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4 External Engagement of the NCNR
Pages 10-13

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... , with the aim of discussing issues of common concern. For example, at the most recent ICNS meeting in Edinburgh in July 2013, the NCNR director led the discussion of future needs and supply of 3He, and he participated actively in debate on other issues, such as detector development and a more coherent approach to establishing meaningful performance metrics for neutron centers.
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From page 11...
... These sample manipulation capabilities, along with the performance of the experimental beam lines, place the NCNR among the leaders of neutron science facilities for industrial users. Many of the industrial user companies access the facility through partnerships with NIST scientists that are tied to larger collaborative programs ongoing within other NIST laboratories, and several companies access the NCNR beam lines directly through the general proposal process.
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From page 12...
... More significantly, the user community expressed the desire to be more involved with strategic planning and setting a long-term vision for NCNR, perhaps through a user group meeting that could be held despite difficulties arising from current federal travel budget restrictions. Possible approaches include working through regular meetings convened in the areas of materials (MRS [Materials Research Society]
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From page 13...
... Other important and innovative outreach activities include a Summer Institute for Science Middle School Teachers and a Research Experience for Teachers. These programs are self-propagating: teaching the teachers is always an efficient way to promote science education in K-12 schools -- an area that is important and in need of support in this country.
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