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Most colloquia are open to the public. Check listings for details. Unless otherwise specified, all colloquia are held in Wilson Hall, 1 West.
The Fermilab colloquium introduces a wide range of scientific and science-related topics presented by notable speakers from across the country and around the world.
Upcoming colloquia
An integral part of Fermilab’s academic culture, “orange” colloquium talks are aimed at a broad scientific and technical audience, while “green” talks are of general interest to everyone.
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July 8, 2026, 3:30 pm US/Central
Measurements of the masses of the W and Z bosons and of the weak mixing angle have profoundly shaped our understanding of the Standard Model. This colloquium traces their remarkable history, from the discovery of neutral currents at Gargamelle in 1973, to the discovery of the W and Z at the SPS, to the extraordinary... More »
July 20, 2026, 7:00 pm US/Central
Ramsey Auditorium, Wilson Hall, REAL-ID compliant identification is needed to enter the Fermilab site The lecture will explore the cutting-edge frontier of particle physics and our understanding of the universe at its most fundamental level – ranging from understanding dark matter to exploring the early universe. It will focus on the world’s largest and most... More »