DOE Science Committee Meets—Nerds Welcome, Snacks Not Promised
Published Date: 10/8/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Energy’s Office of Science Advisory Committee is holding an open meeting on November 12, 2026, to discuss important science programs and updates. Anyone interested can join in person or online, share their thoughts, and learn about new plans. This meeting helps guide big science projects and is free to attend with advance registration.
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Public may attend meeting in person or online
You can attend the Office of Science Advisory Committee meeting on November 12, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EDT in person at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center in Rockville, MD, or remotely via Zoom. Remote instructions will be posted on the SCAC website and advanced registration is required; the notice states the meeting is free to attend with advance registration.
Rules for public comments and speakers
About 30 minutes of the November 12, 2026 meeting are reserved for public comments. Each speaker may speak up to 10 minutes and those wishing to speak should submit a request at least five days before the meeting; written statements can be sent to the listed DOE contact.
Accessibility accommodations and closed captions
If you need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act for the November 12, 2026 meeting, you must request it by emailing Katie Runkles two weeks but no later than 48 hours before the event; closed captions will be enabled for the meeting.
Meeting minutes posted within 90 days
The minutes of the November 12, 2026 meeting will be available within 90 days on the SCAC website at https://science.osti.gov/About/Federal-Advisory-Committee/SCAC/Meetings.
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