Abstract:  The MiniBooNE experiment at FermiLab is expanding the search for neutrino oscillations in the high mass, low angle parameter region by almost an order of magnitude.  It will give a definitive answer to the LSND oscillation anomoly, and probe interesting astrophysics motivated oscillation solutions.  Given the now accepted positive Solar and Atmospheric oscillation results, a confirmed LSND signal would clearly point to new physics beyond the Standard Model.  The MiniBooNE experiment has recently begun taking quality neutrino data from the 8 GeV Booster.  A progress report on the commissioning and first data will be given.

Host: D. Kirkby