New DOE Portal Connects Researchers and Students with Climate Science and Training Opportunities
The National Virtual Climate Laboratory (NVCL), a comprehensive web portal for climate science projects funded by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science's Biological and Environmental Research (BER) program, is now available.
Brookhaven Lab Physicist John Tranquada Elected NAS Member
John Tranquada, a distinguished physicist at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory, has been named a member of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS). He is among 120 new members and 23 international members recognized by NAS "for their distinguished and continuing achievements in original research.
ORNL inventor Tomonori Saito honored at Battelle Celebration of Solvers
Tomonori Saito, a distinguished innovator in the field of polymer science and senior R&D staff member at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory, was honored on May 11 in Columbus, Ohio, at Battelle's Celebration of Solvers.
Climate Risk and Resilience Portal wins leadership award
The Climate Risk and Resilience Portal received a 2023 Climate Leadership Award recognizing Argonne National Laboratory's collaboration with AT&T and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The portal provides projections and maps to enhance U.S. preparedness for climate risks.
Department of Energy Announces $45 Million for Inertial Fusion Energy (IFE)
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, at the celebration ceremony of the historic achievement of fusion ignition at the National Ignition Facility (NIF), the U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm announced a plan to provide up to $45 million to support Inertial Fusion Energy (IFE) research and development.
Princeton University awards plasma physics graduate student Suying Jin a highly selective honorific fellowship
Suying Jin, who is entering her sixth and planned final year as a graduate student in the Princeton Program in Plasma Physics, won Princeton University's honorific Charlotte Elizabeth Procter Fellowship for the 2023-24 academic year.
Jefferson Lab Hosts International Computing in High Energy and Nuclear Physics Conference
Experts in high-performance computing and data management are gathering in Norfolk next week for the 26th International Conference on Computing in High Energy and Nuclear Physics (CHEP2023). Held approximately every 18 months, this high-impact conference will be held at the Norfolk Marriott Waterside in Norfolk, Va., May 8-12. CHEP2023 is hosted by the U.S. Department of Energy's Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility in nearby Newport News, Va. This is the first in-person CHEP conference to be held since 2019.
EIC Center at Jefferson Lab Announces Six Research Fellowship Awards
The Electron-Ion Collider Center at the U.S. Department of Energy's Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (EIC Center at Jefferson Lab) has announced the winners of six new research fellowships. Over the next year, the fellows will work to advance the science program and further the research of the Electron-Ion Collider (EIC). The EIC is a unique physics research facility dedicated to answering fundamental questions about nature's building blocks.
Teletrix licenses methods for ionizing radiation training using augmented reality
A method using augmented reality to create accurate visual representations of ionizing radiation, developed at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory, has been licensed by Teletrix, a firm that creates advanced simulation tools to train the nation's radiation control workforce.
JSA Awards $558K for Initiatives Fund Program for FY2023
Jefferson Sciences Associates (JSA) has announced the award of $558,060 through its JSA Initiatives Fund Program. The program supports projects by staff and scientific users at the U.S. Department of Energy's Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility. The FY23 program awards leveraged over $800,000 in matching funds, and taken together, the program and matching awards total over $1.3 million. Project awards include scientific meeting support, education and career development, and outreach activities, all of which support the lab's mission.
ORNL celebrates 80th anniversary, unveils International Hall representing diversity
Oak Ridge National Laboratory leadership and staff gathered at the lab's main campus in Oak Ridge, Tenn., on April 27 to dedicate a renovated International Hall of flags and unveil new displays reflecting the lab's rich 80-year history.
DOE's Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) Program Selects 87 Outstanding U.S. Graduate Students
The Department of Energy's (DOE's) Office of Science has selected 87 graduate students representing 33 states for the Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) program's 2022 Solicitation 2 cycle. Through world-class training and access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources at DOE national laboratories, SCGSR prepares graduate students to enter jobs of critical importance to the DOE mission and secures our national position at the forefront of discovery and innovation.
Decades of nuclear energy research pay off in milestone nonproliferation achievement
Thanks to the hard work of Argonne experts and worldwide partners, the safety and availability of medical radioisotopes is far more secure.
James Fast Selected as Jefferson Lab EIC Project Manager
Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility and DOE's Brookhaven National Laboratory partnered early on to take on the design and construction of the Electron-Ion Collider. Now, Jefferson Lab is proud to announce it has appointed a dedicated EIC project manager: James Fast will lead Jefferson Lab's EIC project team. The Electron-Ion Collider, to be built at Brookhaven, is led by EIC Project Director Jim Yeck and EIC Project Manager Luisella Lari.
Claus Daniel to lead Argonne's Advanced Energy Technologies organization
Brings a vision for talent development, facility transformation and partner collaboration to help Argonne drive globally needed solutions to deeply decarbonize the economy in an affordable, equitable and inclusive manner.
Department of Energy Announces Fermi Award Ceremony
The Biden-Harris Administration will be honoring Darleane C. Hoffman and Gabor A. Somorjai as recipients of the 2023 Enrico Fermi Presidential Award in a virtual ceremony June 6th, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time. The Enrico Fermi Presidential Award is one of the oldest and most prestigious science and technology honors bestowed by the U.S. government.
Cooper appointed to DOE's Basic Energy Sciences Advisory Committee
ORNL scientist Valentino Cooper has been appointed to the DOE Basic Energy Sciences Advisory Committee.
Department of Energy to Support 999 Outstanding Undergraduate Students and 79 Faculty Members from Institutions Underrepresented in the Scientific Research Enterprise
The Department of Energy's (DOE's) Office of Science will sponsor the participation of 999 undergraduate students and 79 faculty members in three STEM-focused workforce development programs at 16 DOE national laboratories and a national fusion facility during summer 2023. Collectively, these programs ensure DOE and our nation have a strong, sustained workforce trained in the skills needed to address the energy, environment, and national security challenges of today and tomorrow.
Argonne names newest Maria Goeppert Mayer and Walter Massey Fellows
Argonne has named four new Maria Goeppert Mayer Fellows and one Walter Massey Fellow, positions named for eminent scientists in the laboratory's history.
Oak Ridge National Laboratory's Robert Wagner receives 2023 SAE Medal of Honor
SAE International has awarded Oak Ridge National Laboratory Buildings and Transportation Science Division Director Robert Wagner with the SAE Medal of Honor for his dedication and support of the organization's mission of advancing mobility solutions.
Jefferson Lab Stays Gold by Staying Green
The U.S. Department of Energy's Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility has been recognized with a gold-level GreenBuy Award for its purchase of environmentally friendly products in fiscal year 2022. This is the sixth year the lab has received the award. The GreenBuy Award Program honors DOE sites that go beyond the minimum requirements for purchasing products that are energy efficient, water efficient and recycled. Participating sites can qualify for three levels of the award: gold, silver and bronze.
ORNL's Lupini elected fellow of the Microscopy Society of America
Andrew Lupini, a scientist and inventor at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory, has been elected Fellow of the Microscopy Society of America.
New foundry to accelerate quantum information research at Argonne National Laboratory
The Argonne Quantum Foundry, a new scientific facility at Argonne, is meeting a critical need for quantum science by providing a robust supply chain of materials for quantum devices and systems.
Emerging cyberpros tried to Conquer The Hill in Argonne's latest CyberForce(r) Program challenge
Argonne and DOE pose a fun new series of challenges to students interested in developing critical cybersecurity skills.
Dixit receives 2023 Rosalind Franklin Young Investigator Award
Marm Dixit, a Weinberg Distinguished Staff Fellow at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory, has received the 2023 Rosalind Franklin Young Investigator Award.