2015 At a Glance
A Range of Research Possibilities 1 Lab, 3 Sites, 7 User Facilities,
We Use Magnets To study
3 In-House Research Groups & Magnet Development The only facility of its kind in the United States, the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (National MagLab) is the largest and highest-powered magnet laboratory in the world. Located at Florida State University, the University of Florida and Los Alamos National Laboratory, the National MagLab expands the boundaries of scientific knowledge and advances basic science, engineering and technology in the 21st century. In 2015, 1,615 researchers from academia and the corporate world conducted cutting-edge research using our unique, world-record instruments. The MagLab exists for these users to explore promising new materials, research pressing global energy problems and expand our understanding of the biochemistry that underlies living things by performing experiments in our seven user facilities: Advanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Spectroscopy (AMRIS) DC Field Electron Magnetic Resonance
High B/T
LANL LOS ALAMOS, NM
FSU TALLAHASSEE, FL
MATERIALS
Scientists use our magnets to explore semiconductors, superconductors, crystals, and atomically thin materials — research that reveals the secret workings of materials and empowers us to develop new technologies.
Graphene Correlated Electrons Topological Matter Kondo/Heavy Fermion Systems Magnetism and Magnetic Materials
Quantum Fluids and Solids Qubits & Quantum Entanglement Semiconductors Superconductivity Molecular Conductors
ENERGY
Scientists use magnets to study energy and the environment. They work to optimize petroleum refining, advance potential biofuels such as pine needles and algae, and fundamentally change the way we store and deliver energy by developing better batteries.
Petroleomics Catalysis Dissolved Organic Matter Lithium Battery Imaging Biofuels
Superconductivity Applied Research Fuel Cell Membranes Geochemistry Environmental Analysis
LIFE
Scientists study the foundational science of protein and disease molecules that underlies the cells and creates life itself. This work could improve future treatment of AIDS, cancer, Alzheimer’s and other diseases.
UF GAINESVILLE, FL
Ion Cyclotron Resonance Nuclear Magnetic Resonance & Magnetic Resonance Imaging/Spectroscopy Pulsed Field
The lab also has a number of important in-house research groups that complement the user facilities through development of new techniques, theories and equipment, including Materials & Condensed Matter Science, Geochemistry and Cryogenics. The MagLab’s Magnet Science & Technology (MS&T) group and Applied Superconductivity Center (ASC) work to develop the most efficient and strongest resistive, pulsed, superconducting and hybrid magnets in the world.
Natural Products Quadrupolar NMR Dynamic Nuclear Polarization
Sodium MRI Membrane Proteins Metabolomics Biomarkers
2015 Lab stats Users
1,615
MagLab World Records
Number of Principal Investigators
14 492
Percentage of Users who were new Articles Published in Peer-reviewed Journals Books, Chapters, Reviews & other One-time Publications
24 431 6
Awards & Honors
Patents & Other Products
Ph.D. Dissertations & Master Theses
14 4 96
MagLab’s Worldwide User Community user Diversity
51 L 2 34 13 +
In 2015, the MagLab’s 1,615 users represented 175 universities, government labs and private companies in the United States and a total of 314 worldwide.
SENIOR PERSONNEL: 51%
POST DOCS: 13%
USERS BY CAREER LEVEL
TECHNICIANS: 2%
STUDENTS: 34%
DC Field - 555 NMR - 226 AMRIS - 257 Pulsed Field - 160 High b/t - 21 emr - 157 icr - 239
L 10 2 + 88
29% of Students and 27% of postdocs are female UNIVERSITY: 88%
domestic institutions
international institutions
131 universities
102 universities
32 government labs
30 government labs
12 private companies
7 private companies
USERS BY AFFILIATION
NATIONAL LABS: 10%
INDUSTRY: 2%
What our users say
96
%
99
%
2015 Users by Discipline
of users were satisfied with performance of the facilities and equipment.
of users were satisfied with the assistance provided by MagLab technical staff.
