LDRD Seminar Series: ‘Gas-Filled Microchannel Plates (GF-MCPs) for X-ray...
Shaolin Allen Liao Electrical Engineer Shaolin Allen Liao (NE) will discuss his Laboratory-Directed Research and Development (LDRD) sponsored work at the LDRD Seminar Series presentation Tuesday, April...
View ArticleGlobal Travel Office presentation, open house
When you travel, whether it’s for business or pleasure, internationally or in the United States, the hassle factor can add stress and distract you from your goals. Fortunately, you can call on Global...
View ArticlePrescribed burns probable on site Saturday
Prescribed burns will be conducted on Saturday, April 7, 2018, most likely in the far eastern section of the Argonne site. The burns help to promote the health of native plants, eliminate unwanted...
View ArticleIn memoriam: Dean Eastman
Dean Eastman Dean Eastman, director of Argonne from 1996-1998 and professor emeritus at the University of Chicago, died on March 4, 2018, at the age of 78. His tenure at the lab saw the Advanced Photon...
View ArticleSave the date: April 24 Earth Day celebration
Mark your calendar! Argonne will be hosting its annual Earth Day celebration on Tuesday, April 24, 2018, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Building 213 cafeteria. Add to your calendar. The event will...
View ArticleUChicago launches Center for Data Science and Computing Research
The University of Chicago is launching the Center for Data and Applied Computing, a research center for developing new methods in computation and data analytics and applying them to ambitious projects...
View ArticleSafety share: Natural gas safety in your backyard
Spring is in the air, and as we look at our backyards for the best places to plant shrubs, flowers or vegetables, or to build that new shed, we need to be mindful of the various utilities that may lie...
View ArticleBrian Van Acker (PMO) saves toddler’s life with CPR
On February 6, 2018, Brian Van Acker (PMO), performed life-saving CPR to save a toddler’s life at his children’s swim practice. Thanks to an Argonne Fire Department training class, he was ready and...
View ArticleBuilding Access and Key Requests service in Vector
Employees can request building access and keys to specific rooms by submitting a Building Access and Keys Request form in Vector. Services include: Badge reader access Issue keys/replace keys Lock...
View ArticleBlueJeans ratings can improve service
Argonne’s contract for BlueJeans, the cloud-based video, web and audio collaboration solution, is coming up for renewal. Business and Information Services (BIS) needs your feedback to help improve the...
View ArticlePre-retirement planning program
Argonne’s Human Resource Services – Employee Benefits will offer a pre-retirement planning program for eligible employees on Tuesday, May 1, 2018, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Building 202, Room B169....
View ArticleLDRD Seminar Series: ‘Optimal Power Flow with Robust Feasibility Guarantees’
Daniel Molzahn Computational Engineer Daniel Kenneth Molzahn (ES) will discuss his Laboratory-Directed Research and Development (LDRD) sponsored work at the LDRD Seminar Series presentation Tuesday,...
View ArticleACA steering committee seeks volunteers
The Argonne Combined Appeal (ACA) Steering Committee is looking for volunteers to help manage the lab’s annual charitable contribution campaign. Steering committee members will help with the following:...
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 ArticleNew hands at an age old activity
The Garden Club is seeking new members to try their hand at the time-honored tradition of gardening. Maybe you haven’t had a space where you could experiment with growing plants before, or maybe...
View ArticleA3 seminar: ‘Joint Problems and Solutions’
William Sterba, an orthopedic surgeon with Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group, will present “Joint Problems and Solutions,” on Wednesday, April 18, 2018, at the Argonne Guest House. The...
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 ArticleAnnual Emergency Management exercise
Argonne’s Office of Emergency Management will conduct the laboratory’s annual emergency response exercise on Wednesday, May 2, 2018. This exercise is designed to test the effectiveness of the...
View ArticleThree artists are ‘Crossing Paths’ in the 201 Gallery
“Crossing Paths,” an exhibit by artists Carla Carr, Javier Chavira and Sergio Gomez, will be on display in the Building 201 Gallery March 19 through June 15, 2018. All members of the Argonne community...
View ArticleTown hall: ‘Goals: A Closer Look’
All employees are invited to attend a town hall meeting that will provide an overview of goal use at the lab, a refresher on things to think about when writing goals, a review of how goals work in...
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