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News Releases Archive - 2003
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DECEMBER
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Public meeting will discuss vision document
December 23 - Los Alamos National Laboratory and the Department of Energy's Los Alamos Site Office, will host a public meeting at 5 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2004 at the Cities of Gold Hotel in Pojoaque to discuss the draft risk-based end-state (RBES) vision document.
Is he here yet? Lab scientists keep tabs on Santa
December 23 - Los Alamos National Laboratory's Space Data Systems (ISR-3) is keeping an eye out for Santa. Beginning at 6 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24, ISR-3 will track the jolly old elf on his whirlwind travels around the world and give hourly updates via its Web site at http://santa.lanl.gov on Santa's progress toward Northern New Mexico.
Plasma combustion technology could dramatically improve fuel efficiency
December 22 - Imagine a jet engine able to cleanly burn cheap, plentiful diesel fuel, or a car able to run on gasoline very efficiently and produce practically no emissions. Three Los Alamos National Laboratory researchers are imagining just these things and are embarking on a new experimental roadway that may someday arrive at this reality.
Lab upgrades to Security Condition two
December 22 - Consistent with national terrorist threat level orange, announced over the weekend by the Bush administration, the National Nuclear Security Administration has directed Los Alamos National Laboratory to upgrade to Security Condition (SECON) two. The Laboratory last upgraded to SECON 2 in May.
Eight Los Alamos physicists honored as Fellows of the American Physical Society
December 11 - Eight Los Alamos researchers have been elected fellows of the American Physical Society, recognized by other physicists for their outstanding contributions to physics.
Stephen M. Younger returns to Los Alamos National Laboratory
December 10 - The Secretary of Defense has announced the resignation of Dr. Stephen M. Younger as director of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency, effective Feb. 27, 2004. Younger will return to Los Alamos National Laboratory as a senior fellow. A replacement for Younger has not been named.
Annual inventory discovers classified media discrepancies
December 9 - A routine inventory of classified computer media at Los Alamos National Laboratory's new Nonproliferation and International Security Center has identified inventory discrepancies involving missing electronic storage devices. While the Laboratory expects the federal government to perform an independent analysis of this situation, initial Laboratory review indicates that national security was not jeopardized by this incident.
Los Alamos and business partner ZECA Corporation recognized by ScientificAmerican
December 3 - Los Alamos National Laboratory and ZECA Corp. have been recognized in Scientific American's December issue as providing one of the most significant "path-breaking developments that have taken place in recent months in laboratories, corporate suites and the halls of government," according to the article.
A hot time for cold superconductors
December 3 - A new way to manufacture a low-cost superconducting material should lead to cheaper magnetic resonance imaging machines and other energy-efficient applications, say Los Alamos National Laboratory scientists.
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NOVEMBER
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Krikorian honored with 2003 Los Alamos National Laboratory Medal
November 25 - Laboratory Fellow Nerses "Krik" Krikorian is the recipient of the 2003 Los Alamos National Laboratory Medal. "Krik Krikorian's career at Los Alamos spans a large part of the Laboratory's history. His career personally exemplifies our broadening as a Laboratory from exclusively weapons design to threat reduction, national intelligence and other missions of national importance. Krik's contributions are immense, and he is one of our most respected and admired scientists," said Laboratory Director G. Peter Nanos, in announcing the award.
Los Alamos student honored for SARS epidemic research
November 24 - Mexican President Vicente Fox today presented Mexico's most prestigious youth award to a graduate student in Los Alamos National Laboratory's Theoretical Division for his studies of SARS and other epidemics
Lab featured as tech transfer role model
November 20 - Los Alamos National Laboratory has been recognized as a leader in technology transfer practices and regional economic development in a recently issued Department of Commerce report. The URL to access the report is http://www.technology.gov/reports.htm online.
Los Alamos offers three-dimensional theater, expert presentations atSupercomputing conference
November 18 - Los Alamos National Laboratory researchers are playing key roles at the annual Supercomputing 2003 conference in Phoenix November 15-21.
Los Alamos radiation detector cited in technology awards
November 17 - A unique, handheld radiation detector developed by Los Alamos National Laboratory has been named a winner in both the "2003 InfoWorld 100" and IDG Computerworld's "Best Practices in Mobile & Wireless" Awards programs. The detector, called the CZT Spectrometer, detects both gamma rays and neutrons — signatures from nuclear materials that are of concern because of their potential for use by terrorists — and uses handhelds from palmOne Inc. for quick computer uploads.
Laboratory launches Hepatitis C database
November 12 - University of California scientists at Los Alamos National Laboratory recently launched an Internet-based Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) genomic sequence database similar to the Laboratory's human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) database. The new database is expected to become an important tool in Hepatitis C research.
