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Nozomi Ando, CHESS user and professor of chemistry and chemical biology in the College of Arts and Sciences at Cornell, has been named a Schmidt Polymath, part of a global cohort of eight scientists and engineers who will each receive up to $2.5 million over five years.

Discover important updates for the 2025_3 Fall Run Cycle at CHESS, including the new digital parking permit process, ongoing Rapid Access proposal submissions, and upcoming deadlines for the 2026_1 Winter Cycle. Key dates and essential resources are provided to help ensure a seamless and productive beamtime experience.

As synchrotron research pushes the boundaries of materials science, CHESS is leading efforts to ensure that discoveries are not only groundbreaking—but also reproducible and shareable. By combining advanced tools, thoughtful data practices, and close collaboration, CHESS and its users are building a new model for rigorous, impactful science.

A new $5 million initiative, funded by the Astera Institute, aims to make diffuse scattering – a signal in X-ray crystallography that reveals protein dynamics – accessible to the public and the broader scientific community. 

"Abruña's research has not only advanced the field of electrochemistry but has also elevated the capabilities of CHESS and inspired countless researchers across disciplines."

Donald Hartill, a professor of physics emeritus in the College of Arts and Sciences and a driving force behind decades of experimental research in particle physics, died on April 16. He was 86.

Workshops at CHESS are an ideal way to learn more about the techniques of CHESS. Each workshop is geared to strengthen users' knowledge about CHESS, while engaging each participant's needs in order to further the capabilities of CHESS.

On behalf of the CHESS User Office, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to our users and staff for a remarkably successful 2025_1 run cycle. Your dedication and research continue to inspire us!