Instrumentation (BACI) Program in the Berkeley Lab ATAP Division for a year-long research project starting in December.

The SCGSR program prepares doctoral students for career success in areas that support the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science mission. This includes “delivering scientific discoveries and tools that help advance the country’s energy, economic, and national security.” The program is sponsored by the Office of Science -Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratories.

Merenich says the award “is a chance to engage in top-tier research,” adding that Berkeley Lab “is synonymous with innovation and bright minds adventuring into the unknown. This opportunity to conduct meaningful research is rare, and I feel honored to be part of it.” His project will aid national efforts to build a muon collider and will be supervised by BACI Research Scientist Tianhuan Luo.

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