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Chicago Innovation Exchange: Fab Lab 101 for Argonne researchers
The Chicago Innovation Exchange will be offering a “Fab Lab 101” for Argonne researchers Tuesday, May 31, 2016, at 10 a.m. at the Chicago Innovation Exchange Fab Lab, 1463 E. 53rd St., 2nd Floor,...
View ArticlePre-retirement planning program
Due to high demand, Argonne’s Human Resources-Benefits will offer an additional pre-retirement planning program for eligible employees on Thursday, June 16, 2016, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Employees age...
View Article‘2016 CRADA Symposium: New Process, New Opportunities’
Register today for “2016 CRADA Symposium: New Process, New Opportunities,” which will be held Tuesday, June 7, 2016, from 1–2:30 p.m. at the Building 240 TCS Conference Center, Room 1416. The symposium...
View ArticleBox security update: Argonne username and password required
On Monday, May 23, 2016, Box, the secure cloud-based file storage system, will feature a new update designed to provide increased security and data protection. Employees who log in to Box, Box Sync,...
View ArticleSafety share: Know your electrical outlets
What’s the difference between a two- and three-pronged electrical outlet? Which type of outlets has the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) recommend be upgraded in rooms where children...
View ArticleActive at Argonne 2016 spring wellness events
Join in the fun activities listed below and earn Virgin Pulse points. Activities do not count as steps toward the Active at Argonne Challenge contest. Monday, May 16 Kickoff, Building 213 Cafeteria, 11...
View ArticleWIST webinar: ‘How Gender Impacts Negotiations and What We Should All Do...
The Women in Science and Technology (WIST) Program and Argonne’s Leadership Institute are hosting a group viewing of the Women’s Leadership Edge webinar: “How Gender Impacts Negotiations & What We...
View Article2016 ACA campaign week 2 drawing winners
Last week was the second week of the 2016 Argonne Combined Appeal (ACA) campaign, and three contributors each won a $25 gas card. Week 2 winners are: Andrea Breath (LEG) Theresa Davis (ESQ) Judith...
View ArticleBike Share bikes unavailable during Open House
Argonne’s Bike Share bikes are being taken out of service this week in preparation for the lab’s May 21, 2016, Open House. The bikes will be returned to service on Monday, May 23. Employees and members...
View ArticleTraffic study: Most incidents occur on-site
A study by Argonne’s Safeguards and Security Program has found that traffic accidents at Westgate and Lemont Road are by far more numerous than those at Cass Avenue and Northgate Road. However, the...
View Article2016 Celebration in Honor of Pioneering Computer Scientist Margaret Butler
Argonne’s Women in Science and Technology (WIST) Program and the Argonne Leadership Computing Facility (ALCF) present the second “Margaret Butler Celebration of Women in Computational Science and...
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Harold Washington College students visit APS and APCF
Thirty biochemistry students from Harold Washington College in Chicago recently toured Argonne’s Advanced Photon Source (APS) and Advanced Protein Characterization Facility (APCF). The students were...
View ArticleApril 2016 Spot Award recipients
Several Argonne employees received on-the-spot recognition for displaying positive safety and/or quality assurance initiative during the month of April 2016. Gold Spot Award recipients Laura Adochio...
View Article2016 ACA annual award reception
Two local charitable organizations received checks of $2,000 each during the Argonne Combined Appeal (ACA) award reception on Monday, March 21, 2016. Laboratory Director Peter Littlewood presented the...
View ArticleThick blooded? Get ready for a hot, Chicagoland summer now
Have you ever noticed that some people seem to weather the heat or the cold better than others? It’s not your imagination. Studies show that people who become acclimatized to hot or cold weather,...
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Seth Darling interviewed on The 21st radio talk show
Seth Darling Nanoscientist Seth Darling (NST) was recently interviewed on Illinois Public Media’s The 21st, a public radio talk show that brings listeners news, culture and stories that matter to...
View ArticleNWM Town Hall meeting: Satellite Accumulation Areas vs. Generator...
Nuclear Waste Management (NWM) will host a town hall meeting Wednesday, May 25, 2016, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. in Building 212, Room A-157. Environmental Waste Specialist Larry Thompson (NWM) will present...
View ArticleDrivers will be ticketed for using cell phones
Argonne policy prohibits any mobile communication usage, including texting and making phone calls, while driving on the site. Hands-free mobile communication is also prohibited. Argonne’s Protective...
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Argonne firefighters and paramedics honored with EMS lifesaving award
On May 13, 2016, Argonne firefighters and paramedics Andrew Hughes and Michael Pemble (both FMS) were presented with Loyola’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Lifesaving Award at the university’s EMS...
View ArticleCHP planned steam release
There will be a planned steam release on Friday, May 20, 2016, at the new Combined Heat and Power Plant (CHP), Buildings 108 and 109. This is a necessary process of releasing clean steam through a roof...
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