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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.
The colloquium is open to the public. Talks are held at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday afternoons in One West in Wilson Hall (WH1W). To enter the site you will need a REAL ID-compliant identification.
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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May 22, 2025, 3:30 pm US/Central
You know all about the future research set to take place nearly a mile underground at the Sanford Underground Research Facility—but what is going on above ground in Lead and the surrounding community? Come to learn more about SURF’s outreach team and their work ranging from STEM-based learning experiences for K-12 students across South Dakota to communicating world-leading research to a lay audience. The talk will also highlight a contemporary issue central to the indigenous communities of the Black Hills—land loss and reclamation. What policies and practices were utilized to displace indigenous peoples from their homelands? How were reservations established? What is the land back movement? Find answers to these questions and feel free to come with your own as we explore this complex topic to build a greater understanding of the Black Hills region.