Priscilla Cushman
Experimental particle physicist and spokesperson for the SuperCDMS SNOLAB experiment, with over two decades working on dark matter detection using cryogenic germanium and silicon detectors.
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May 4, 2026 • 15min
Searching for dark matter, deep in the Earth
Dr. Priscilla Cushman, an experimental particle physicist leading the SuperCDMS SNOLAB effort, discusses installing ultra-cold germanium and silicon detectors deep in a nickel mine. She talks about why going 6,800 feet underground reduces background noise. Listens to how millikelvin temperatures and pulse shapes help spot rare nuclear interactions. Covers timelines for commissioning and the search for multiple dark matter possibilities.
