Educational Outreach workshop series: Communicating Science to Youth and...
Argonne’s Education Programs and Outreach receives hundreds of requests each year for employees to speak at middle school career days, attend local and regional STEMFests, visit high school classrooms...
View ArticleFlu shots now available
The flu vaccine for the 2017-2018 influenza season is now available at Argonne. This year the quadrivalent flu vaccine being offered is Flucelvax. This vaccine does not pose any risks for egg or latex...
View ArticleSafety share: Plastic water bottle starts car fire
This year, a stations battery technician at Idaho Power was relaxing in his vehicle at lunchtime when he noticed smoke out of the corner of his eye. Smoke was coming from a small fire on the truck’s...
View ArticleArgonne@Lunch on Facebook Live: The Oleo Sponge with Seth Darling and Jeffrey...
Oleo Sponge inventors Seth Darling (STPO) and Jeffrey Elam (ES) join Argonne@Lunch on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2017, at 12:05 p.m. for a live broadcast on Argonne’s Facebook page. Darling and Elam will...
View ArticleDosimeters due
Radiation dosimeters are due Friday, September 29, 2017. Employees are asked to return dosimeters to the assigned rack or local distribution office as soon as possible. Prompt return will help minimize...
View ArticleAdd your voice; take the Next Step survey
It is time to follow up on the 2015 climate survey. Everyone’s feedback is essential as we continue our journey to build an inclusive and collaborative community. Full- and part-time employees and...
View ArticleArgonne nights with the Chicago Bulls
You’re invited to experience great NBA action, non-stop entertainment and the energy of a sellout crowd! Enjoy the excitement of the Chicago Bulls as they battle the Pacers and Heat. On these special...
View ArticleNew Central Shops services request form in Vector
Starting Monday, Oct. 2, 2017, employees will be able to request Central Shops services with a Vector request form. Two training sessions on using the Vector form will be offered: Tuesday, Oct. 3,...
View ArticleSafety share: Tips for preventing and treating back pain
It is estimated that 80 percent of Americans will have back pain at some time. Some common causes of back pain Weak muscles that do not adequately support the 33 bones and cushioning discs in our...
View ArticleOctober blood drive
A blood drive will be held Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at a Heartland mobile coach, parked by the east side entrance of Building 240, TCS Conference Center. A photo ID is required....
View Article2017 Wellness and Safety Fair
The 2017 Wellness and Safety Fair, sponsored by Health, Safety, & Environment (HSE) , will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Building 240 TCS Conference Center....
View ArticleUChicago event: The New Nuclear Landscape and its Implications for...
To commemorate the 75th anniversary of the first controlled, self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction, the University of Chicago is hosting a series of events and exhibitions on campus beginning in...
View Article20-minute class: ‘Workstation Fitness’
Learn how to stretch in the office at the “Workstation Fitness” class Monday, Oct. 2, 2017, at 12:15 p.m. in Building 400, Lower Level Gallery. Led by Health and Employee Wellness Physical Therapist...
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CELS training series: ‘Strategic Challenges for Math and Computing at the Lab’
Valerie Taylor Through the CELS Program Development Training Series, Argonne scientists, engineers and researchers develop the tools and knowledge to innovate and champion leading science and new...
View ArticleCall for nominations: 2017 mentoring awards
The call for nominations for the 2017 Outstanding Staff Mentor Award, Outstanding Postdoctoral Mentor Award, and Outstanding Postdoctoral Supervisor Award is now open. Nominations include a 250- to...
View ArticleDosimeters overdue
Radiation dosimeters were due Friday, September 29, 2017. Employees are asked to return dosimeters to the assigned rack or local distribution office as soon as possible. Prompt return will help...
View ArticleQuintana, Dunn guest-host ‘Conversations with Kearns’
All are welcome to join John Quintana, Interim Deputy Laboratory Director for Operations/Chief Operations Officer, and Michael Dunn, Interim Deputy Chief Operations Officer, as they host “Conversations...
View ArticleNew VIP service request form in Vector
Starting Friday, Sept. 29, 2017, employees will be able to request VIP service for distinguished laboratory guests. Two training sessions on using the Vector form will be offered: Wednesday, Oct. 4,...
View Article2018 Incentivized Wellness Program: Strength and Stability
A new fiscal year means a new Incentivized Wellness Program (IWP). The IWP begins with our new fiscal year Oct. 1, 2017, and ends Sept. 30, 2018. Health & Employee Wellness (HEW) offers this...
View ArticleCNM call for high-impact nanoscience & nanotechnology user proposals
Deadline for submission: Friday, October 27, 2017 The Center for Nanoscale Materials (CNM) is soliciting proposals for user-initiated nanoscience and nanotechnology research. The CNM provides external...
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