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The following NMT members have been appointed to the Laboratory "core competency" teams: Larry Avens in Complex Experimentation and Measurement, Brett Kniss in Nuclear Weapons Science and Technology, and Walt Stark and Steve Yarbro in Nuclear and Advanced Materials. The teams operate under the guidance of the Science and Technology Base (STB) Program Office and the Core Competency Senior Advisory Committee, composed of a number of the Laboratory directors. The teams provide a link with the Laboratory technical staff and report quarterly to Technical Working Group of the Laboratory Leadership Council (LLC) on the "status of the science and technology base."

In addition, Tim Nelson was appointed to the Science and Engineering Advisory Council, which reports directly to the director of STB Programs and provides input to the LLC working groups. Other NMT members continue to contribute to a number of advisory groups. Looking at all the recent appointments, it appears that these days the Laboratory listens when the NMT Division talks.

NMT Earmarks Funds for Awards

The Los Alamos Award Program (LAAP) enables Lab managers to recognize the exceptional contributions and noteworthy achievements of their employees in a timely manner. NMT will earmark a sizable portion of its LAAP funds to recognize and reward the accomplishments of individuals and teams for their science and technology efforts.

The cash awards will recognize excellence in publications, patents, technology transfer, major program developments, science education, and other technological innovations. A team headed by Chief Scientist K. C. Kim will review nominations and make recommendations to Division Director Bruce Matthews. Nominations for single individuals or teams may be made at any time, but nominations for this year's awards are due to Kim by May 31. Self-nominations are welcome. The nomination should describe specific accomplishments within the period June 1, 1995, through September 30, 1996. If you have any questions or suggestions about NMT's part in the LAAP, contact Kim at 7-7753 or via e-mail: kck@lanl.gov.