Overview of TRIUMF. International Peer Review

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1 Canada s national laboratory for particle and nuclear physics Laboratoire national canadien pour la recherche en physique nucléaire et en physique des particules Overview of TRIUMF International Peer Review November 13, 2013 Jim Hanlon CEO / CAO Head, Business & Administration Division President & CEO, Advanced Applied Physics Solutions Accelerating Science for Canada Un accélérateur de la démarche scientifique canadienne Owned and operated as a joint venture by a consortium of Canadian universities via a contribution through the National Research Council Canada Propriété d un consortium d universités canadiennes, géré en co-entreprise à partir d une contribution administrée par le Conseil national de recherches Canada

2 Housekeeping Staging Area Staging Area November 13, 2013 IPR - Overview 2

3 TRIUMF: A National Science Lab Members University of Alberta University of BC Carleton University University of Guelph University of Manitoba Université de Montréal Queen s University Simon Fraser University University of Toronto University of Victoria York University Associate Members University of Calgary McGill University McMaster University University of Northern BC University of Regina Saint Mary s University University of Winnipeg Joint Venture not incorporated TRIUMF is owned & operated by a consortium of 18 universities Founded 45 years ago in Vancouver November 13, 2013 IPR - Overview 3

4 Mission Statement TRIUMF is Canada's national laboratory for particle and nuclear physics. It is owned and operated as a joint venture by a consortium of Canadian universities via a contribution through the National Research Council Canada with building capital funds provided by the government of British Columbia. Its mission is: To make discoveries that address the most compelling questions in particle physics, nuclear physics, nuclear medicine, and materials science; To act as Canada's steward for the advancement of particle accelerators and detection technologies; and To transfer knowledge, train highly skilled personnel, and commercialize research for the economic, social, environmental, and health benefit of all Canadians. November 13, 2013 IPR - Overview 4

5 Vision Statement TRIUMF will: Lead in Science: The world sees TRIUMF as Canada s leader in probing the structure and origins of matter and in advancing isotopes for science and medicine. Leverage University Research: The Canadian university research community views TRIUMF as a way to strengthen and expand their research programs. Connect Canada to the World: International subatomic physics laboratories look to TRIUMF when partnering with Canada and its research community. Create Social and Economic Growth: The global scientific community sees TRIUMF as a bridge between academia and the private sector and as a model for commercialization & social impact. November 13, 2013 IPR - Overview 5

6 TRIUMF as National Laboratory November 13, 2013 IPR - Overview 6

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9 Behind the Fence Medical Isotopes Medical Cyclotron Materials Science IPR Machine Shop Design Office November 13, 2013 IPR - Overview 9

10 Canada s national laboratory for particle and nuclear physics Laboratoire national canadien pour la recherche en physique nucléaire et en physique des particules Thank you! TRIUMF: Alberta British Columbia Calgary Carleton Guelph Manitoba McGill McMaster Montréal Northern British Columbia Queen s Regina Saint Mary s Simon Fraser Toronto Victoria Winnipeg York Merci Owned and operated as a joint venture by a consortium of Canadian universities via a contribution through the National Research Council Canada Propriété d un consortium d universités canadiennes, géré en co-entreprise à partir d une contribution administrée par le Conseil national de recherches Canada