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
Nearly $1.9 million 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
Los Alamos 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
Los Alamos National Laboratory 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: 11,956
Triad National Security, LLC: 8,327
Centerra Group, LLC Los Alamos (Guard Force): 298
Compa, Staff and support contractors: 513
Students: 1,368
Unionized craft workers: 1,050
Post doctoral researchers: 400
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
37% of employees live in Los Alamos, the remainder commute from Santa Fe, Española, Taos and Albuquerque.
Average Age: 43.5
64% male, 36% female
44% minorities
64% university degrees
27% hold undergraduate degrees
19% hold master’s degrees
18% 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 Dec. 6, 2018
