Mike Witherell Retirement Symposium - The Morning Session

The Morning Session: Honoring 10 Years of Advancing Science for the Future During the morning session, the speakers emphasized the scientific advancements achieved over the past ten years under the leadership of Mike Witherell, the Lab Director. They discussed their plans to continue his vision and provided updates on some of the most significant accomplishments of his tenure. These talks included: David Schlegel, senior physicist, Physics Division: “What is the World Made Of?” David Prendergast, senior staff scientist, Molecular Foundry: “Building New Eyes to Discover New Worlds” Debbie Bard, head of NERSC Science Engagement and Workflows Department: “Computing the World of Science” Trent Northern, senior scientist, Biosciences: “Harnessing Biology” Vassilia Zorba, senior scientist, Energy Technologies: “Powering the World Without Breaking It” Margaret Torn, senior scientist and program head, Earth and Environmental Sciences: “The Future of the Planet”