91
%
of users plan to publish in a peer-reviewed journal as a result of their magnet time. Data reflects external users only. All users were surveyed anonymously.
Condensed Matter Physics
Engineering
Magnets, Materials, Testing, Instrumentation
Chemistry, Geochemistry
Biology, Biochemistry, Biophysics
The MagLab’s interdisciplinary research environment brings scientists from a variety of disciplines to explore materials, energy and life.
We had a great and extremely productive week while we were in Tallahassee. Our experiment went as smoothly as it could have thanks to the Millikelvin staff. They were always there to help us load our samples and prepare the probes that needed a bit of modification for our experiment. They were perfect. Furthermore, we had great interactions with other scientists there who were not even formally part of the experiment … who spoke with us about the theoretical implications and interpretations of our data. These discussions were invaluable. The trip to Tallahassee would have been worth it just to speak with them!
— Tyler Merz, Stanford University
Millikelvin Facility (DC Field Facility) user March 2015
Dollars and Cents
Building the STEM Pipeline
$
73 scientists engaged in community outreach to 2,450+ people.
$
Multiplied Impacts For every $1 invested by the National Science Foundation, the MagLab leverages an additional $1 for infrastructure, buildings and staff.
1 million page views to newly launched website.
$ $ $ $ $ $
Individual Investigator Awards*: 5.4%
$
Fiscal Year 2015 Funding
1,000+ people toured the lab.
$
68.4%
MagLab Staffing Personnel at FSU, UF & LANL includes employees funded by the NSF Core Grant or State of Florida.
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=
(MagLab Core Grant only)
5,700 visitors at 2015 Open House.
State of Florida: 26.2%
$ $ $ $ $ $
National Science Foundation:
Multiple Investments $
$
TOTAL Budget: $49,240,407
Engaging the community
SHARING A STAKE IN SCIENCE
$
L 6 + 26 68
Financial Report
NSF
Engaging students & teachers
Total MagLab Staff: 716
host institution
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Physics & Materials Research: 47% Magnets, Materials & Engineering: 25% Chemistry: 9% Biology & Biochemistry: 7% Management & Administration: 10% Education/Diversity: 2%
Economic Impact The Maglab
*These are new 2015 awards from funding other than the NSF core grant and State of Florida that benefit the MagLab user program.
universities
16 Labs & institutes
17
Spinoffs
8
over the next 20 years,
annually generates
projected to generate
in The USA
in The USA
$182 million
partners industry
47
100
$3.6 billion
in economic output
in economic output
more than
more than
31,000 jobs
1,560 jobs
community & educational groups
RETURN ON INVESTMENT
12
Cross-Sector Partners The MagLab develops partnerships with the private sector to bring new technologies to the marketplace. 4% of MagLab users plan to acquire a patent as a result of their experiment at our facility.
7,270 K-12 students participated in outreach or a tour.
$
$1 = $6.57
invested by the state
$
$
$
$
113 students in long-term mentorship, internship or camp programs. 68% from underrepresented groups.
Engaging early career scientists 400+ lectures, talks or presentations given by MagLab staff across 20 countries.
$
economic activity in florida
$
24 students in Research Experiences for Undergraduates program across all 3 sites. 88% from underrepresented groups.
28 participated in User Summer School. 72 participated in Theory Winter School. 755 of the MagLab’s users were postdocs or students.
Senior Personnel: 228 Other Professional: 88 Postdoc: 58 Graduate Student: 159 Undergraduate Student: 69 Support Staff - Technical/Managerial: 81 Support Staff - Secretarial/Clerical: 33
Postdocs, graduate students and undergraduate students make up 40% of the staff. 42% of undergrads 39% of grad students 34% of postdocs
are female
2015 Learn more about the MagLab’s best research from 2015 on our website: WEB
NationalMagLab.org
Florida State University
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University of Florida
Los Alamos National Laboratory
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