Mentors needed for fall undergrad interns
Educational Programs is looking for researchers interested in mentoring undergraduate interns. The students will be participating in the fall term of the 2018 U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Science...
View ArticleOPSEC Week will help keep your data from becoming a statistic
These days, no one is entirely safe from data breaches. Even people who don’t normally work with sensitive information need to pay attention to security. That’s what Operations Security (OPSEC) Week is...
View ArticleApplications being accepted for Launchpad Program; info session set for July 18
Argonne’s Technology Commercialization and Partnerships Division (TCP) is currently accepting applications for Cohort 3 of the Launchpad Program. TCP will host an information session at 11 a.m. on...
View ArticleLinda Conlin (BIS) receives May 2018 Gold Spot Award
Linda Conlin (BIS) noticed that power strips in a work area appeared to be older (i.e., “from the 90s”) and not up to code. Multiple computers and machines for creating CDs were used in the affected...
View ArticleADTRAV Travel training sessions
ADTRAV Travel, Argonne’s new travel management partner, will begin handling employee travel arrangements on Wednesday, July 18, 2018. ADTRAV representatives will be onsite for two training sessions on...
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Hydration: Why it’s so important
Staying hydrated is always important, especially in the summer when temperatures rise and perspiration increases. Our bodies lose water through urination, intestines, skin and lungs and perspiration...
View ArticleJune 2018 Spot Award recipients
Several Argonne employees received on-the-spot recognition for displaying positive safety and/or quality assurance initiative during the month of June 2018. Gold Spot Award recipients Gregory Banks...
View ArticleArgonne is composting to reduce waste and return nutrients to our soil
By Catherine Hurley, Sustainability program manager Sustainability is a journey that challenges us to continue reducing our environmental impact and engaging each other in cost-effective solutions....
View ArticleOPSEC Week series: GPS and ITAR
Global Positioning Systems (GPS) are ubiquitous in the commercial world. From navigation systems in cars to our smartphones we find this technology everywhere. But did you know that certain technical...
View ArticleBBQ Thursdays at the Guest House Restaurant
To celebrate summer, the Argonne Guest House Restaurant will feature a barbecue lunch and dinner buffet every Thursday from July 12, through July 26, 2018. The barbecue lunch will be served from 11:30...
View ArticleSummer driving safety tips
Summer is here and with that comes an increase in vehicle, bike and pedestrian traffic on site. The summer also brings more driver distractions as many of us are rushing to enjoy summer activities. In...
View ArticleAnnual hot dog run/walk
All students and employees are invited to the Argonne Running Club’s annual hot dog run and walk on Wednesday, July 25, 2018, at noon. The event begins outside of the Freund Lodge at Bldg. 600 and...
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LDRD seminar: July 24
Three Argonne researchers will discuss their Laboratory-Directed Research and Development (LDRD) sponsored work at the LDRD Seminar Series presentation Tuesday, July 24, 2018, at 12:30 p.m. in the...
View ArticleDirector’s special call for FY19 LDRD quantum information science proposals
Pre-proposals due by Aug. 6 There has been a groundswell of research activity, worldwide, in the quantum information sciences (QIS). This includes extensive interest within the U.S. Department of...
View ArticleOPSEC Week series: Nondisclosure agreements — what you need to know
In the competitive, fast-paced world of professional sports, knowing the opposing team’s game plan can make all the difference between victory and defeat. Like knowing when the other team will rush on...
View ArticlePatent update: July 17, 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: High voltage redox shuttles, method for...
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Modern helmet design gives safety a new look
PMO team members, Chris Baltas, Terrance Day, Aneta Kowalkowski and Brian Van Acker, put their new protective helmets to the test on the MDL construction site. This month, members of the Project...
View Article2018 Argonne Combined Appeal raffle winners
The winners of the 2018 Argonne Combined Appeal (ACA) campaign raffle are listed below. Thank you to all who participated in this year’s raffle. Winners can contact Barb Hall at ext. 2-3512 to arrange...
View ArticleOPSEC Week series: The war for your personal information — protecting PII
You hear about it in the news and it happens in private industry all too frequently; another database containing customers’ personal information is hacked. There is a war over this data every day...
View ArticleOnsite oil change service July 26
Mobile Lube Express will be on campus Thursday, July 26, 2018, providing convenient, onsite oil change service for employees. Employees can drop their vehicles off for service anytime between 8 a.m....
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