Strategic Initiatives

Community Relations
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Brothers on a mission
Los Alamos lineage dates back to the 1800s

Los Alamos' Patrick Chain wins prestigious 2026 E.O. Lawrence Award
U.S. Department of Energy honor cites ‘pioneering work in genomics and microbiome science’

Laboratory’s Bradbury Science Museum expands annual High-Tech Halloween event to adult crowd
Kids and families enjoy trick-or-treating and spooky science Oct. 30; adults dance the night away after dark Oct. 31

Los Alamos scientist wins top nuclear chemistry award
Laboratory Fellow Stosh Kozimor recognized for highly impactful contributions to the fields of heavy element and radioisotope chemistry

Wolf & Mermaid Enchanted Cafe will feed 18,000 Los Alamos National Laboratory employees fresh, local options
Northern New Mexico economic development organizations empower local small business to win big contract

Mike Gittings, Christopher Morris, Bob Weaver to receive Los Alamos Medal
This award is the Laboratory’s highest honor

Mission-Focused ST&E
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Quantum Summer School brings students together in new Center for Quantum Computing
Participants tackle cutting-edge research, learn from quantum experts

NVIDIA CPU arrives at Los Alamos
Early testing prepares Laboratory for chip deployment in upcoming systems

Los Alamos maps the changing sounds of the Arctic to strengthen global monitoring
Scientists establish acoustic baseline for detecting earthquakes, detonations and other events

7 Los Alamos technologies win R&D 100 Awards
The ‘Oscars of Innovation’ recognize advances in robotics, space monitoring, nuclear energy and more

Los Alamos marks 60 years of safeguards at anniversary symposium

A milestone of modern physics: The neutrino turns 70
Nobel-prize winning discovery of neutrinos was led by Los Alamos team
Mission Operations
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Advancing Los Alamos’ mission, one precise part at a time
Machinists play key role in Laboratory’s deterrence, production efforts

LAMP receives critical milestone approval, paving way for LANSCE modernization
CD-1 greenlights project for design and budget

Remember: Lab is a No-Drone Zone

Full-scale emergency exercise strengthens Los Alamos’ wildfire readiness
Realistic training helps ensure Lab is prepared for fire threat

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

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