September
LANL computer model boosts engine efficiency
The KIVA model has been instrumental in helping researchers and manufacturers understand combustion processes, accelerate engine development and improve engine design and efficiency. - 9/25/12
Unions, LANL sign labor agreements
The New Mexico Building and Construction Trades Council and Los Alamos National Security LLC, announced the signing of a series of labor agreements that affect nearly 750 construction and maintenance workers. - 9/21/12
LANS Board of Governors extends Community Commitment Plan
$3 million of the company’s management fee invested each year in education, economic development and community giving - 9/18/12
Wallace to bring earthquakes to life for Café Scientifique New Mexico series
The fun, free conversation series provides a way for teens to explore the latest ideas in science and technology. - 9/13/12
LANL responds to radiological incident
Multiple tests indicate no health risks to public or employees - 8/27/12
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People
Total employees,
10,402
Los Alamos National Security, LLC, 6,929
SOC Los Alamos (Guard Force), 396
Contractors, 349
Students, 889
Post doctoral researchers, 427
Place
Located 35 miles northwest of Santa Fe, New Mexico, on 36 square miles of DOE-owned property.
More than 2,000 individual facilities, including 47 technical areas with 8 million square feet under roof.
Replacement value of $9.8 billion
Budget
FY 2012: Approx. $2.2 billion
—57% Weapons programs
—9% Nonproliferation programs
—7% Safeguards and Security
—8% Environmental Management
—4% DOE Office of Science
—4% Energy and other programs
—11% Work for Others
Workforce Demographics
(LANS and students only)
34% of employees live in Los Alamos, the remainder commute from Santa Fe, Española, Taos, and Albuquerque.
Average Age: 46
—67%
male, 33% female
—44% minorities
—67% university degrees
—26% hold undergraduate degrees
—18% hold master’s degrees
—23% have earned a PhD
Major Awards
124 R&D100 awards since 1978
31 E.O. Lawrence Awards
The Seaborg Medal
The Edward Teller Medal
The Nobel Prize in Physics, Frederick Reines
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Music and math at Los Alamos National Laboratory
Los Alamos National Laboratory employees belong to no fewer than 18 musical performance groups. We find out what draws these scientists and engineer...
Innovations for a secure nation
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A new way to stay dry: APJeT is revolutionizing the textile industry with new plasma technology.
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