Donna Holdridge (EVS) receives May 2016 Gold Spot Award
On May 21, 2016, Donna Holdridge, Environmental Science (EVS) meteorological specialist, received a Gold Spot Award for an outstanding contribution to Argonne’s positive safety culture and reputation....
View ArticleVector expands access to Argonne amenities
Vector, the web application that employees can use to request maintenance and resources, has added access to a new suite of services to help “make work, work better.” Employees can use Vector to...
View ArticleSafety share: Man steps in rabbit hole, breaks ankle
“A couple of summers ago, my uncle stepped in a well-hidden rabbit hole in his backyard,” said Scott Thomas (FMS). “The unexpected downward lurch twisted and snapped his ankle. He spent eight weeks in...
View ArticleDosimeters due
Radiation dosimeters are due Thursday, June 30, 2016. Employees are asked to return dosimeters to the assigned rack or local distribution office as soon as possible. Prompt return will help minimize...
View ArticleSafety share: 5 areas of the body that desperately need water
Take good care of yourself and stay hydrated this summer. Up to 60 percent of the adult human body is water[1]: 83 percent of our lungs are water 79 percent of our muscles and kidneys are water 73...
View ArticleHelp broadcast Argonne’s 70th birthday
For 70 years, Argonne has made scientific discoveries that make the world a better place. The laboratory celebrates its 70th birthday this Friday, July 1, 2016, and we want you to help us broadcast...
View ArticlePhoto: CEP wishes Argonne a happy birthday
Argonne’s Communications, Education and Public Affairs Division recently gathered for this 70th birthday photo. All divisions and employee resource groups are invited to have a free photo taken to help...
View ArticleMidwest Energy News seeks clean energy leaders for its 40 Under 40 award program
Argonne is a proud partner of Midwest Energy News’ 2016 40 Under 40 award program, which highlights emerging leaders throughout the region who work to accelerate America’s transition to a clean energy...
View ArticleRachel Sweet (HR) receives Gold Spot Award
On May 5, 2016, Rachel Sweet of the Human Resources (HR) Division, received a Gold Spot Award for taking a safety leadership role by proactively mitigating a potential hazard. Upon receiving a...
View ArticleSafety share: Fireworks riskier than cigarettes
According to the National Fire Protection Agency, fireworks are the riskiest consumer product when it comes to fire fatalities. Shocking statistics 11,400 people went to the emergency room for...
View ArticleArgonne to join ‘Cancer Moonshot’ pilot project
Argonne will be part of a national “Cancer Moonshot” pilot project bringing supercomputing resources to bear on the origins of cancer and the development of more effective, less toxic therapies. At a...
View Article2016 Outstanding Mentor, Supervisor Award recipients announced
Several Argonne employees will be honored for their exceptional work as mentors and supervisors. Maria Chan (NST) and Sibendu Som (ES) will receive the 2016 Outstanding Postdoctoral Supervisor Award....
View ArticleDosimeters overdue
Radiation dosimeters were due Thursday, June 30, 2016. Employees are asked to return dosimeters to the assigned rack or local distribution office as soon as possible. Prompt return will help minimize...
View ArticlePatents granted: July 2016
Congratulations to the following researchers on recently having their U.S. patents granted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for technologies invented at Argonne: Hydrogen evolution reaction...
View ArticleLearn the four tips for healthy shoulders
This July, Health & Employee Wellness (HEW) will be offering “No need to ‘shoulder’ pain, keep shoulders limber,” a 20-minute interactive lunchtime class. Led by Physical Therapist Assistant Joni...
View ArticleProcurement Customer Survey 2016
Another year has passed, and Argonne’s Procurement Department anxiously awaits your feedback regarding the performance of procurement support at the laboratory. Please take the FY2016 Annual...
View Article2016 Argonne Combined Appeal Raffle
The Argonne Combined Appeal (ACA) campaign is entering its second phase — a raffle culminating with a drawing at the Argonne Employee Picnic on Saturday, July 16, 2016. Raffle tickets go on sale...
View ArticleSafety share: Shocking bike helmet statistics
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, 84 percent of bicycle deaths involve people 20 years of age and older. Bicycle helmet use has been estimated to reduce head injury risk by 85...
View ArticleSmall, tame bird found; owner sought
A small, tame bird was found near the Building 402 Advanced Photon Source late last week. The bird was taken to a local shelter where it can be claimed by its owner. Call Karen Walker at ext. 2-4950...
View ArticleALCF gathers for a 70th birthday photo
ALCF staff members recently gathered for this 70th birthday photo. Established in 2004, the Argonne Leadership Computing Facility (ALCF) is dedicated to enabling leading-edge computational capabilities...
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