A new era for Fermilab international relations
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Fermilab Director
Nigel Lockyer
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You may have heard LBNF/DUNE described as "the first truly international megascience project hosted by DOE in the United States." And you may have (rightly) wondered: What does this really mean? What makes LBNF/DUNE different?
The key differences are the model and the scale for international partnership. The historic model was for the host laboratory — Fermilab — to make key initial decisions about what type of accelerator and detector to build and then to invite international partners to join in finalizing and executing the vision and doing great science. With LBNF/DUNE, the global community came together to design the project internationally right from the start.
This model is brand new for DOE, and success will require new approaches, great flexibility and a lot of hard work. To implement a successful international relations strategy, Marcela Carena has accepted the newly created role of director of international relations.
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Marcela Carena
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Marcela is well-known at Fermilab and around the world as an accomplished theoretical physicist. One glance at her CV tells you that she is also highly suited to work as a Fermilab ambassador to countries around the globe. She speaks six languages, has conducted particle physics research on three continents and frequently interacts with the public about physics, discussing our work in ways that everyone can understand.
Also recently appointed head of Fermilab's Theory Department, she holds a professorship at the University of Chicago, is a fellow of the American Physical Society, has served on the U.S. Particle Physics Project Prioritization Panel, is the recipient of an Alexander von Humboldt Research Award and is currently vice chair of the APS Division of Particles and Fields.
As international relations director, Marcela will promote contact and collaboration with global partners, establishing new ties and strengthening existing ones. As she develops a strategy for international engagement, she'll interface with agencies both here and abroad, including the United Nations, the State Department, the Department of Energy and the National Science Foundation. She will also be in regular contact with the CERN directorate.
Fermilab is moving into a new era, one in which we hope to host the country's first truly international megascience facility. We are all energized by the fact that Marcela has agreed to help develop and implement the international strategy that will be critical for LBNF/DUNE success. Please wish Marcela success in her new role.
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