Kevin Byrne, EOF team provide novel expertise in support of Argonne community
Kevin Byrne (left) and Yung Liu discuss aspects of Liu’s ARG-US remote monitoring systems technology. Kevin Byrne and his colleagues in the Experimental Operations and Facilities (EOF) division of the...
View ArticleDesign team focuses on variable pay program
The Variable Pay Program Project is a key Impact Argonne initiative to explore updating the laboratory’s variable pay program. Also known as a bonus, variable pay is contingent compensation that...
View ArticleLDRD Seminar: June 11, 2019
Two Argonne researchers will discuss their Laboratory-Directed Research and Development (LDRD) sponsored work at the LDRD Seminar Series presentation Tuesday, June 11, 2019, at 12:30 p.m. in Building...
View ArticleReminder: Do not reuse hazardous and radioactive packaging
As part of the laboratory’s effort to maintain operational excellence, employees are asked not to reuse packaging that has previously contained hazardous or radioactive material. Doing so can increase...
View ArticleBuild teaching experience — volunteer at Argonne’s high school computing...
Argonne’s Educational Programs is hosting a workshop Monday, July 15, through Friday, July 19, 2019, to help foster the next generation of world-class talent. Formerly known as “Coding Camp,” the...
View ArticleA3 seminar: ‘Navigating Turbulent Markets & Optimizing Tax Reform’
Brendan Moody, managing director at Spotlight Asset Group, will present “Navigating Turbulent Markets & Optimizing Tax Reform” on Wednesday, June 19, 2019, at the Argonne Guest House. The seminar...
View ArticleSecure printing now available on Canon printers
Argonne employees are now able to take advantage of Canon’s uniFLOW enhanced printing features through their computers and mobile devices. “One very practical advantage of the new platform,” explained...
View ArticlePatent update: May 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: Rechargeable nanoelectrofuel electrodes...
View ArticleArgonne car show set for June 19
Employees enjoy a previous car show at Argonne. Argonne’s owners of classic, muscle or unusual cars are invited to display their vehicles at lunchtime on Wednesday, June 19, 2019, in the Building 200...
View ArticleDOE Project Leadership Institute presentation
Jeff Sims, director, U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Project Leadership Institute (PLI) will give a presentation about the PLI on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, from noon to 1 p.m. in Building 201, Room...
View ArticleNew honorarium procedure in effect starting June 24
Based on customer feedback, a cross-organizational team has revised the procedure for issuing honorarium fees and travel reimbursements. Honoraria support events that increase our impact and engage our...
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, core...
View ArticleVolunteers needed for 2019 Argonne picnic
The 2019 Argonne Club Picnic will take place Saturday, July 13, 2019, at Argonne Park from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Numerous volunteers are needed to make this event a success. Many different time slots are...
View ArticleSign up for fitness classes
Bring completed registration form and check, payable to Right Fit, to Building 201, Health & Employee Wellness. After 3:30 p.m., please use the drop box to the right of the receptionist window....
View ArticleStudent workshop: ‘AI for Science’
“Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Science,” a two-day workshop for students, will be held Monday, July 8, and Tuesday, July 9, 2019, in the Building 402 Auditorium. The workshop will dive into the...
View ArticleAndrey Yakovenko (XSD) receives May 2019 Gold Spot Award
Researchers in the Advanced Photon Source X-ray Science division (XSD) were looking for a specific gas cylinder regulator for an upcoming experiment involving pressurized flammable gases. They sent out...
View ArticleSix Flags discounted tickets
Six Flags® Great America Theme Park is offering two discount promotion offers for Argonne employees. On June 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, and 23, 2019 tickets are available for $39.99* To purchase: Go to...
View Article38th Annual Director’s Run and Walk
Join Laboratory Director Paul Kearns and the Argonne Running Club at the 38th Annual Director’s Run and Walk on Wednesday, June 26, 2019. The event begins at noon in front of the west end of Building...
View Article2019 ACA gas card winners
To encourage donations for the 2019 Argonne Combined Appeal (ACA), the ACA Committee awarded $25 gas cards each week to early contributors. Thank you to all who contributed. This year’s winners: Kevin...
View ArticleImpossible? Not at Custom Manufacturing Solutions – Central Shops
The one-of-a-kind custom cutting tools and fixturing were specifically designed for use on repairing the damaged Klystron. The megawatt of radio frequency (RF) power amplified by one of the Advanced...
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