Did you know: Long-term care insurance
Long-term care insurance (LTCi) may be more important than life insurance? First, contrary to the popular belief, LTCi is not just for the elderly. Incapacitation as a result of an accident may turn a...
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John Stevens highlights STEM careers at education event
Principal Nuclear Engineer and Department Manager John Stevens (NE) recently participated in a science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education event with engineering students from the...
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Computing coolant behavior in nuclear-reactor regions beyond experimental reach
The May 2016 lead article on the U.S. Department of Energy’s ASCR Discovery computational science website features the work of Argonne researchers Elia Merzari (NE/MCS) and Alex Obabko (MCS) on...
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Symposium honors Benioff for quantum computing groundwork
In 1981, IBM’s first personal computer (PC) hit the market. The PC that fit on a desktop was a far cry from the jukebox-sized processors of the 1960s and a mile marker in the sprint for smaller, faster...
View ArticleJumpStart: Grow your program and increase impact through Chain Reaction...
Learn how working with participants in Argonne’s new incubator for technology entrepreneurs, Chain Reaction Innovations (CRI), can help you grow your program and increase your impact at the next...
View ArticleSafety share: Sunscreen controversy – is yours safe?
A child in Virginia suffered second-degree burns after a day at the beach, even after his mother applied 50-SPF sunscreen multiple times throughout the day. This incident has attracted national...
View ArticleHigh Energy Physics Spark Lecture: ‘Einstein, Black Holes and a Cosmic Chirp’
Barry Barish will present “Einstein, Black Holes and a Cosmic Chirp” Thursday, June 16, 2016, at 2 p.m. in the Bldg. 362 Auditorium. A High Energy Physics Spark Lecture, the event is co-hosted by the...
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Argonne recognized for sustainability efforts
Argonne’s Sustainable Campus Initiative has been selected for a 2016 U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Sustainability Award. The Sustainability Awards recognize exemplary sustainability contributions of...
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Durham receives 2016 WEPAN Industry Trailblazer Award
Lisa Durham The Women in Engineering ProActive Network (WEPAN) has awarded Lisa Durham, Argonne Leadership Institute director, with its 2016 Industry Trailblazer Award. The award recognizes and honors...
View ArticleArgonne researchers recognized as 2016 Distinguished Fellows
Lynda Soderholm, Chris Jacobsen, John Mitchell, Robert Wiringa and Michael Wang have been named Argonne Distinguished Fellows. Argonne Distinguished Fellows represent only three percent of research...
View Article2016 Open House image exhibit
A new exhibit focusing on photos from Argonne’s 2016 Open House, “Innovation & Image,” will be on display in the Building 201 Gallery starting June 15. The Open House attracted more than 10,000...
View ArticleNuclear & Waste Management 2016 customer service surveys
Nuclear & Waste Management (NWM) is interested in employee feedback regarding the progress and direction of waste management support at the laboratory. Employee responses provide valuable input on...
View ArticleBuilding 240 to close Friday, June 17, 2016, for scheduled power outage
Building 240 will be closed to employees starting on Friday, June 17, 2016, due to a necessary power upgrade. Building engineers will begin powering down at 6 a.m. and the outage is expected to last...
View ArticleTaste test, weight loss panel cancelled
The Active at Argonne Taste Test scheduled for June 16 and the June 24 Weight Loss Panel Discussion have been cancelled.
View ArticleJohn Weizeorick and Chris Piatak (XSD) earn Gold Spot Awards
On April 27, 2016, John Weizeorick and Chris Piatak (both XSD) each received a Gold Spot Award for taking a safety leadership role by proactively mitigating a potential hazard. While walking near an...
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Argonne sets stage for journal’s Materials Genome Initiative report
A video featuring former Argonne researcher Carolyn L. Phillips, and a preface by Phillips and Argonne Director Peter Littlewood, set the stage for an APL Materials special topic on the Materials...
View ArticleFocal Point: June is LGBT Pride Month
By Alberto Camargo, Diversity Program Officer June is Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Pride Month. In his 2016 Proclamation of LGBT Pride Month President Barack Obama said: “The fight for...
View ArticleArgonne Garden Club June meeting features gardener’s ‘armchair tour’
The June meeting of the Argonne Garden Club will be held Tuesday, June 21, 2016, at noon in Bldg. 212, Room A-157. Several gardeners will present “armchair” tours of their garden plots with photos and...
View ArticleComing soon: New look for your daily email
Snapshot is going to get a makeover that will include a new look and the ability to include graphics and images. It will be easier to navigate and work even better on your mobile device. Let us know...
View ArticleRenee Nault retirement luncheon
Renee Nault (EGS), senior manager, business development and communications, is retiring from Argonne effective Wednesday, July 6, 2016. To honor Nault for her 23 years of service and dedication, a...
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