Workshop on neutrinos and subterranean science to determine roadmap for the future

Leading experts from around the world will report on the latest developments in subterranean research in a workshop in Washington D.C. funded by the National Science Foundation and organized by the University of Maryland.

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What: International Workshop on Neutrinos and Subterranean’ Science (Ness 02)

When: Sept. 19-21, 2002 (Press Conference: Sept. 19, 12:30 pm)

Where: Washington Hilton and Towers, Washington D.C.

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Topics will include:
· Experimental and theoretical perspectives on underground science
· Astrophysics, cosmology, and fundamental physics
· High energy neutrino experiments
· Geophysics, geochemistry and geological engineering
· Biology (search for new life forms in extreme environments)
· National security
· Education and outreach

Speakers will include:
· Joseph Bordogna, National Science Foundation (Deputy Director)
· Joe Dehmer, National Science Foundation
· John Ellis, European Organization for Nuclear Research CERN)
· Michael Turner, University of Chicago
· Stuart Freedman, University of California, Berkeley
· Tullis Onstott, Princeton University
· Barry Barish, California Institute of Technology
· John Bahcall, Institute for Advanced Study
· Tom Gaisser, University of Delaware

Press Registration: http://www.physics.umd.edu/ness02/media/registration.html

Attendee Registration: http://www.physics.umd.edu/ness02

Media Contacts:
University of Maryland: Karrie Sue Hawbaker, 301-405-5945, karrie@physics.umd.edu
National Science Foundation: Mary Hanson, 703-292-8070, mhanson@nsf.gov

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