Argonne’s strength is in its people
By Betsy Dunn, Health, Safety and Environment Director Friends and neighbors occasionally ask what I like about working at Argonne. For me, it’s an easy answer — it’s the people. We get to work with...
View ArticleCall for entries: 2018 R&D 100 Awards
Argonne leadership and the Technology Commercialization and Partnerships Division (TCP) invite Argonne researchers to submit entries for the 2018 R&D 100 Awards. Each year, Argonne researchers —...
View ArticleSafety share: What to expect when you call 9-1-1
If there’s an emergency while you’re on campus, dial 9-1-1 from land lines and 1-630-252-1911 from cell phones. If you are unsure if it’s an emergency, call anyway! What to expect when you call 9-1-1...
View ArticleULab Initiative town hall meetings
All employees are invited to attend a series of three town hall meetings regarding the laboratory’s Universe as Our Lab (ULab) Initiative. Hosted by Marcel Demarteau (HEP) and Kawtar Hafidi (PHY),...
View ArticlePatent update: March 7, 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: Charge gradient microscopy Patent No.: US...
View ArticleArgonne’s 2017 STC Chicago award winner
BIS News, the newsletter for Business and Information Services (BIS) team members, was chosen to receive the award of excellence from the Society for Technical Communication (STC) Chicago Chapter...
View ArticleChange your clocks, change your batteries
Daylight saving time begins at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 11, 2018 — remember to “spring ahead” by one hour. The Argonne Fire Department reminds employees that the time change is a good reminder to replace...
View ArticleMolecular engineering scales up to lab-wide research enterprise
The Institute for Molecular Engineering (IME) is expanding its multi-pronged pursuit of foundational science enabling globally significant technological solutions at the U.S. Department of Energy’s...
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I’d meet with my mentor, but I don’t know what to talk about
Recently, we discussed the value in asking questions to keep a conversation going. What happens when you don’t know where to start? One common answer I’ve heard when I ask mentees if they’ve met with...
View ArticleWinter ain’t over ‘til it’s over
The Argonne community can’t get complacent about weather-related slips and falls just yet. On average, there’s still another 5.5 inches of snow on tap for the Chicago area. According to the National...
View ArticleDamon Simpson receives December 2017 Gold Spot Award
Central Shops tackled a project in Building 308 that involved the successful fabrication and installation of more than 120 feet of piping. Simpson, a highly skilled fabricator and welder, led and...
View ArticleLeprechaun fun run and walk
The Argonne Running Club will host its annual leprechaun fun run and walk Wednesday, March 21, 2018, at noon. The event features two courses, a 3.4-mile run and 1.8-mile walk, prizes and refreshments...
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WIST celebrates 30 years during Women’s History Month
Marion Thurnauer It is often said that we cannot know who we are today, or set the course of where we are headed, without knowing our history. This is equally true of Women’s History Month, which we...
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Outstanding mentors, supervisors lauded for their support, dedication
Ahmet Uysal recipient of the 2017 Outstanding Postdoctoral Supervisor Award and Laboratory Director Paul Kearns “To succeed personally and professionally takes the help and support of those around...
View ArticleArgonne Club: Picnic date set, all welcome at club meeting
The Argonne Club’s annual picnic will be held on Saturday, July 14, 2018, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Argonne Park. More details will be available soon. Add to Your Calendar All employees are invited to...
View ArticleTimothy Donnelly (BIS) receives January 2018 Gold Spot Award
On Jan. 24, 2018, Timothy Donnelly (BIS) received a Gold Spot Award for providing outstanding care for fellow employees. On a cold day after a heavy snowfall, the Building 240 parking lot and sidewalks...
View ArticleHarry Fest symposium and reception
In honor of former Associate Laboratory Director Harry Weerts’ recent retirement, a symposium and dinner is planned for Monday, April 9, 2018, at Argonne. The event is intended to bring the scientific...
View ArticleI Am Argonne: Women’s History Month
March is Women’s History Month, dedicated to encouraging the study, observance and celebration of the vital role of women in American history. In this spirit, “I Am Argonne” is both a reflection on...
View ArticleGuest House Restaurant closed for lunch March 19
The Guest House Restaurant will be closed for lunch on Monday, March 19, 2018, due to a special event.
View ArticlePresentation: ‘Biosafety, Biosecurity and Dual-Use Research’
“Biosafety, Biosecurity and Dual-Use Research of Concern” will be the topic of a special presentation on Thursday, April 12, 2018, by Joseph Kanabrocki, associate vice-president for research safety and...
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