Thursday, April 13, 2006

Laboratory Frontiers in Science talk tonight in Taos
Laboratory scientist Rajan Gupta of Elementary Particles and Field Theory (T-8) will discuss the current energy crisis and its future at a Frontiers in Science public lecture at 7:30 this evening at the Rio Grande Hall in Taos.

University provides clarification on UCRP CAP distribution options
The University of California this week clarified the distribution options for UCRP Capital Accumulation provisions (CAP) balances that are described in a “UC Decision Guide” recently sent to Lab employees.

It’s a celebration … and you’re invited
Break out your day planners and personal digital assistants (PDAs). Mark down Saturday, May 20 as a day of celebration at the Laboratory. And plan to attend.

Los Alamos NewsLetter to be distributed this week
The biweekly hard-copy Los Alamos NewsLetter for the week of April 10 is scheduled to be in mailboxes and newsstands this week.

Reminder on UC employee vacation cash-out options
A recent all-employee memo outlines options for University of California Lab employees to cash out or transfer accrued vacation to Los Alamos National Security, LLC on June 1, when LANS assumes management and operation of the Laboratory.

Proposals sought by Lab for research with UNM due today
The Laboratory and the University of New Mexico are accepting proposals for research in the areas of bioscience, materials, quantum information science and computer science, distributed sensor networks (including, but not limited to, chemical/biological detection), and nuclear futures (including nuclear applications) under the sponsorship of a Joint Science and Technology Laboratory.