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Laboratory employees pledge more than $380,000 for scholarships
More than 2000 scholarships awarded since 1999 Read Moreabout the article: Laboratory employees pledge more than $380,000 for scholarships
Employee food drive donates 233,527 meals to The Food Depot
$57,648 in donations and 587 pounds of food help Northern New Mexicans across nine counties Read Moreabout the article: Employee food drive donates 233,527 meals to The Food Depot
Supporting education in Northern New Mexico for 25 years
The Laboratory’s partnership with the LANL Foundation covers four main areas Read Moreabout the article: Supporting education in Northern New Mexico for 25 years
$2.5 million in grants benefit nonprofits, businesses and students
Funding from Laboratory operator Triad supports education, economic development and charitable giving in Northern New Mexico Read Moreabout the article: $2.5 million in grants benefit nonprofits, businesses and students
Laboratory spent $505 million with New Mexico businesses and $1.3 billion in employee salaries in 2021
New data shows LANL’s economic impact in New Mexico Read Moreabout the article: Laboratory spent $505 million with New Mexico businesses and $1.3 billion in employee salaries in 2021
Employees raise $2.7m in Holiday Giving Campaign
Donations support nonprofits, students, and people in need across Northern New Mexico Read Moreabout the article: Employees raise $2.7m in Holiday Giving Campaign
Regional Partnership School innovates to help students and teachers
New initiatives make a positive impact in Pojoaque Read Moreabout the article: Regional Partnership School innovates to help students and teachers
Helping the community find answers through data
Laboratory scientists partner with organizations for first ever regional Data Sprint Read Moreabout the article: Helping the community find answers through data
Northern New Mexico math teachers earn new specialty degree
Innovative program represents collaboration between classroom teachers, the Laboratory, and New Mexico Highlands University Read Moreabout the article: Northern New Mexico math teachers earn new specialty degree
New program offers high-schoolers path to trade apprenticeships
Laboratory partners with school districts and union groups Read Moreabout the article: New program offers high-schoolers path to trade apprenticeships
Camp aims to inspire young women scientists
Two-week virtual education series expands to 40 students Read Moreabout the article: Camp aims to inspire young women scientists
Virtual festival boosts middle-schoolers’ math confidence
Lab volunteers help Española students with fun activities Read Moreabout the article: Virtual festival boosts middle-schoolers’ math confidence
LANL Foundation awards $753,500 to 106 scholarship recipients
LANL Scholars come from across Northern New Mexico Read Moreabout the article: LANL Foundation awards $753,500 to 106 scholarship recipients
Laboratory moves 500 employees to Santa Fe, signs lease on Pacheco Street office complex
The new location offers meeting rooms, permanent offices and co-working space Read Moreabout the article: Laboratory moves 500 employees to Santa Fe, signs lease on Pacheco Street office complex
Los Alamos National Laboratory signs lease on Santa Fe office
New downtown facility to include Dorothy McKibbin Conference Center Read Moreabout the article: Los Alamos National Laboratory signs lease on Santa Fe office
$2.5 million grant benefits students, communities
Triad funding supports education, economic development and charitable giving in Northern New Mexico Read Moreabout the article: $2.5 million grant benefits students, communities
Subcontractor Pueblo Electric works on installation of the Crossroads supercomputer
Los Alamos-based business has partnered with the Laboratory since 1983 Read Moreabout the article: Subcontractor Pueblo Electric works on installation of the Crossroads supercomputer
Food company relocates to Alcalde with help from the RDC
FishSki Provisions employs clients of Hoy Recovery Center Read Moreabout the article: Food company relocates to Alcalde with help from the RDC
Businesses benefit from continued Lab technical assistance, thanks to new legislation
TRGR Technology Readiness Initiative upgraded to 5-year program Read Moreabout the article: Businesses benefit from continued Lab technical assistance, thanks to new legislation
Building bridges to STEM inspiration
Mentors work with middle and high school students on hands-on projects Read Moreabout the article: Building bridges to STEM inspiration
Laboratory goes on a road trip in 2022
New outreach program will hit the highway to connect communities with Lab science and careers Read Moreabout the article: Laboratory goes on a road trip in 2022
Laboratory Director discusses hiring and new agreement at community events
