Dear SEES User Community,
You have likely heard that recent and upcoming upgrades to the APS and ALS, respectively, are opening new opportunities to leverage orders-of-magnitude increases in the coherence of the X-rays provided by these extraordinary new sources. If you are interested in learning more about the power of coherent methods, even if you don't yet have experience with them, please consider attending Coherence 2026 this summer.
Travel Support Available for Earth and Environmental Scientists
NSF SEES<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://urldefense.us/v3/__https:/*seescience.o… > (Synchrotron Earth and Environmental Science) is pleased to offer a limited number of travel awards to support Earth and environmental scientists attending Coherence 2026. These awards are intended to help offset costs associated with attending the meeting (e.g., registration, lodging, and domestic travel), with preference given to students and early career researchers.
Interested participants should email sees_info(a)uchicago.edu<mailto:sees_info@uchicago.edu> with:
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an estimated travel budget
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a brief statement of interest (1–2 short paragraphs) describing their research and how attending the meeting would benefit them
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a current CV
Requests for SEES support must be received by March 15. Applicants will be notified by April 1, ahead of the early-bird registration deadline of April 13.
Abstract Submission and Registration for Coherence 2026 are now open!
Coherence 2026 will be held June 21-25, 2026 on the beautiful University of Wisconsin-Madison campus in Madison, WI, USA. The conference features exciting presentations on the development of optical coherence techniques using X-rays, electrons, and extreme ultraviolet radiation and their applications across a wide range of scientific frontiers. Madison continues the long-standing tradition of waterfront locations conducive to insightful and inspiring collegial discussions. Whether you are an experienced practitioner or just getting started this is an excellent opportunity to learn and share ideas about these powerful methods.
Please visit https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://go.wisc.edu/coherence2026__;!!G_uCfscf7e… <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://urldefense.us/v3/__https:/*go.wisc.edu/… > to find information about
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registration and abstract submission
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confirmed invited speakers
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workshops on theory and data analysis for coherent diffraction imaging (CDI), ptychography, and X-ray photon correlation spectroscopy (XPCS)
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support from numerous sponsors
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optional excursion to the Advanced Photon Source (APS)
On behalf of the Coherence 2026 Local Organizing Committee and NSF SEES,
Joanne Stubbs
