Register today to attend one or more sessions of IP Week
The Legal Department and the Technology Commercialization and Partnerships division (TCP) invite you to attend one or more sessions of IP Week, which is aimed at providing Argonne researchers with...
View ArticleSafety share: Avoid accidents with active deer in autumn
According to the State of Illinois Department of Natural Resources, most deer-vehicle accidents happen during the months of October, November and December — deer hunting and mating season. Another peak...
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In memoriam: Steven C. Pieper
Steven Pieper Argonne Associate Steven C. Pieper passed away this week. He was a long-time member of the Physics division, having arrived in 1972 as a postdoctoral research associate, and staying on as...
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LDRD seminar: Oct. 23
Three Argonne researchers will discuss their Laboratory-Directed Research and Development (LDRD) sponsored work at the LDRD Seminar Series presentation Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018, at 12:30 p.m. in Building...
View ArticleAbri Credit Union moving to Building 213
On Monday, Oct. 22, 2018, Abri Credit Union will reopen for business in the former Private Conference Room space in the Building 213 Cafeteria. To prepare for the move, Abri will be closed on Thursday,...
View ArticleCass Avenue construction planned for Oct. 23-24
The Downers Grove Township Highway Department tentatively plans to close a portion of Cass Avenue on Tuesday, Oct. 23, and Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018. The department will be replacing a culvert. Cass...
View ArticleGlobal Travel Services announces new partnership with Southwest Airlines
Argonne’s Global Travel Office is pleased to announce an exciting new partnership with Southwest Airlines. Beginning Oct. 15, 2018, Argonne travelers can take advantage of negotiated rates that include...
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Work Planning and Control: Approver vs. authorizer
As the Work Planning and Control project has progressed, we’ve discovered that there is a lot of confusion between “approving” work and “authorizing” work. If you look up the word “authorize” in a...
View ArticleArthur Vik (EOF) receives August 2018 Gold Spot Award
In August 2018, Arthur “Art” Vik (EOF) received a Gold Spot Award for mitigating a hazard by effectively planning and verifying a safe solution. During a routine lifting and rigging operation, Vik...
View Article2018 Wellness and Safety Fair raffle winner
Tim Osmani was the winner of the Guest House raffle at the 2018 Wellness and Safety Fair. His guess of 287 came closest to the amount of candy corn in the jar. He won a mindful gift set and lunch for...
View ArticleThe STAGE Lab is now accepting applications for its fall 2019 fellowships
Scientists, Technologists and Artists Generating Exploration (STAGE) is a laboratory within the University of Chicago’s Institute for Molecular Engineering, where members create and develop original...
View ArticleDOE issues call for applications for FY19 Technology Commercialization Fund...
Apply by Nov. 5, 2018 The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of Technology Transitions (OTT) has issued an FY19 call for applications to the Technology Commercialization Fund (TCF). DOE expects...
View ArticleArgonne nights with the Chicago Bulls
You’re invited to experience great NBA action, non-stop entertainment and the energy of a sellout crowd! Enjoy the excitement of the Chicago Bulls as they battle the Pacers and the Heat. On these...
View ArticleKearns thanks Lunchtime Social attendees
Thanks to everyone who attended the Argonne Lunchtime Social. I was pleased to see many of you there enjoying the event. Congratulations to our beanbag tournament champions, Allison Cherry and Mathew...
View Article2018 Halloween party
The Argonne Club will host its annual Halloween party Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, from 4:30 to 8 p.m. at the Building 617 Lower Level. The party will feature door prizes, a 50/50 raffle, beverages, food...
View ArticleRealignments of the Procurement Department
By Jeffery Purnell, Chief Financial Officer Great science depends on the right materials, available at the right time. Through rigorous analysis of our procurement approach and processes, we identified...
View ArticleInformal talks with Argonne Director Paul Kearns
Would you like to chat with Argonne Director Paul Kearns in an informal, small-group setting to learn more about, and provide input on, the laboratory’s strategic directions, research priorities,...
View ArticleElection season guidance
By William Luck (LEG), Senior Attorney As the election season approaches, it is important to revisit the types of political activities that Argonne employees are permitted and not permitted to engage...
View ArticleSeptember 2018 Spot Award recipients
Several Argonne employees received on-the-spot recognition for displaying positive safety and/or quality assurance initiative during the month of September 2018. Gold Spot Award recipients Jessica...
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Work Planning and Control: hazard and risk
Much like “approver” and “authorizer,” the terms “hazard” and “risk” may appear interchangeable, but they are not. A “hazard” is a fixed determination made about a substance, chemical, compound or...
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