Thom Mason holds public town hall and takes part in Northern New Mexico Leadership Roundtable Read Moreabout the article: Laboratory Director discusses hiring and new agreement at community events
Lab volunteers help STEM conference for girls succeed
STEM Santa Fe’s event takes place largely in person Read Moreabout the article: Lab volunteers help STEM conference for girls succeed
Six tribal companies receive funds to support their growth
RDC awards $35,000 in grant awards Read Moreabout the article: Six tribal companies receive funds to support their growth
Laboratory volunteers save lives with blood donations
In 2020 10% of Northern New Mexico collections came from LANL drives Read Moreabout the article: Laboratory volunteers save lives with blood donations
Camp helps middle-schoolers’ believe in their math abilities
Program returns to in-person instruction for its third year in Pojoaque Read Moreabout the article: Camp helps middle-schoolers’ believe in their math abilities
Partnership with UNM creates new mechanical engineering program
Students can complete four-year degree at UNM-Los Alamos Read Moreabout the article: Partnership with UNM creates new mechanical engineering program
Subcontractor forums reach out to regional businesses
Monthly events boast more than 700 registrants Read Moreabout the article: Subcontractor forums reach out to regional businesses
LANL data scientists provide assistance to local organizations
Forthcoming virtual event aims to help solve data-related problems Read Moreabout the article: LANL data scientists provide assistance to local organizations
Children succeed with help from Lab volunteers
One-on-one tutoring for students in Española and Ojo Caliente Read Moreabout the article: Children succeed with help from Lab volunteers
Robots transform student lives
Lab volunteer Matt Williams mentors high school robotics team participants Read Moreabout the article: Robots transform student lives
Laboratory spent $413 million with New Mexico small businesses in FY 2020
Economic impact data shows gains in procurement contracts to small business, job creation, and economic development projects Read Moreabout the article: Laboratory spent $413 million with New Mexico small businesses in FY 2020
Students rock robotics world championship with volunteers' help
Mentoring relationships go back many years Read Moreabout the article: Students rock robotics world championship with volunteers' help
Educators come together to improve math teaching
Math Teacher Leader Network meets for two cross-school collaboration sessions Read Moreabout the article: Educators come together to improve math teaching
Taos nonprofit helps tackle youth homelessness
DreamTree offers emergency and transitional housing and support services Read Moreabout the article: Taos nonprofit helps tackle youth homelessness
New Mexico Lab-Embedded entrepreneur program announces first cohort
Winning fellows will refine their innovations by spending two years collaborating with Laboratory experts Read Moreabout the article: New Mexico Lab-Embedded entrepreneur program announces first cohort
Family Friendly New Mexico names LANL among 2022 platinum-level employers
Laboratory is recognized as a distinguished leader for its family-friendly workplace policies Read Moreabout the article: Family Friendly New Mexico names LANL among 2022 platinum-level employers
Laboratory volunteer shows students they can reach higher
Fernando Urquidi is role model at his old school Read Moreabout the article: Laboratory volunteer shows students they can reach higher
Community Conversation discusses regional workforce needs
Skilled trades a priority Read Moreabout the article: Community Conversation discusses regional workforce needs
Inaugural Laboratory Community Relations Medal goes to dedicated education volunteers
Lab employees Mark Galassi and Nicole Lloyd-Ronning teach and inspire underserved students Read Moreabout the article: Inaugural Laboratory Community Relations Medal goes to dedicated education volunteers
Investors and scientists converge at 2021 DisrupTECH tech-transfer event
Award-winning innovations improve cancer treatment and aerospace testing Read Moreabout the article: Investors and scientists converge at 2021 DisrupTECH tech-transfer event
Nonprofits leaders learn about new ways to partner with the Laboratory
Online community event also covers volunteer engagement Read Moreabout the article: Nonprofits leaders learn about new ways to partner with the Laboratory
Laboratory educators excite kid scientists at Española schools
Bradbury Museum’s Summer Science on Wheels program hits the road Read Moreabout the article: Laboratory educators excite kid scientists at Española schools
Laboratory employees pledge more than $370,000 for scholarships
More than 1800 scholarships awarded since 1999 Read Moreabout the article: Laboratory employees pledge more than $370,000 for scholarships
New entrepreneurship program provides financial support and access to LANL’s resources
