LDRD Day: What you need to know about LDRD: news and training
The Laboratory Directed Research and Development (LDRD) program will host its third annual LDRD Day Friday, Jan. 19, 2018, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., in the Building 446 Auditorium at the Advanced Protein...
View ArticleInformal talks with Argonne Director Paul Kearns
Would you like to chat with Argonne Director Paul Kearns in an informal, small-group setting to learn more about, and provide input on, the laboratory’s strategic directions, research priorities,...
View ArticleArt of Science exhibit: Bldg. 201 Lobby
Argonne is featuring all artwork submitted as part of the 2017 Art of Science Contest in the Building 201 Art Gallery from Jan. 8 to March 2, 2018. Artists’ Reception You are invited to attend an...
View Article‘Meltdown’ and ‘Spectre’ computer bugs: What you need to know
By Matt Kwiatkowski, Cyber Security Operations Manager, BIS You may have heard of the “Meltdown” and “Spectre” computer-chip flaws — two related vulnerabilities that make many computers, and some...
View ArticleSafety share: Top 5 snow blower tips
Here are the top 5 snow blower tips from the American Society for Surgery of the Hand and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons: If the blower jams, turn it off. Keep your hands away from the...
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2017 influenza activity higher than 2016
Influenza, with its symptoms of fever, cough or sore throat, and muscle aches, is here. Flu cases for 2017 were double those from 2016 same week, validating experts’ fears that this season could be...
View ArticleNew patent search tool available
A new patent search tool is available to anyone with an @anl.gov email address. Innography PatentScout is a private and secure tool that is easy to use and offers several advantages over Google Patent...
View Article2017 Outstanding Mentor, Supervisor Award reception
Several Argonne employees will be honored for their exceptional work as mentors and supervisors at a reception on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018, at 2:30 p.m. in the Building 241, Second Floor Gallery....
View ArticlePatent update: January 8, 2018
Congratulations to the following researchers on having their U.S. patents granted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for technologies invented at Argonne: Surface modification agents for lithium...
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LDRD Seminar Series: ‘The Production of Medical Isotopes Using an Electron...
M. Alex Brown Chemist M. Alex Brown (NE) will discuss his Laboratory-Directed Research and Development (LDRD) sponsored work at the LDRD Seminar Series presentation Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018. “The...
View ArticleInstitute for Molecular Engineering at Argonne to integrate research across...
Building upon Argonne’s mission of cross-collaboration and cutting-edge research, the lab recently launched the Institute for Molecular Engineering at Argonne (IME@Argonne). Led by Director Seth...
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Zvolanek named interim WIST program initiator
Emily Zvolanek Emily Zvolanek (EVS) has been appointed interim program initiator for the Women in Science and Technology Program (WIST). Zvolanek is a senior geographic information system (GIS) analyst...
View ArticleSafety share: Tips for driving in snow
Here are 6 tips from AAA on how to drive safely in the snow: Accelerate and decelerate slowly. Applying the gas slowly to accelerate is the best method for regaining traction and avoiding skids. Don’t...
View ArticleDecember 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 December 2017. Gold Spot Award recipients Paul Apple...
View ArticleEnergy Secretary Perry addresses employees (video)
On a recent visit to Argonne, U.S. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry spoke to employees about the significance of the national lab system and how the work being done at the labs impacts nearly every part...
View ArticleImprovements to Gate Pass System
Beginning Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, badged employees will be able to send an optional welcome email to onsite visitors when submitting a gate pass request. The welcome email, sent to the visitor after...
View ArticleIT maintenance weekend: January 19-21
The next IT maintenance weekend will start at 7 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 20, and end at 5 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018. The planned activities for the weekend include the following: Saturday, Jan. 20, 7...
View ArticleTeam up for Virgin Pulse’s ‘Step it Up to a Better You’
Start 2018 off on the right foot by participating in “Step it Up to a Better You” the first Virgin Pulse challenge of the year. The challenge starts Monday, Jan. 22, and runs through Sunday, Feb. 18,...
View ArticleSafety share: Mouse menaces Legal department
On Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018, a mouse created a stir in Argonne’s Legal department, located on the second floor in Building 201. “I saw it sitting next to the Legal department’s water cooler,” said...
View ArticleVolunteer mentors needed for Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day
Argonne’s annual Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day (IGED) is looking for employees interested in mentoring eighth-grade girls during the all-day event Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018, at the Building 240 TCS...
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