The SNOLAB Underground Science Institute (SuSi) Lecture Program (SuSi2026) 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 2025 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 for a third year and welcome participants to SNOLAB!
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:
- December-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 8, 2026 and conclude by August 14. 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.
Sponsors
Local Organizing Committee
- Christine Kraus (Co-Chair)
- Stephen Sekula (Co-Chair)