New entrepreneurship program provides financial support and access to LANL’s resources Read Moreabout the article: New entrepreneurship program provides financial support and access to LANL’s resources
Timeline highlights Lab women's contributions and accomplishments
Women comprise 34.9% of the Lab’s workforce Read Moreabout the article: Timeline highlights Lab women's contributions and accomplishments
Laboratory publishes community highlights report
Online publication outlines Lab and operator Triad’s work across Northern New Mexico Read Moreabout the article: Laboratory publishes community highlights report
Students learn about wildfire simulation and visualization
Lab-organized virtual camp targets Native American undergraduates Read Moreabout the article: Students learn about wildfire simulation and visualization
LANSCE: Unique capabilities for science and national security
Laboratory facility celebrates its 50th anniversary Read Moreabout the article: LANSCE: Unique capabilities for science and national security
Triad pledges $50,000 for New Mexico wildfire relief
Triad also matching employee contributions to relief efforts Read Moreabout the article: Triad pledges $50,000 for New Mexico wildfire relief
Pandemic's urgency drove new collaborative approaches worldwide
SAVE team changed how science is done, spanning 58 institutions Read Moreabout the article: Pandemic's urgency drove new collaborative approaches worldwide
New polymer fuel cells can operate at higher temperatures
The new hydrogen fuel cell technology could help cut carbon emissions Read Moreabout the article: New polymer fuel cells can operate at higher temperatures
New experiment results bolster potential for self-sustaining fusion
Burning plasma achieved in inertial fusion experiments for the first time Read Moreabout the article: New experiment results bolster potential for self-sustaining fusion
Eight Los Alamos projects win R&D 100 Awards
‘Oscars of Invention’ honor the best innovations of the past year Read Moreabout the article: Eight Los Alamos projects win R&D 100 Awards
First results from Perseverance mission show evidence of flash floods on Mars
Images point the way to understanding ancient climate on the Red Planet Read Moreabout the article: First results from Perseverance mission show evidence of flash floods on Mars
Predicting the future of Western U.S. water
Laboratory brings expertise in atmospheric aerosols to new snowpack study Read Moreabout the article: Predicting the future of Western U.S. water
Decades of research brings quantum dots to brink of widespread use
New article in Science outlines Laboratory’s role in key advances Read Moreabout the article: Decades of research brings quantum dots to brink of widespread use
Science, AI help unlock green energy in northwest New Mexico
LANL researchers help Navajo entrepreneurs Read Moreabout the article: Science, AI help unlock green energy in northwest New Mexico
Thin, stretchable biosensors could make surgery safer
New sensors allow for simultaneous recording and imaging of tissues and organs Read Moreabout the article: Thin, stretchable biosensors could make surgery safer
New biosensor designed to detect toxins and more
Portable device can differentiate among bacteria, viruses, and other biothreats Read Moreabout the article: New biosensor designed to detect toxins and more
Employees donate more than $40,000 for hunger relief across Northern New Mexico
Read Moreabout the article: Employees donate more than $40,000 for hunger relief across Northern New Mexico
Laboratory takes part in largest Arctic expedition in history
Project provides unprecedented climate change data for national security decisions Read Moreabout the article: Laboratory takes part in largest Arctic expedition in history
New virtual platform shows students the science behind everyday objects
See the Science builds student confidence in STEM Read Moreabout the article: New virtual platform shows students the science behind everyday objects
New diagnostic isotope to enhance targeted therapy for cancer
Team develops a new option for PET scans Read Moreabout the article: New diagnostic isotope to enhance targeted therapy for cancer
Hazuki Teshima: What it’s like operating the world’s highest-powered magnet in MagLab
As lead operator on the motor generator, she has ‘one of the most challenging jobs’Read Moreabout the article: Hazuki Teshima: What it’s like operating the world’s highest-powered magnet in MagLab
Smaller, more versatile antenna could be a communications game-changer
‘Lightslinger’ antenna has potential applications for 5G and defense communications Read Moreabout the article: Smaller, more versatile antenna could be a communications game-changer
Liz Miller: Geologist on the move
Lab researcher virtually summits Everest at home, searches for underground nuclear explosions at work Read Moreabout the article: Liz Miller: Geologist on the move
Tommy Rockward: Refining the recipe for success for minority scientists
