Strategic Initiatives
Community Relations
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Investors, scientists and community members invited to New Mexico Demo Day July 30
Register now for a free afternoon of deep-tech presentations from NM start-ups and Laboratory researchers
Summer Physics Camp shows students career possibilities and pathways
US Sen. Martin Heinrich joins Lab Director Thom Mason to explore final projects on the camp’s 10th anniversary
Bradbury Science Museum brings hands-on activities to rural students
Summer Science on Wheels fosters curiosity and scientific thinking
New Mexico patients win ‘26 blood drive competition between Los Alamos, Sandia national labs
Together, they raised 605 units benefiting more than 1,800 community members
Brian Bell selected for prestigious Heidelberg Laureate Forum
Recognized for leadership and innovation in AI security
Aaron Dailey spawns student interest in trout conservation
Head of Lab’s Water Quality team volunteers to educate second graders on rivers, wildlife
Mission-Focused ST&E
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Monitoring a lunar impact in real time
A team observed part of a rocket that smashed into the Moon
Los Alamos National Laboratory postdoctoral program earns excellence award
National Postdoctoral Association names Lab as 1 of 12 standout institutions nationwide
Magnetic dopants help quantum dots use light for chemical reactions
Engineered nanomaterials open new possibilities for light-driven hot-carrier chemistry
ZiaCore microreactor successfully achieves criticality
Novel design achieves zero-power critical benchmark
Department of Energy Genesis Mission funding awarded to seven Los Alamos projects
The projects will advance fusion, nuclear energy, national security and science capabilities
Codesign results in powerful technology for Mission and Vision supercomputers
Los Alamos-partnered processor technology underpins CPUs that will power agentic AI workloads
Mission Operations
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Creating career opportunities for New Mexico’s next generation
The workforce development initiative is a win-win for Los Alamos National Laboratory and New Mexico schools
Protections in place for Mexican spotted owl at Los Alamos National Lab
Laboratory biologists help manage threatened species during breeding season
Injuries at Los Alamos continue to decline
Focused effort on safety drives decrease
Lab partners with DOD to place service members
Program helps connect highly skilled service members with the Lab
How Los Alamos National Laboratory is addressing ‘forever chemicals’ known as PFAS
With this nationwide contaminant of concern, the Lab is ahead of the curve
New wireless system keeps the Lab running during outages
Fiber line cut did not impact Los Alamos National Lab thanks to microwave tech
Nuclear Security
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U.S. Energy Secretary Wright makes first visit to Los Alamos National Lab, calls it America’s ‘national security brain trust’
Site tour covered Weapons, AI, supercomputing and more
Register Feb. 19-26 for a behind-the-fence tour of Manhattan Project National Historical Park this spring
Tours take place May 13-15
Laboratory economic impact 2024: Over $1B spent with New Mexico businesses; $1.96B in employee salaries
Nuclear Weapons Council commemorates pit production milestone
Visit to Los Alamos National Lab highlights commitment to deterrence
Los Alamos conducts first critical experiment using high assay low enriched uranium in decades
Los Alamos team develops ‘game-changing’ approach to explosives testing
More modern method a fundamental leap forward in safety