About

Mission and vision

Fermilab is America’s premier particle physics and accelerator laboratory. We bring the world together to solve the mysteries of matter, energy, space, and time. We lead the world in neutrino science, lead the nation in the development of particle colliders and their use, and advance physics through measurements of the cosmos.

Education and Public Engagement shares the science of Fermilab with a diverse audience through active and inclusive engagement and education, while showcasing the arts and promoting stewardship of the environment. We use Fermilab’s advances in science and technology to improve our audience’s understanding and appreciation of the natural world and Fermilab’s mission. Using cutting-edge research with regard to how students learn and employing best practices in science communication, we provide opportunities for learners of all ages and backgrounds to engage with Fermilab’s science, technology, art, and environment, and the people who shape those areas.

We connect audiences to Fermilab’s mission because we believe that the knowledge gained at Fermilab is essential to understanding our world.

View the 2020-25 EPE strategic plan.

Meet the staff

Name	Title
Natalie J.	Head of Education and Public Engagement
Spencer P.	Deputy Head of Education and Public Engagement
Dave H.	QuarkNet Technician
Gayle M.	Administrative Support
Georgia S.	Visualization Program Coordinator
Julie G.	STEM Education Ambassador
Ketevan A.	Exhibits and Facilities Manager
Kim M.	Program Support
Laura P.	Store Systems Assistant
Lori H.	Registrar
Luis M.	Physical Sciences Program Leader
Mari O.	Digital Learning and MakerSpace Manager
Mark A.	QuarkNet Mentor and Coordinator
Maureen H.	Life Sciences Program Leader

Learn more

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Fermilab employees, users, and affiliates who contribute their time and expertise to support EPE programs are critical to our success.