Argonne OutLoud: ‘How (and Why) I Became a Scientist’
Jason Croy, Jennifer Fowler and Jarrad Hampton-Marcell Jason Croy (CSE), Jennifer Fowler (GSS) and Jarrad Hampton-Marcell (BIO) will present “How (and Why) I Became a Scientist” Thursday, August 31,...
View ArticleHispanic Latino Club BBQ fiesta and social meeting
The Argonne Hispanic Latino Club (HLC) is hosting a barbecue fiesta Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2017, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. outside of Bldg. 205. The barbecue features grilled lomo (thin steak), chicken...
View Article2017 Argonne Combined Appeal raffle winners
The winners of the 2017 Argonne Combined Appeal (ACA) campaign raffle are listed below. Thank you to all who participated in this year’s raffle. Donor Prize Winner Abri Credit Union $50 Shell Gift Card...
View ArticleJune 2017 Spot Award recipients
Several Argonne employees received on-the-spot recognition for displaying positive safety and/or quality assurance initiative during the month of June 2017. Gold Spot Award recipients Joseph Budz (AES)...
View ArticleActive at Argonne Challenge award winners
The recent Active at Argonne Challenge awards ceremony recognized the top teams and individuals who participated in the six-week event. A campus-wide activity hosted by Virgin Pulse, this year’s...
View ArticleStudent poster symposium: ‘Learning on the Lawn’
Come meet with Argonne summer interns at the “Learning on the Lawn” student symposium Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2017, from noon to 1 p.m. on the west lawn outside the Bldg. 213 Cafeteria. Over 90 students...
View ArticleArgonne Mixed Bowling League recruiting for fall season
The Argonne Mixed Bowling League (AMBL) is seeking men and women of all skill levels to join them for the 2017-2018 season, which begins on Sept. 6, 2017, and runs through April 2018. The league meets...
View ArticleCELS training series: ‘Developing New Funding Opportunities’
Through the CELS Program Development Training Series, CELS scientists, engineers and researchers develop the tools and knowledge to innovate and champion leading science and new funding programs....
View ArticleJerome P. Rivette, Jr., received June 2017 Gold Spot Award
Argonne Fire Department Battalion Chief Jerome P. Rivette, Jr. (STE) received a Gold Spot Award in June 2017 for putting together, setting up and executing a two-part “hands-on” scenario training...
View ArticleNew parking lot closures for Building 240
The west and south parking lots adjacent to Bldg. 240 will be closed starting Thursday, July 27, 2017, due to the TCS west addition construction project. Additional parking will be available in the...
View Article‘I AM American Exhibition’ artists’ talk
The artists and curator featured in the “I AM American Exhibition” will give an artists’ talk Monday, Aug. 14, 2017, in the Bldg. 201 Gallery located in the front lobby. All employees are encouraged to...
View ArticleLDRD Seminar Series: ‘Plastic Artificial Leaves’
Lin Chen Senior Scientist and Professor of Chemistry Lin X. Chen (CSE) will discuss her Laboratory-Directed Research and Development (LDRD) sponsored work at the LDRD Seminar Series presentation...
View ArticleAPS Colloquium: ‘Quantum Spin Liquid: An Experimental Perspective’
Young-June Kim, professor of physics at the University of Toronto, will present “Quantum Spin Liquid: An Experimental Perspective,” Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2017, at 3 p.m. in the Bldg. 402 Auditorium. This...
View ArticleArgonne Bicycle Club start-up meeting
The laboratory’s bicyclists are invited to join the new Argonne Bicycle Club. Find out more at a lunchtime meeting Thursday, Aug. 3, 2017, at noon in the Bldg. 213 Cafeteria. Contact Tony Levand (PHY)...
View ArticleElectrical safety will be focus of ‘Conversations with Kearns’
Health, Safety, and Environment Deputy Division Director Michael Romero will guest-host “Conversations with Kearns” on Monday, Aug. 31, from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. in the Bldg. 213 Cafeteria’s...
View ArticleProfiles in mentoring with Sang Soo Lee
Sang Soo Lee poses with his group and mentees at the 2016 Mentor Awards Reception. Excellent mentors contribute not only to the development of those they mentor, but also to the success of the entire...
View ArticleLeslie Nichols (FAC) receives June 2017 Gold Spot Award
On June 30, 2017, Leslie Nichols (FAC) received a Gold Spot Award for identifying a serious hazard and taking action to have it mitigated. While performing regular job duties, Leslie noticed something...
View ArticleCristina Negri appointed Director of Environmental Science Division
Cristina Negri Cristina Negri has been appointed Director of the Environmental Science (EVS) Division. Her appointment is effective Aug.10, 2017. Negri is a principal agronomist/environmental engineer...
View ArticleISM Colloquium: ‘Changing the Electrical Safety Culture’
Mark Scott Mark Scott, lab electrical safety officer with Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, will present “Changing the Electrical Safety Culture,” at an Integrated Safety Management (ISM) colloquium...
View ArticleSafety share: Stop rushing, relax and save time
No need to rush through life. In fact, if can be harmful. Rushing can increase: Your stress level Your chance of having an accident Your workload due to the need for rework Tips to stop rushing Take a...
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