“Deep Talks: Moving science forward” will take our audience behind the scenes of the Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF). From operating hoists and shafts to coordinating projects a mile underground to protecting our environment, we’ll talk about what it takes to make deep science happen each day.
SURF executive director Mike Headley will share an update on facility and experiment progress over the past year. Headley will be joined by SURF team members Wendy Straub, Jacob Davis and Ken Noren.
Straub, director of hoists and shafts, will talk about the recent Yates Shaft stabilization project and ongoing work in both shafts. Davis, deputy director of surface operations and utilities, will discuss what it takes to coordinate science and infrastructure work in the Davis Campus. And Noren, foreman of the Wastewater Treatment Plant, will discuss energy-saving upgrades to the plant and a milestone of nine billion gallons of water treated since 2008.
Attend in person:
This will be our first Deep Talks in the Sanford Lab Homestake Visitor Center since early 2020, and we are excited to welcome our audience back to the home of Deep Talks!
Deep Talks is held at the Sanford Lab Homestake Visitor Center, 160 W. Main Street, in Lead. The event begins at 5 p.m. MT with a social hour that includes free beer (must be 21 and older to drink) and light refreshments. The presentation will begin in the Visitor Center classroom at 6 p.m. MT.
Attend virtually:
Still want to attend virtually? The event will be live streamed on Vimeo, YouTube and Facebook. Register for the event below.
The Deep Talks lecture series is sponsored by Crow Peak Brewing Company, RCS Construction, Northern Hills Federal Credit Union and Chuck and Jolene Lichtenwalner.