Los Alamos National Laboratory
January
Novel computational biology model accurately describes dynamics of gene expression
Computational biologists have found a new way to accurately model certain forms of gene expression, including the body’s 24-hour internal clock. - 1/31/18
Grant benefits students, communities
The LANS Board of Governors approved the funding through October 1 to support education, economic development and community giving in the region. - 1/30/18
Grants spur growth in pueblo businesses
To date, more than $330,000 has been invested in the regional economy through the Native American Venture Acceleration Fund. - 1/29/18
Scientists conduct study to help predict diseases
The team encourages participation in the study to improve the ability to predict and alleviate emerging infectious diseases. - 1/25/18
Understanding meltwater drainpipe formation In Greenland ice sheet
Moulins, vertical conduits that penetrate through the half-mile-deep ice, efficiently funnel the majority of summer meltwater from the ice surface to the base of the ice sheet. - 1/22/18
Lab positively impacts region’s economy in 2017
Lab’s efforts to stimulate new business growth, strengthen existing companies and create jobs in northern New Mexico’s communities saw notable progress. - 1/12/18
Tweaking quantum dots powers-up double-pane solar windows
Researchers are creating double-pane solar windows that generate electricity with greater efficiency and create shading and insulation for good measure. - 1/2/18
January
Fast Facts
Total employees: 13,137
Triad National Security, LLC: 9,397
Centerra Group, LLC Los Alamos (Guard Force): 281
Compa, Staff and support contractors: 478
Students: 1,323
Unionized craft workers: 1,160
Post doctoral researchers: 498
Located 35 miles northwest of Santa Fe, New Mexico, on 34.7 square miles of DOE-owned property.
1,280 individual facilities, including 47 technical areas with 9 million square feet under roof.
Replacement value of $14.2 billion
FY17:
63% Weapons programs
10% Nonproliferation programs
4% Safeguards and Security
7% Environmental Management
4% DOE Office of Science
3% Energy and other programs
9% Work for Others
Triad and students only
35% of employees live in Los Alamos, the remainder commute from Santa Fe, Española, Taos and Albuquerque.
Average Age: 43
65% male, 35% female
45% minorities
67% university degrees
27% hold undergraduate degrees
19% hold master’s degrees
21% have earned a PhD
145 R&D100 awards
34 E.O. Lawrence Awards
9 Presidential Early Career Awards
3 Glenn Seaborg Medals
Edward Teller Medal
Nobel Prize in Physics, Frederick Reines
Albuquerque to Los Alamos, NM
98 miles; 1 hr, 51 min.
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As of Aug. 18, 2020
