OPSEC Week series: The basics of ‘Official Use Only’ information
It goes by many names. The U.S. Department of Defense calls it FOUO “For Official Use Only.” Here at the laboratory, the U.S. Department of Energy calls it OUO, “Official Use Only.” But it all means...
View ArticleSodexo celebrates National Hot Dog Day
The Guest House Restaurant and the 401 Grill will be offering hot dog specials for lunch on Wednesday, July 25, 2018, in honor of National Hot Dog Day. The Guest House Restaurant will feature a build...
View ArticleArgonne nuclear experts featured on ‘Titans’ podcasts
Argonne nuclear experts are featured in new “Titans of Nuclear” podcasts now available online and through iTunes. “Titans” host Bret Kugelmass interviews experts throughout the field nuclear energy. A...
View ArticleTCP seeks candidate technologies for DOE Tech Transfer Program
Due Aug. 3 The Technology Commercialization and Partnerships Division (TCP) seeks candidate technologies for submission to and participation in the U.S. Department of Energy’s Technology Transfer...
View ArticleIgnite Talks student presentations
Educational Programs would like to invite all staff and students to watch undergraduate interns present Ignite Talks about their summer research. Ignite Talks, similar to Ted-style talks, are a...
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EERE honors Argonne researchers for vehicle technologies
Several Argonne researchers were honored with awards at the U.S. Department of Energy Vehicle Technologies Office 2018 Annual Merit Review and the EERE Fuel Cell Technology Office Awards. Andy Burnham...
View ArticleVoices carry: The OPSEC of conversations in public spaces
When we’re in public, particularly in a noisy environment, we don’t expect that our conversations can be overheard. But voices carry. And it’s not hard to spy on someone who isn’t careful about what...
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 ArticleGoals review and discussion brown bag sessions
Senior Organizational Development Specialist Norah Blackaller (HRS) will present five brown bag sessions for employees to review their understanding of goals and participate in a discussion with Human...
View ArticlePatricia Weikersheimer (BIS) receives June 2018 Gold Spot Award
In June 2018, Patricia Weikersheimer (BIS) received a Gold Spot Award for her actions in response to a fallen tree branch. One afternoon, Weikersheimer was in her office when she heard a sound from...
View ArticleOPSEC Week recap
Last week’s OPSEC events were a success. The OPSEC Working Group was able to spread OPSEC awareness around the lab through various activities including training, articles, informational handouts and a...
View ArticleStudent poster symposium: ‘Learning on the Lawn’
Come meet with Argonne summer interns at the “Learning on the Lawn” student symposium Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018, from noon to 1 p.m. on the west lawn outside the Building 213 Cafeteria. Students across...
View ArticleRegister today: PEARL upgrade info sessions
The Technology Commercialization and Partnerships Division (TCP) invites you attend one of two information sessions that will cover enhancements and changes to the PEARL sponsored research proposal...
View ArticleCore values shape Argonne community, chart path forward
“Core values define who we are, guide our decision-making and govern how we act as a community,” Argonne Director Paul Kearns told employees at Tuesday’s all-hands meeting. Kearns and Chief of Staff...
View ArticleArgonne researchers honored by Energy Secretary’s Awards Program
A number of Argonne researchers were recently honored for their contributions to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the nation. DOE believes that it is important to recognize employees and...
View ArticleDisposal Days update: Cutting clutter and clearing work areas
Argonne’s Disposal Days is already making a positive impact at reducing clutter and material stored in active work areas and common spaces across the laboratory. In the first two days, material has...
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Lost and Found
The Laboratory’s Lost and Found is located with Security in Building 302. Property turned into the Lost and Found will be inventoried and receipted by a Protective Force representative and stored in...
View ArticleLearn how to write effective goals
By Norah Blackaller, Human Resource Services Goals provide us with a sense of focus, priority and direction. They also provide a reference for ongoing conversation and feedback with our managers...
View ArticleKamila Wiaderek (XSD) receives June 2018 Gold Spot Award
In June 2018, Kamila Wiaderek (XSD) received a Gold Spot Award for her “activity cards” design to keep electrochemistry laboratories safe. Because the electrochemistry laboratories are often...
View Article20-minute class: ‘Steady as a Rock — Staying Balanced’
Learn how to improve your fitness without risking injury at the “Steady as a Rock — Staying Balanced” class Thursday, Aug. 2, 2018, at 12:15 p.m. in the Building 402 Lower Level Gallery. Led by...
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