Five Los Alamos Researchers Receive Early Career Awards
Research grants of up to $2.5 million each will go to several Los Alamos National Laboratory researchers under the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act through the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science Early Career Research Program. Read more
COMMUNITY GIVING
New Shoes Help Keep Out the Cold
During five mornings in February, personnel at "The Shoe Department" in Espanola and Las Vegas, New Mexico, opened their doors to accommodate volunteers and teachers who helped fit more than 300 local children who needed a new pair of shoes.Read more
Calling All Nonprofits
Is your nonprofit organization, or one you work with, currently listed with VolunteerMatch? If not, it may be missing an opportunity to attract volunteers as well as ensure that people know that it’s in the area and what services it provides. Read more
EDUCATION
Los Alamos High School Wins New Mexico Science Bowl
Congratulations to members of Los Alamos High School for winning the 2010 Northern New Mexico High School Science Bowl. Read more
Regional Schools Advance to State MATHCOUNTS Competition
Pinon and Barranca Mesa Elementary Schools in Los Alamos, along with Los Alamos and Pojoaque Middle Schools, will advance to the state competition for MATHCOUNTS scheduled in Albuquerque, on March 27. Read more
LANL Supports Regional Science Education Efforts
- Santa Fe Science Education Efforts Garner Media Attention
- Los Alamos Students "Fair" Well
- Café Scientifique Inspires Inquisitive Teens Read more
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
VAF Awards $200,000 to Two New Mexico Companies
The LANS Venture Acceleration Fund (VAF) has awarded $100,000 each to two New Mexico companies through its economic stimulus arm, Northern New Mexico Connect. Read more
Global New Energy Summit Slated for March
This groundbreaking summit scheduled for late March will bring together world-renowned panelists and showcase the latest energy-related innovations and applications in nuclear, solar, wind, water, biofuels, storage, and security. Read more
Technical Assistance That’s Out of This World
If you have a U.S.-based small business (under 500 employees), are a nonprofit organization, inventor, or entrepreneur, you could take advantage of the Space Alliance Technology Outreach Program. Read more
OTHER NEWS
Hecker Wins Fermi Award
Siegfried Hecker, Los Alamos National Laboratory director from 1987 to 1997, was recently awarded the Enrico Fermi Award. Read more
LANL Hazardous Waste Permit Up for Review
The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) will begin public hearings on LANL's draft hazardous waste permit in April. Read more
CALENDAR
From Our Office Director
An Easy Way to Support Science Education
Spring is around the corner—even though it doesn’t feel like it right now. And this time of year means academic competitions! Read more
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Kurt Steinhaus - Deputy Office Director
Johnnie Martinez - Professional Staff Assistant
Yvonne Martinez - Office: (505) 665-4400
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