LDRD Seminar Series: ‘3D Digitization at Warp Factor 2’
Mark Hereld Senior Experimental Systems Engineer Mark Hereld (MCS) will discuss his Laboratory-Directed Research and Development (LDRD) sponsored work at the LDRD Seminar Series presentation Tuesday,...
View Article“How do you reduce your environmental footprint?” featuring John Kopasz (CSE)
“I reduce my environmental footprint by biking to work. It’s about 10 miles each way. I bike as long as it’s not raining or snowing, so roughly nine months out of the year.” —John Kopasz, Chemical...
View ArticleJoseph Budz (AES) receives June 2017 Gold Spot Award
Joseph Budz (AES) received a Gold Spot Award in June 2017 for developing a tool that improved the process of validating the operation of photon shutters more efficiently and eliminated awkward body...
View ArticleMeridian Road and Outer Circle Drive to become a four-way stop
Within the next several weeks, two new stop signs will be installed on Meridian Road at its intersection with Outer Circle Drive, upgrading the current two-way stop into a four-way stop. Over the past...
View ArticleNew Invention Reporting form
The Invention Reporting Form, used for initiating the patent process, has been updated and is now available as XINK form ANL-1082. The Laboratory’s Prime Contract requires that inventions be reported...
View ArticleNew Employee Assistance Program website
Perspectives, Argonne’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provider, has a new website to help employees find resources on health, finance, relationships and more. Visit the Perspectives website and...
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 Article2017 Art of Science Contest: Vote today!
Vote for your favorite Art of Science images today. Voting ends on Friday, August 11, 2017. The top 13 Art of Science entries will be featured in Argonne National Laboratory’s 2018 calendar. Argonne...
View ArticleSafety share: Native poisonous plants
The Chicagoland region is home to poisonous plants that, when touched, can create potentially dangerous reactions. Know how to identify these plants so they can be avoided. Poison ivy has a stem that...
View Article400 Area temporary road and parking lot closures
Starting Monday, Aug. 7, and continuing through Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017, the hot water line between Buildings 400 and 450 will be undergoing repairs. The Building 400 and Building 450 parking lots and...
View Article‘Conversations’ topic: Electrical work pause, recovery
The laboratory’s electrical work pause and recovery efforts will be the focus of the “Conversations with Kearns” informal discussion on Monday, Aug. 7, 2017. All are welcome to join the discussion and...
View ArticleWIST workshop: ‘Message Development and Networking/Elevator Pitch’
The Leadership Institute will host an interactive workshop “Message Development and Networking/Elevator Pitch” on Friday, Aug. 10, 2017, from 9 a.m. to noon in the Building 446 Auditorium. Marina...
View ArticleShrimp boil Wednesdays at the Guest House Restaurant
To celebrate summer, the Argonne Guest House Restaurant will feature a shrimp boil lunch and dinner every Wednesday from Aug. 9 through Aug. 30, 2017. An all-you-can-peel-and-eat shrimp lunch will be...
View Article3-on-3 basketball championship game
The Argonne Basketball League’s annual 3-on-3 championship game will be held Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017, from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at the 600 Area Basketball Court, near Freund Lodge. An outdoor...
View ArticleSafety share: Light bulb replacement and disposal
If you need a light bulb changed in your building, call the custodial foreman in your area to replace it. Many light bulbs require ladders and other special equipment to replace, and the custodial...
View ArticleAugust ‘Paint Night’
Both artists and interested onlookers will be welcome at a special “Paint Night” sponsored by the Argonne Club and ArtFluent Thursday, Aug. 24, 2017, from 5:15 to 8:30 p.m. The Paint Night will take...
View Article“How do you reduce your environmental footprint?” featuring Shigeta...
“I use only a refillable water bottle and I encourage others to use them. I also recycle. I’ll take things out of the garbage at home and put them in the recycle bin.” —Shigeta Applewhite, Office of...
View ArticleParenting and caregiving group seeks steering committee members
The Parent and Caregiving Employee association (PACE) is seeking individuals interested in helping to create and serve on a PACE steering committee. PACE is devoted to the support of Argonne employees...
View Article20-minute class: ‘Workstation Fitness’
Learn how to stretch in the office at the “Workstation Fitness” class Thursday, Aug. 17, 2017, at 12:15 p.m. in Bldg. 240*, Room 1416. Led by Health and Employee Wellness Physical Therapist Assistant...
View ArticleAug. 24 Town Hall Meeting: Planning for visits, VIPs and significant events
The Security, Travel and Emergency Services (STE) division is hosting a Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, August 24, 2017, at 2 p.m. in the Building 402 Auditorium to share information about their new VIP...
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