Be StormReady: Tornadoes and tornado safety
In Illinois, most tornadoes occur from April to June, during the mid-afternoon through early evening hours. However, they can occur any time of day and any month of the year. Illinois ranks fifth in...
View ArticleLeprechaun Fun Run and Walk
The Argonne Running Club will host its annual Leprechaun Fun Run and Walk Thursday, March 16, 2017, at noon. The event features two courses, a 3.4-mile run and 1.8-mile walk, prizes and refreshments at...
View ArticleReactor Golf League prepares to tee off at Cog Hill
The Argonne Reactor Golf League (RGL) will open its season Tuesday, April 11, 2017, at Cog Hill Golf and Country Club. The RGL is the oldest Argonne golf league, dating back to 1958. Play is on Tuesday...
View Article2017 Brinson Lecture: ‘The Warped Universe: The One Hundred Year Quest to...
Nergis Mavalvala, Marble Professor of Astrophysics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, will present “The Warped Universe: The One Hundred Year Quest to Discover Einstein’s Gravitational...
View ArticleArt exhibit: A Woman’s View
A Woman’s View art exhibit will be featured in the Building 201 Lobby from March 15 through June 9, 2017. All employees are invited to attend the artist reception on Wednesday, March 22 in the Building...
View ArticleSafety share: Common causes of ladder injuries
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, some of the most common causes of ladder injuries include: Workers not being trained adequately on ladder safety Ladder being in poor condition...
View ArticleBe StormReady: When thunder roars, go indoors
Take shelter during thunderstorms. Lightning can pose a significant danger. Here are some lightning safety tips to keep in mind: Check the latest forecast before planning outdoor activities. Watch for...
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LDRD Seminar Series: ‘Data-intensive Computing and the Cosmic Frontier’
Ravi Madduri Computer Scientist Ravi K. Madduri (MCS) and Cloud Services Team Lead Daniel Murphy-Olsen (CLS) will discuss their Laboratory-Directed Research and Development (LDRD) sponsored work at the...
View ArticleControlled burn possible on site
Weather permitting, a controlled burn will take place in a remote section of the Argonne site, Thursday, March 9, 2017. There may be a visible smoke plume or the smell of smoke in the air. These fires...
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Rimer and Guo named as 2017 Enrico Fermi Fellows
Sara Rimer Peijun Guo Sara Rimer (GSS) and Peijun Guo (NST) have been named 2017 Enrico Fermi Fellows. The ability to attract top science and engineering talent to the laboratory is crucial to the...
View ArticleWIST events celebrate Women’s History Month
Join members of the Women in Science and Technology (WIST) Program as they mark Women’s History Month with several events in March. All employees are invited to participate. A presentation on...
View ArticleJoin the Virgin Pulse Workout Time Challenge
Sign up for Virgin Pulse’s latest activity program, the Workout Time Challenge, and earn 200 Virgin Pulse points for tracking a specific healthy habit five out of seven days during the week of Monday,...
View ArticleBe StormReady: Know what to do in a flash flood
What is a flash flood? It is rapid rise in creeks and streams, or serious urban flooding caused by heavy rain from thunderstorms, which poses a threat to life and property. Scary statistics In...
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Director’s Special Seminar: ‘IARPA: Research to Create Advantage’
Jason Matheny Jason Matheny, director of the Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA), will present “IARPA: Research to Create Advantage” at a Director’s Special Seminar Tuesday, March...
View ArticleDaylight Saving Time: How to cope with losing an hour of sleep
When Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, March 12, 2017, at 2 a.m., the clocks move ahead an hour and we “lose” an hour of sleep. How to limit the impact of losing an hour of sleep: Exercise during...
View ArticleTaking lab property off site? Valid property passes required
Argonne Protective Force conducts random outbound vehicle searches. If you are taking Argonne property off site, you must produce a valid property pass. If you cannot present this documentation, the...
View ArticleBe StormReady: Severe thunderstorms
Severe thunderstorms can pose a threat to life and property. They can produce: Downburst winds 60 mph or greater Large, destructive hail, one inch thick in diameter or greater Flooding rains Frequent...
View ArticleSpot Awards received for best-in-show Safety Shares: July 2016 to January 2017
Each month, one safety share contributor is selected to receive a Spot Award for demonstrated safety leadership. These individuals received Spot Awards for contributing to Argonne’s positive safety...
View ArticlePerspectives: Employee assistance resources
As a vital part of a commitment to helping its employees maintain an optimum quality of life, Argonne provides a benefit called the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Available to you and your family...
View ArticleArgonne research featured in Automotive Engineering magazine
Hard, Slick and Ready to Roll, an article in the March 2017 edition of Automotive Engineering, highlights the work of a team of Argonne researchers and their development of a new breed of nanocomposite...
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