The SNOLAB Underground Science Institute (SuSi) Lecture Program (SuSi2025) is a training and development program centred on academic lectures and activities delivered by experts in their fields. There will also be professional development opportunities. The 2024 SuSi program will focus on thee topics: the dark cosmos, neutrino science, and quantum technology.
The program launched in 2024 and had a very successful kickoff year. We are excited to continue the program in 2025 and welcome participants to SNOLAB!
Lecturers
We are developing an exciting program at the interface of astrophysics, cosmology, novel instrumentation, and quantum science. The focus of this year's program will be strongly aligned with the International Year of Quantum, recognizing the 100 years that have passed since the birth of quantum mechanics. Dark matter and neutrino detection, novel methodologies, astrophysical theories and discoveries, and quantum technology will be on full display this year!
Our list of lecturers is growing. Below, please find information about the speakers and topics.
| Lecturer | Institution | Topic |
| Professor Wouter van de Pontseele | Colorado School of Mines | Low-threshold detection techniques, superconducting sensing |
| Professor Dan Hooper | University of Wisconsin-Madison and Director of the Wisconsin IceCube Astroparticle Physics Center | Early universe astrophysics and cosmology |
Structure
The lecture series is aimed at graduate students (MSc and PhD level) and post-doctoral researchers, but other participants are welcome. SuSi will enhance the SNOLAB research experience and contribute to an exciting summer. Participants will be offered 3-5 lectures in every two-week period and otherwise have time to work on projects at SNOLAB.
There is a limited availability of seats in the program. The process for applying is as follows:
- February-March: Submit an application of interest in the program. This will be reviewed by the local organizing committee.
- March-April: invitations to accepted participants will be sent.
Schedule
Programming is expected to begin the week of June 16, 2025 and conclude by August 15. The first 8 weeks will host the special lecturers as well as workshops and public outreach opportunities. The last week will host the Canadian Astroparticle Summer Student Talk (CASST) event, where summer research students from SNOLAB and across Canada will share what they have done during the summer period.
How to Participate?
Participation is limited and in-person. The first step is to submit an "Application of Interest" expressing your interest in participating in the program. These expressions will be reviewed and at a later stage our organizing committee will send a limited number of applicants formal invitations to register for the program.
Local Organizing Committee
- Christine Kraus (Co-Chair)
- Stephen Sekula (Co-Chair)
