Other News - October 2024

LANL Foundation opens scholarship applications for Northern New Mexico students

By David Moore | October 24, 2024

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Tiffanie Padilla from West Las Vegas High School is a 2024 LANL Scholar. Applications are now open for 2025 scholarships.

Applications for 2025 LANL Foundation scholarships are now open. The scholarships are available to  students from Northern New Mexico pursuing a four-year undergraduate degree, regardless of their field of study, who meet the minimum eligibility criteria and demonstrate a commitment to academic achievement, leadership and service. The LANL Foundation awarded a record $1 million in scholarships in 2024 thanks to the generosity of LANL employees and other donors. Scholarship amounts range from $1,000 for a single year to $20,000 over four years, and recipients also gain access to internship opportunities at the Laboratory and other support. The deadline for applications is Jan. 21, 2025. Find more information about 2025 scholarships here.

Regional Development Corporation awarded $1.7 million grant

The Regional Development Corporation (RDC), a Los Alamos partner, has been awarded a $1,684,578 Community Capacity Building Grant from the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Environmental Management, one of 12 awardees nationally. The RDC will use the funding to support the Pueblo de San Ildefonso in its effort to increase and maximize economic and workforce development for the Pueblo.


Lab employees recognized as emerging leaders in the region

The Santa Fe Hispanic Chamber of Commerce honored two Laboratory employees for their achievements at its third annual "40 Under Forty" awards event Sept. 14. Matthew Oakeley and Allison Dowdy were named honorees at the event, which recognizes 40 New Mexican rising leaders in their field of work and who are making a positive impact in the community. Mark Davis, chief operations officer for Weapons Production at the Laboratory, spoke at the event. "As we have grown our workforce at the Laboratory over recent years, we have seen a changing demographic among employees and we appreciate the new ideas, leadership and perspectives they bring,” said Davis. Through Triad, the Laboratory was a platinum sponsor for the event, having supported the initiative since its inception.