Fermilab Education and Public Engagement Office

09/04/2026

What's the buzz??!! Students sweep for insects during an outdoor field trip. They learn the importance of insects and the "jobs" they do to keep ecosystems sustainable. All insects are safely released afterwards! Learn more about field trips at https://education.fnal.gov/field-trips/

09/03/2026

Curious about particle interactions? Watch this short video and learn how particles communicate in the quantum world.

09/02/2026

You could learn about the quantum world from a neutrino? Watch our Q-Bites and have fun while learning!

09/01/2026

Does Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory's new video with Don Lincoln have you interested in quantum? Check out our Quantum Science playlist to learn more! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa0heFsaYOVkqiXqx5y9ssk1qH7AnwB3G&si=A1Yh27-k3Ih1xv5x

It seems like the word “quantum” is everywhere these days, from qua...

09/01/2026

Fermilab has many facilities for development and testing of quantum technology, one of these is Quantum Computing Lab One. It has two extra-large dilution fridges with multi-qubit control capabilities for quantum computing, sensing, communication, and dark matter experiments.

08/31/2026

The Lederman Science Center will be closed on Monday, September 7th for the lab holiday. We will resume our normal hours on Tuesday, September 8th.

08/29/2026

Applications are now open for the 2027 Guest Artist & Guest Composer at Fermilab. Call is open to U.S. citizens, in the Midwest, and active in their communities. Deadline is Sep 10th. https://events.fnal.gov/art-gallery/
Isaac Smith & Eleftheria Lialios with Feynman Diagram by Edward Tufte

08/28/2026

Leaflets three, let them be? Only humans and other primates react to poison ivy! At Fermilab, deer, rabbits, and raccoons eat both the leaves and berries of poison ivy while it provides a protective cover for small animals. The seeds and fruit are eaten by many species of birds.

08/27/2026

Ever wondered what are the basic forces of nature? This animation explains it.

08/26/2026

🥳 Happy Anniversary SQMS Center!