When Fermilab reached out to neighbors five years ago to engage community members in laboratory decision making, some people in science and some neighbors doubted it would work. But last week when the second of two task forces presented its recommendations, both sides said the partnership was invaluable and they would do it again. “It […]
From Fermilab Today: ILC Citizens’ Task Force forges ahead
With funding for ILC R&D cut this year, and the possible start of construction postponed, the ILC Citizens’ Task Force could have turned their backs on the proposed project. They didn’t. Instead, they rallied behind the value of community involvement in planning for building the ILC at Fermilab. ILC Citizens’ Task Force members Vicki Danklefsen, […]
From symmetry magazine: When the new neighbour’s a giant
Mike Herlihy is active in the village of North Aurora, near Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory and west of Chicago. He’s been a village trustee for six years, belongs to the Lions Club and served on an advisory committee to evaluate a proposed freeway. As a principal in a roofing company with a background in civil […]
Lessons in Public Participation: ILC in the Neighborhood
Approximately one year from now, the Global Design Effort expects to request proposals on a world-wide basis for siting the International Linear Collider. Although a long road remains to selecting a site for the ILC, facilitator Doug Sarno will tell you it is never too early to start public participation. In anticipation of submitting a […]