1. Presentation to The US CMS Collaboration
Pushpa Bhat
Fermilab
June 17, 2010

2. Pushpa Bhat US CMS Collaboration Board Meeting
About me .. In a nutshell ..
Scientist II, Particle Physics Division
Joined Fermilab in 1989 as a postdoc; worked in Physics Department, Computing and Accelerator Divisions and now in PPD; also NIU
Previous affiliations: Duke, Eindhoven, Bangalore Univ.
Experimental Physics from keV – TeV energies
Current experiments: CMS, DØ. Previous: E-597, E-743, E-537
Made significant contributions to the discovery of the top quark, precision measurement of its mass and to new particle searches (DØ)
My work on the applications of multivariate methods in data analyses initiated a paradigm-shift in physics analyses at the Tevatron
Led the Fermilab Run II Luminosity Upgrades project during the critical years of , first as Deputy Project Manager, then as Project Manager
Pushpa Bhat US CMS Collaboration Board Meeting

3. Pushpa Bhat US CMS Collaboration Board Meeting
Leadership and Project Management
The Fermilab Run II Tevatron Luminosity & Reliability Upgrades ( )
An ambitious mission-critical project (~$50M) to deliver up to 8 fb-1 to CDF and DØ by (now accomplished and exceeded, and looking forward to more luminosity!)
saw the project through from ~0% to ~90% completion
interacted with lots of experts in the AD and lab-wide (and outside the lab) , DOE, various review committees and lab management.
A project that was a spectacular success and a project that I enjoyed immensely (in spite of many challenges)!
Other Leadership Roles (selected)
DØ Global/Remote Monitoring: Detector and Data Quality
Fermilab/ DØ Advanced Analysis Methods Groups
DØ Muon System & Reconstruction Software
Run I Analysis Computing Planning
DØ Run I Test Beam
Physics Coordination, Editorial Boards
Pushpa Bhat US CMS Collaboration Board Meeting

4. Pushpa Bhat US CMS Collaboration Board Meeting
On CMS, working with Tracker, HCAL and MIG groups; facilitating US CMS Technical Advisory Board and Fermilab US CMS PMG. Plan to work on Machine Interface Issues.
Also an Adjunct Professor and graduate faculty at NIU; mentored several dozens of students at all academic levels; recipient of NSF grants, reviewer of DOE, NSF grant proposals.
Named Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science: “for visionary leadership in new particle searches and a key role in the Tevatron upgrades program”
Elected to the Chair-line of the American Physical Society’s Forum on Physics & Society; currently serving as Vice-Chair.
Pushpa Bhat US CMS Collaboration Board Meeting

5. Pushpa Bhat US CMS Collaboration Board Meeting
US CMS is a vital part of the US high energy physics program and a major player in CMS
substantial US investments (both monetary and intellectual) and high expectations
maximize scientific benefits to the US, be attentive to the needs of US CMS; also mindful of the needs of, and obligations to, CMS
It is critical to US Science and the success of CMS that US CMS is a strong, effective and successful collaboration
My institution, Fermilab, is the US CMS host laboratory
Pushpa Bhat US CMS Collaboration Board Meeting

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Sample of Issues
Transition to the mixed mode of operation
Be vigilant with detector maintenance and operations, planning and deploying improvements/upgrades while data analysis and physics take center-stage
Proactive in recognizing problems early on
Getting the collaboration membership engaged
Spreading the responsibilities as well as credit and recognition
Disseminating results in a responsible way
Reviewing new projects carefully and to be self-critical
Being open to changes to the existing structures and models
Strengthen the support systems at CERN, and in the US (LPC, ROC)
Adapting to the evolving circumstances (e.g., luminosity evolution)
Upgrades initially planned to be driven by radiation damage and luminosity evolution, now they must be justified on using new technology for improved detector performance, increasing sensitivity to physics, and robustness
Pay attention to the issues of young physicists
Pushpa Bhat US CMS Collaboration Board Meeting

7. Why should you vote for me?
My diverse experience can help strengthen US CMS leadership
I am passionate about the success of US CMS and its implications for US HEP.
I have relocated to CERN for a year. I will be able to better represent you and advocate on behalf of US CMS here.
I am sure most of us would like to hear that we will get more funding or that we can reduce the number of CMS meetings. But, those are given, we always attempt to get the best deals.
But, here is what I plan to do, in addition to the formal duties –
Try to make sure opportunities of engagement are fairly and broadly distributed. This gets more people engaged and benefits everyone.
Review and advocate changes to the existing systems and structures if they can be made more effective or propose new ideas. I will survey the collaboration to hear your concerns and get inputs. Find ways to better deploy the resources we have, to fully realize our potential.
I will happily supplement interactions/negotiations with CMS management, US CMS program management and funding agencies, as needed, and will be a strong advocate for our causes.
Pushpa Bhat US CMS Collaboration Board Meeting

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Looking Forward …
What is at stake in our undertaking?
The bliss of success! Hopefully, Success ≡ Discoveries!
The future of the field
Support for HEP in the US.
Continuity and a level of clarity for young people in the field!
Doing a so-so job is not an option! We should do our best!
CMS detector is a magnificent scientific instrument and US CMS collaboration is a strong and major player in the global CMS endeavor
We need to make sure we sustain a strong, effective, friendly and supportive collaboration with an engaged membership!
I have a record accomplishments and broad range of experience . I am eager to help!
Pushpa Bhat US CMS Collaboration Board Meeting