Washington D.C. - Today, the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment held a hearing to examine the role that the Department of Energy’s (DOE) national scientific user facilities play in enabling basic research that drives innovation and economic growth. The hearing also examined challenges and opportunities associated with user facility planning and management. Tony Lanzirotti (U. Chicago/APS), immediate Past Chair of NUFO, offered compelling testimony to the Subcommittee, along with Persis Drell (SLAC) and Steve Wasserman (Eli Lilly/APS). Video of their testimony is found by clicking on the link above.