Video: Fire and Explosion – The Safe Conduct of Research
This video, created and shared by Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, describes their hydrogen fire event in September 2018, the investigation and the lessons learned. Cultivate a questioning...
View ArticleNGS workshop: ‘Effective Communication’
Christopher Kramer, head of Media Relations for Argonne’s Communications and Public Affairs division, will present “Effective Communication” on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019, at noon in Building 203, Room...
View ArticleThank Your Mentor Day to close out National Mentoring Month
Each January, during National Mentoring Month, we are presented a chance to reflect on mentoring — what it means to be a mentor and how mentors have helped us learn and grow. I’ve shared my own...
View ArticleArgonne Choral Group rehearsals resume
The award-winning Argonne Choral Group will resume rehearsals starting Monday, Feb. 4, 2019. The group rehearses every Monday and Wednesday from 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Building 362 Auditorium...
View ArticleGraczyk retires with 43 years of service
The retirement of Chemist Don Graczyk (CFC) will be celebrated Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019, in Building 205, Room L101A, from 3-4 p.m. Graczyk has 43 years of service with Argonne. Cake and coffee will be...
View ArticleNew search features coming Jan. 31
Beginning Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019, searching for and retrieving relevant information in Argonne’s web space will become a bit easier as the laboratory transitions to a new search engine. With the...
View ArticleProtecting personally identifiable information (PII)
Stories of identity theft and data breaches are common these days. That’s why it’s so important to protect your personally identifiable information (PII). Not only is it important to protect PII...
View ArticleSubmissions welcome for Colleagues, Friends and Family art exhibit
Submissions are welcome for the Colleagues, Friends and Family art exhibit, which opens Wednesday, March 20, and runs through Friday, June 7, 2019, in the Building 201 Art Gallery. The exhibit will be...
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JCESR: Five years of research excellence and counting
By George Crabtree, Director of the Joint Center for Energy Storage Research, Argonne National Laboratory The Joint Center for Energy Storage Research (JCESR) recently reached an exciting and important...
View ArticleDangerous cold forecast: telecommuting recommended Jan. 30-31
Due to extreme temperatures predicted for the region, laboratory management strongly encourages nonessential employees to telecommute on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019, and Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019, if their...
View ArticleUniversity of Chicago closed for extreme weather Jan. 30
The University of Chicago has canceled all classes and nonessential activities at Chicago locations for Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019, due to extreme weather. The cancellation covers classes in Hyde Park as...
View ArticleDon’t forget the nondisclosure agreement
A nondisclosure agreement (NDA) is a tool used by the laboratory to allow an open exchange of information with third parties when discussing potential research collaborations or licensing...
View ArticleVolunteers needed for Argonne’s 2019 Earth Day celebration
Argonne’s Sustainability Program is seeking volunteers to help with the laboratory’s annual Earth Day celebration, which will be held on Thursday, April 18, 2019, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Building...
View ArticleQuantum Matters Science Communication Competition
Entries are due Friday, March 1 Entries are now being accepted for the 2019 National Quantum Matters™ Science Communication Competition. Researchers and interested individuals or teams are invited to...
View ArticleSite services and activities affected Jan. 30-31
Many site services and activities will be cancelled or curtailed as the laboratory prepares for the extreme cold snap expected Wednesday and Thursday, Jan. 30-31, 2019. Telecommuting is strongly...
View Article‘Increasing Gender Diversity and Inclusivity in Research Organizations: The...
Laboratory Director Paul Kearns will moderate a panel discussion on “Increasing Gender Diversity and Inclusivity in Research Organizations: The Need to Promote a Culture of Civility and Respect.” This...
View ArticleHelp spark the next generation at ‘Lunch with a Researcher’
Volunteers are needed for “Lunch with a Researcher” program, which gives Argonne scientists and engineers a chance to speak directly to a small group of undergraduate interns about potential career...
View ArticleTeam up for Virgin Pulse’s ‘Argonne’s Impact on the World: A Trip Through Time’
Start 2019 off on the right foot by participating in “Argonne’s Impact on the World: A Trip Through Time” the first Virgin Pulse challenge of the year. The challenge starts Monday, Feb. 11, and runs...
View ArticleBlack History Month: A time to reflect, connect and learn
February is Black History Month, which celebrates the contributions African Americans have made to United States history. In the spirit of this celebration, the Argonne African American Employee...
View ArticlePatent update: Jan. 31, 2019
Congratulations to the following researchers on having their U.S. patents granted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for technologies invented at Argonne: Wound/stacked ceramic film capacitors,...
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