July 2026

A Message from the EIC Project Director
EIC Project Director Jim Yeck welcomes readers to the inaugural Electron-Ion Collider project newsletter, introduces what future issues will feature, and shares news of the project's upcoming leadership transition.

Allen Weeks Named Electron-Ion Collider Project Director
Laboratory Director John Hill announces Allen Weeks as the new director of the EIC project and recognizes Jim Yeck's leadership in advancing the project toward construction.

Global Partners Gather in Japan to Advance Electron-Ion Collider
International momentum behind the EIC was on full display in Tokyo in June as representatives from funding agencies, research institutions, and scientific collaborations convened in Tokyo.

First RHIC Cryostat Removed
The historic lift marks a major milestone in the transition from the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider to the future EIC.

PubSci Ponders the Secrets of Matter and Journey to the Electron-Ion Collider
The latest PubSci event brought together three Brookhaven physicists and the public for an informal chat about gearing up for the world’s next particle smasher.

EIC Radiofrequency Controls System Passes First Real-World Test
Brookhaven National Laboratory has reached a key early milestone in developing radiofrequency control systems for the Electron-Ion Collider.

EIC Welcomes Summer Interns
The EIC project welcomed its student interns this summer, providing hands-on experience in engineering, accelerator physics, and other STEM fields.

Explore the Future Electron-Ion Collider on Aug. 2
Brookhaven Lab's Explore Brookhaven Lab open house features exhibits, hands-on activities, and opportunities to meet the scientists and engineers behind the project.

EIC Featured on Micro Journeys Video
Go behind the scenes of the EIC in a new episode of the Micro Journeys podcast and video series.

Stay Connected with the EIC
Follow the EIC on LinkedIn for the latest project news, milestones, behind-the-scenes updates, and stories from the global community building the world's next great collider.