From Pond Scum to Energy Source—LANL Plays a Key Role
Biofuels are prized for their sustainability and renewability, and the National Alliance for Advanced Biofuels and Bio-Products (NAABB) recently celebrated its official kickoff consortium meeting in St. Louis with LANL as a major leader in the efforts. Read more
COMMUNITY GIVING
Teen Center in Espanola Needs Volunteers in June
Volunteers not afraid to get their hands dirty are needed to help build a multipurpose recreational court at The Family YMCA’s Teen Center in Espanola in June. Read more
Volunteers Needed for Pancakes on the Plaza
Now a Northern New Mexico tradition, volunteering for Pancakes on the Plaza is an opportunity to have fun while you help raise money for the Santa Fe Children’s Project, the Santa Fe New Mexican Community Fund, and the Rotary Club of Santa Fe.Read more
SOC Los Alamos Awards Scholarships
The Lab’s protective force subcontractor, SOC Los Alamos (formerly known as PTLA), recently awarded scholarships to 10 area high school students. Read more
EDUCATION
New Veterans' Green Jobs Academy Begins this Fall—Apply Now
In support of veterans and the growing need for national energy independence and environmental management, Northern New Mexico College has developed a Veterans’ Green Jobs Academy that begins this fall. Read more
New Mexico Envirothon Winners Advance to National Competition
Tatum High School won several awards during the New Mexico Envirothon 2010.Read more
Melrose High School Wins Supercomputing Challenge
Each year, middle- and high-school students throughout New Mexico are invited to develop projects as part of the New Mexico Supercomputing Challenge.Read more
Young Tribal Students Learn Scientific Principles and Have Fun
During April and May, more than 460 tribal students in grades kindergarten through sixth had an opportunity learn some basic scientific principles through hands-on work with rockets, robots, and by tie-dying T-shirts.Read more
Albuquerque Academy Wins Middle School National Science Bowl
New Mexico’s Albuquerque Academy advanced to compete at the national level in the Department of Energy’s National Science Bowl in the Middle School category and won! Read more
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Lab Wins Award from the New Mexico Technology Council
LANL’s Community Programs Office and Technology Transfer Division recently won the New Mexico Technology Council’s 5th Annual TechEx Award. Read more
LANL Wins Two Technology Transfer Awards
One goal of the country’s national laboratories is to transition scientific breakthroughs into the public sector to enhance the United States' economic stability and growth. Read more
OTHER NEWS
Robot Rodeo Helps Hone Skills
During the last week in May, six teams from around the state and elsewhere met at the Lab to compete their skills at operating the robots they use to protect human life and property. Read more
CALENDAR
From Our Office Director
The National in Los Alamos National Laboratory
At the end of World War II, J. Robert Oppenheimer was ready to suggest that Los Alamos scientists return to their respective homes. On that note, Norris Bradbury stated that having multidisciplinary teams available to solve complex scientific challenges remained important. Read more
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MISSION
The Community Programs Office is the lead organization for developing community support to accomplish LANL's national security and science mission by: (a) connecting LANL with Northern New Mexico, (b) providing clear communications, and (c) managing the LANS community investments.
CONTACTS
Community Programs Office
- Office Director
Kurt Steinhaus - Deputy Office Director
Johnnie Martinez - Professional Staff Assistant
Yvonne Martinez - Office: (505) 665-4400
(888) 841-8256
connections@lanl.gov