Lab employee has spent 10 years mentoring and building programs Read Moreabout the article: Tommy Rockward: Refining the recipe for success for minority scientists
Hans Herrmann: Skiing and patrolling the Pajarito Mountain
Lab employee volunteers to keep skiers safe while they’re having fun Read Moreabout the article: Hans Herrmann: Skiing and patrolling the Pajarito Mountain
Bethany Wells: from intern to engineer
A student internship paved the way for this construction management graduate to become a full-time LANL employee Read Moreabout the article: Bethany Wells: from intern to engineer
Shirish Chitanvis: Physicist on loan
Lab scientist held a short-term teaching position at West Point Read Moreabout the article: Shirish Chitanvis: Physicist on loan
Joseph A. Garcia: The art of chip carving
Lab employee is a master wood carver Read Moreabout the article: Joseph A. Garcia: The art of chip carving
Athena Sagadevan: An interest in nuclear engineering took her half a world away
Athena is the first Malaysian Indian woman to have a doctorate in nuclear engineering Read Moreabout the article: Athena Sagadevan: An interest in nuclear engineering took her half a world away
Jesse Salazar: The beauty and utility of leatherworks
Lab employee develops his own intricate designs Read Moreabout the article: Jesse Salazar: The beauty and utility of leatherworks
Heidi L. Morning: A flutist rediscovers her love of music
Lab employee plays with several ensembles in the region Read Moreabout the article: Heidi L. Morning: A flutist rediscovers her love of music
Agoyo Talachy-Duran: embroidery from the rounded Earth village
Lab employee comes from a line of pueblo embroiderers Read Moreabout the article: Agoyo Talachy-Duran: embroidery from the rounded Earth village
In other news
Director holds virtual public meeting Read Moreabout the article: In other news
Richard Sturgeon: Easy riding
Lab employee advocates for motorcycle safety Read Moreabout the article: Richard Sturgeon: Easy riding
Joseph Sandoval: Always on call
Lab employee has been a volunteer firefighter for 23 years Read Moreabout the article: Joseph Sandoval: Always on call
Music and math run in this family
When not working on computers, Lab employees and siblings Joel and Candace Vargas write and record songs Read Moreabout the article: Music and math run in this family
Connecting community members with college and career pathways
The Laboratory’s Rebecca Estrada understands the importance of educating the community for an educated workforce Read Moreabout the article: Connecting community members with college and career pathways
Riz Ali: Capturing the world’s landscapes
Lab researcher’s interest in photography goes as far back as he can remember Read Moreabout the article: Riz Ali: Capturing the world’s landscapes
Native American engineering students explore career paths at Los Alamos
Aspiring engineers from North Dakota tour the Laboratory, meet with mentors Read Moreabout the article: Native American engineering students explore career paths at Los Alamos
New Mexico Senate recognizes more than 100 Laboratory COVID-19 researchers for contributions to the state and nation
The Laboratory invested $24.2 million in combatting the pandemic in FY 2020 and FY2021 Read Moreabout the article: New Mexico Senate recognizes more than 100 Laboratory COVID-19 researchers for contributions to the state and nation
New infrastructure projects help LANL and the region
Parking garages, an office building, and a power substation upgrade the Laboratory’s facilities Read Moreabout the article: New infrastructure projects help LANL and the region
Making a difference in a challenging year
Stories that warmed our hearts in 2021 Read Moreabout the article: Making a difference in a challenging year
Giving thanks and giving service
Partnerships and generosity show the way forward Read Moreabout the article: Giving thanks and giving service
LANL named a top 20 government employer by STEM Workforce Diversity Magazine
Laboratory places ninth in annual list Read Moreabout the article: LANL named a top 20 government employer by STEM Workforce Diversity Magazine
What’s shaking?
Understanding underground explosions starts with better geologic models Read Moreabout the article: What’s shaking?
LANL's growth means opportunity for Northern New Mexico
How the Laboratory is partnering with local communities Read Moreabout the article: LANL's growth means opportunity for Northern New Mexico
Affordable technical degrees offer a path to good jobs
Laboratory works with local colleges and high schools on education programs Read Moreabout the article: Affordable technical degrees offer a path to good jobs
RoboRave goes virtual
Teams from across the region and the world take part in robotics event Read Moreabout the article: RoboRave goes virtual
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For your calendar
Events for the next few weeks Read Moreabout the article: For your calendar