LANL Michigan SPARC fosters pioneering research collaborations between Los Alamos National Laboratory and University of Michigan scientists. This joint-research environment enables revolutionary advances in science, engineering, and national security. The Michigan SPARC is located on the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor and co-locates LANL scientists with U-M faculty and students to enable unique breakthroughs.
LANL Michigan SPARC
Strategic Partnership and Accelerated Research Collaboration
Los Alamos Lab and University of Michigan unite for innovative, mission-driven science
Why Join Michigan-SPARC?
- Collaboration: As part of this partnership, LANL scientists are permanently stationed in Ann Arbor, MI, to engage with U-M faculty and students in face-to-face collaboration on critical national challenges every day.
- Innovation: A major goal is to “SPARC” innovative ideas by combining the deep expertise and experience of LANL scientists with the fresh perspectives and incredible talent of one of the nation’s great universities.
- Mentorship: LANL scientists and U-M faculty jointly mentor students to solve problems of national importance.
News & Events
Ongoing Activities
Join our SPARC tea-time and seminar every Wednesday afternoon. It’s a great time to meet informally with colleagues and see what the LANL Michigan SPARC is up to. The seminar format will vary between research updates, tutorials, journal club, and occasional special visitors. The seminars will be student focused.
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Workshops
Explore upcoming SPARC workshops, held in Ann Arbor, to discuss possible research collaborations.
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