The Neutron Scattering Society of America (NSSA) has issued a critical petition warning of an impending crisis in U.S. neutron research infrastructure. With overlapping multi-year outages planned at all four major U.S. neutron facilities—ORNL, NIST, and LANL—the nation risks falling behind global competitors in materials science, national security, and advanced technology development. While Europe and

We are pleased to announce the recipient of the 2025 NSSA Anne Mayes Award, Dr. Despina Louca. Dr. Louca’s citation reads:  “For sustained and inspiring leadership within the North American neutron scattering community, dedicated mentorship and outreach to next-generation neutron scientists, and research excellence particularly as it relates to understanding structure-property relationships in quantum and