Posts by Krista Longnecker
August 2022 Newsletter
Dear Friends of NOSAMS, These past few months have been a productive time at NOSAMS and we are writing to update you on recent changes. We are excited to announce that we have purchased a new MIni CArbon DAting System (MICADAS), manufactured by IonPlus, with funds from a successful NSF MRI proposal and WHOI cost…
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We are excited to announce that we have purchased a new MIni CArbon DAting System (MICADAS), manufactured by IonPlus, with funds from a successful NSF MRI proposal and WHOI cost sharing. It was installed in April, 2022 and passed final site acceptance tests in July, 2022. Samples can now be introduced as graphite or via…
Read MoreStaff Recognition
Sue Handwork was recently recognized at the WHOI Employee Appreciation Celebration for her 40 years of service, of which 28 have been at NOSAMS. Also recognized were Mark Roberts (20 years), Mary Lardie Gaylord (20 years) and Kalina Gospodinova (10 years). Congratulations and thank you to all of these hard working, long serving NOSAMS staff.
Read MoreNew NOSAMS Director – Susan Lang
After 7 years of distinguished service, Dr. Mark Kurz has stepped down as NOSAMS Director and Dr. Susan Lang has taken up the post. The staff is very grateful to Mark who helped steer the facility through key staffing changes, the pandemic, and a successful proposal to the NSF Major Research Initiative to fund a…
Read MoreUSAMS Decommissioned
In preparation for the installation of a new AMS system, we had to dismantle the USAMS system in December 2021 after 30 years of operations. We have retained the USAMS hybrid ion source and low energy magnet.
Read MoreSNEAP2021
NOSAMS is pleased to host the 2021 Symposium of Northeastern Accelerator Personnel (SNEAP). The meeting is May 3-5 and will be virtual. SNEAP is a community of personnel involved with electrostatic particle accelerators and their use. Founded in 1968, the organization gathers annually to discuss and exchange information to the benefit of all who attend.…
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