Helping the Nation Through Technology Transfer
While many people are familiar with the Lab’s national security mission, fewer know about the Lab’s contributions to the country’s commercial, educational, and government sectors through the development and transfer of its ground-breaking technology. Read more
COMMUNITY GIVING
Los Alamos Employees’ Scholarship Fund Raises $260,000
Lab employees, along with other supporters, helped the Los Alamos Employees’ Scholarship Fund raise $260,000 for regional students this year. Read more
Annual Volunteer Appreciation Event a Success
On June 26, 350 people and many nonprofit organizations participated in the Lab’s annual volunteer appreciation event. Read more
Support the "Book of My Very Own" Drive
Self Help, Inc., the Rotary Club of Los Alamos, and the Otowi Station Bookstore are partnering to get books into the hands of at least 500 local school children through their new "A Book of My Very Own" campaign. Read more
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
An Emerging Market Opportunity: Human Computer Interaction
On Thursday, July 19, the Coronado Venture Forum will present Exploring Human Computer Interaction (HCI) in Albuquerque. HCI combines computer science, behavioral psychology, and ergonomics to optimize the human/computer interface. Read more
LANL’s Venture Acceleration Fund Winners Announced
As part of its efforts to encourage regional economic development, Los Alamos National Security, LLC’s Venture Acceleration Fund is awarding almost $200,000 to three local companies. Read more
BizMIX Challenge Winners Announced
Last month, MIX Santa Fe and the Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce announced the finalists of the BizMIX Challenge. The Challenge received more than 70 applications, and 11 finalists were chosen. Read more
Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce Business Award Winners
The Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce selected six companies from 91 businesses nominated for its 2012 Business Awards. Read more
Support the Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce While You Golf
Los Alamos National Bank will present "Banking on Birdies" on Monday, August 13, at the Marty Sanchez Links de Santa Fe. The event supports the Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce. Read more
EDUCATION
University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Enriches Young Minds this Summer
Students in grades 4-12 will have an opportunity to learn and have fun this summer through the University of New Mexico-Los Alamos' University Experience Programs and Young Readers and Writers Workshops. Read more
Share Your Wildfire Stories at the Bradbury Science Museum
As part of an ongoing project at the Lab’s Bradbury Science Museum, members of the public are invited to share their stories regarding wildfire and, if they like, a photo or other object, to support Living with Wildfire: A Shared Community Experience. Read more
Online Technology Community for Girls 10 to 14 Years Old
"Zoey’s Room" provides 10- to 14-year-old girls with a safe, social setting to work side by side in creating math, science, and technology projects. Every month provides new activities through the Internet with "Fab Female" role models, and it’s free. Read more
First Merrick Engineering Scholarship Awarded
Merrick and Company, in collaboration with the University of New Mexico-Los Alamos, recently announced the winner of the first Merrick Engineering Scholarship. Read more
Inspiring Hispanic Youth to Succeed in College
Role models abounded at a recent Hispanic Youth Institute held in Albuquerque by the Hispanic College Fund. Read more
Northern New Mexico College Opens Solar Energy Research Park
Northern New Mexico College’s new Solar Energy Research Park and Academy is not only fully furnished and ready for school this fall, but students are already using the facility. Read more
ENVIRONMENT
TRU Waste Program Reaches 1,000th Shipment in June
Los Alamos National Laboratory’s Transuranic Waste Program set records during the past two months for transporting materials to the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) for permanent disposal and achieved its 1,000th shipment on June 26. Read more
LANL’s Environmental Data Available to the Public
A new web-based system, Intellus New Mexico, gives the public access to the same data and sampling information used by Lab scientists and regulatory agencies. Read more
Valles Caldera Board of Trustees Names New Executive Director
The Valles Caldera Trust recently announced the appointment of Dennis Trujillo to the position of Executive Director of the Valles Caldera National Preserve. Read more
OTHER NEWS
New Community Programs Office Program Summaries Available
If you’ve ever been curious about the programs offered by the Lab’s Community Programs Office, the latest program summaries should answer most of your questions. Read more
Santa Fe Community College Enhanced Through Grant
Santa Fe Community College will see some enhancements to its campus due to a grant from the New Mexico Youth Conservation Corps. Read more
CALENDAR
Kurt's Column
Success Stories
One of the wonderful things about working here at the Lab is the opportunity to be part of an organization that contributes so much to the region and the country. This month, I’d like to share two important success stories: our recent R&D 100 awards and the accomplishment of our 1,000th shipment to the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP).
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