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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
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
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
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
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
What’s shaking?
Understanding underground explosions starts with better geologic models Read Moreabout the article: What’s shaking?
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NNSA leader visits Laboratory Read Moreabout the article: Other News
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LANL employees’ generosity provides more than 700 backpacks for students returning to school Read Moreabout the article: In other news
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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Secretary of Energy Granholm ‘visits’ Los Alamos for packed virtual tour Read Moreabout the article: In other news
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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Laboratory unveils employee training building in downtown Los Alamos Read Moreabout the article: In other news
RoboRave goes virtual
Teams from across the region and the world take part in robotics event Read Moreabout the article: RoboRave goes virtual
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
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
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
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
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
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Director holds virtual public meeting Read Moreabout the article: In other news
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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
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
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
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
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
Sponsorship opportunity for economic development nonprofits
Nonprofit organizations with an idea to help build the New Mexico technology ecosystem are invited to submit a proposal for funding support.Read Moreabout the article: Sponsorship opportunity for economic development nonprofits
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Richard Sturgeon: Easy riding
Lab employee advocates for motorcycle safety Read Moreabout the article: Richard Sturgeon: Easy riding
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
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