Contents of the Fermi Bubbles
The Green Bank Observatory is holding a special science meeting in May 2025 on the Fermi Bubbles in honor of Jay Lockman’s 50+ years of service to NRAO/GBO and his retirement. In 2010, the gamma-ray observatory Fermi discovered bright gamma rays structures above and below the center of our Milky Way galaxy, which were designated the “Fermi Bubbles”. Over the last 15 years, observational and theoretical advances have clarified their properties and importance to galaxy evolution. To explore this topic further, a Green Bank Workshop on “Contents of the Fermi Bubbles” will be held May 04-07, 2025. It will bring together scientists with diverse interests for lively discussions of the latest observations, computational models, and theoretical considerations.
The Workshop will be held at the Green Bank Observatory, where the great natural beauty and intimate setting produce meetings characterized by a high level of interaction. Because of logistical considerations, attendance will be limited to 45 participants. Registration closes 21 February, 2025.
Lodging
Lodging will be at the Observatory or nearby locations. All meals will be served in the Observatory Cafeteria. The cost for meals and lodging for the three day conference will be approximately $325 for on-site lodging and $475 for off-site lodging. It may be possible to waive some of the costs for some of the participants.
Travel Information
The easiest way to get here is to follow the directions on our “Getting Here” page. Please note that some GPS systems do not always give the best route to the Green Bank Observatory, and nothing beats the good old-fashioned paper map for navigation.
We plan to provide a bus/van shuttle from Dulles at 2pm on Sunday May 04 and returning from Green Bank to Dulles on Wednesday May 07 after the conference (leaving Green Bank around 1pm; the trip from Green Bank to Dulles is 3.5-4hrs). We will coordinate ride-sharing from area airports if there is interest.
Workshop Schedule [TBD]
| Date | Start Time | Duration | Topic/Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04 May 2025 Sunday | People arrive throughout the afternoon and evening | ||
| 17:30 | 1:00 | Dinner in the Cafeteria | |
| 18:30 | Informal Reception in the Drake Lounge | ||
| 05 May Monday | 7:45 | 1:00 | Breakfast in the cafeteria |
| Session 1 — Overview | 8:45 | 0:15 | Welcome: GBO Director and LOC |
| Chair: | 9:00 | 3:30 | Science talks with coffee break |
| 12:30 | 0:45 | Lunch in Cafeteria | |
| Session 2 — GBT Tour | 13:15 | 2:15 | GBT Tour |
| Session 3 | 15:30 | 2:30 | Science talks with coffee break |
| 18:00 | 1:00 | Drinks and Dinner in the Science Center | |
| Session 4: Panel Discussion | 19:00 | 1:00 | Evening Panel in Science Center Auditorium |
| 20:00 | Retire to the Drake Lounge for continued Discussion | ||
| 06 May Tuesday | 7:45 | Breakfast in the cafeteria | |
| Session 5 | 9:00 | 3:30 | Science talks and coffee break |
| 12:30 | Lunch in the Cafeteria | ||
| Session 6 | 13:15 | 4:15 | Science talks and coffee break |
| 17:30 | 0:30 | Drinks in the Lounge | |
| 18:00 | 1:00 | Dinner in the cafeteria | |
| Session 7 | 19:00 | 1:00 | Panel in the Jansky Lab |
| 20:00 | Discussion continues in the Drake Lounge | ||
| 07 May Wednesday | 7:45 | 1:00 | Breakfast in the Cafeteria |
| Session 8 | 9:00 | 2:45 | Science talks and coffee break |
| Session 9: Panel | 11:45 | 0:45 | |
| Workshop End | 12:30 | Lunch in the Cafeteria |
Scientific Organizing Committee
- Andrew Fox
- Daniel McCammon
- Robert Benjamin
- Daniel Wang
- Naomi McClure-Griffiths
- Michael Busch
- Mark Heyer
- Erico Di Teodoro – Chair
- H.-Y. Karen Yang
Registered Participants
Local Organizing Committee
- David Frayer
- Mark Barnes
- Paul Vosteen
Register for this event via our events calendar.