Vast nitrogen reserves hidden beneath desert soils
November 7 - A University of California scientist working at Los Alamos National Laboratory in collaboration with researchers from the U.S. Geological Survey, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, the University of Nevada, the University of Arkansas and Desert Research Institute in Reno, Nev., has recently found evidence that there may be significantly more amounts of nitrogen, in the form of nitrates, than previously estimated in desert landscapes. The discovery of these vast subsoil nitrate reservoirs could have implications for groundwater quality in arid/semi-arid environments worldwide, as mobilization of the nitrates could adversely affect drinking water supplies.
Math contest encourages students to "Go Figure"
November 5 - Budding mathematicians are invited to compete in the fifth annual 'Go Figure' math contest in Santa Fe, Farmington, Los Alamos and Española on Nov. 15, sponsored by Los Alamos National Laboratory and Sandia National Laboratories in New Mexico and California.
Media Advisory: Robots, scientists and Pueblo school kids
November 3 - Continuing its all-star annual series of robot-building workshops, scientists from Los Alamos National Laboratory will bring the cold, hard, hand of science to bear in the classroom this week. Armed with a box of robot kits and a cumulative 100-plus years of professional experience, Los Alamos scientists will do a show-and-tell that should turn some heads at Jemez Valley Elementary School, Jemez Valley Middle School, San Diego Riverside School, Walatowa High and Jemez Valley High School.
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OCTOBER
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High Tech Halloween is Friday at Bradbury Science Museum
October 29 - Bodies and Bones is the theme for the Bradbury Science Museum's 10th annual High-Tech Halloween from 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, Halloween Day.
Los Alamos receives "innovation and promise" award for computer storageresearch
October 29 - Los Alamos National Laboratory has been honored for innovations in large-scale computer storage.
Los Alamos discloses improper PCB disposal
October 15 - Los Alamos National Laboratory officials today disclosed improper disposal of approximately one quart of liquid, low-level radioactive polychlorinated biphenyl oil that had been solidified through absorption and then disposed of at Area G within Technical Area 54 on Sept. 10, 2003. Area G is a low-level PCB contamination disposal facility; however, the oil was solidified contrary to Environmental Protection Agency regulations. Laboratory officials notified Region 6 EPA officials of the improper disposal on Oct. 10.
Laboratory sponsored procurement expo next week in Española
October 10 - Los Alamos National Laboratory is hosting a procurement expo Oct. 15 and 16 in Española to bring together the small-business community, key federal, state and local government procurement agencies and their major subcontractors to explore and promote available procurement opportunities at the Laboratory.
Hommert to lead Los Alamos Applied Physics Division
October 3 - Paul Hommert from Sandia National Laboratories will lead Los Alamos National Laboratory's Applied Physics, or X, Division, announced Ray Juzaitis, associate director for Weapons Physics.
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SEPTEMBER
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Laboratory hosts construction forum Oct. 8 in Los Alamos
September 30 - Los Alamos National Laboratory's Small Business Program Office is hosting a construction forum Oct. 8 in the Los Alamos Research Park near Technical Area 3.
Laboratory's Frontiers in Science Lecture series continues; northernNew Mexico groundwater is focus
September 25 - Los Alamos National Laboratory's Frontiers in Science Public Lecture Series continues on Oct. 2 with a lecture on the groundwater of Northern New Mexico.
John Straw named to Los Alamos weapons post
September 24 - John Straw is the new deputy associate director for Weapons Engineering and Manufacturing at Los Alamos National Laboratory, announced Rich Mah, associate director for Weapons Engineering and Manufacturing.
Los Alamos part of team establishing baseline procedures for emergingfield of bioforensics
September 24 - Following the 2001 anthrax mail attacks it became clear to law enforcement and forensic scientists that high-quality procedures for the handling of bioagents used in alleged criminal activity were not standardized across the research labs that were asked to respond.
Edmonds addresses economic implications of climate change
September 23 - Experts believe that addressing global climate change is likely to involve a revolutionary transformation of the global energy system. In a seminar sponsored by Los Alamos National Laboratory's Energy and Environment Council and College of Santa Fe, economist and climate change expert Jae Edmonds will discuss some of the most promising technological solutions for climate change and the economic implications of applying environmentally-friendly energy technologies.
Building a "nanoscale flashlight" to explore the nanoscale world
September 22 - In the nanoscale world, nanoparticles are measured in billionths of a meter, which often make them only a little bit larger than the size of atoms. Because these nanoparticles are typically smaller than the wavelengths of visible light––which varies from 700 nanometers for red light to 400 nanometers for violet light–– they are literally invisible to even the most powerful optical microscopes.
Nanoscale spectrometry probes the nanoplasmonics of gold
September 22 - In experiments using a device dubbed the "nanoscale flashlight," a team of Los Alamos National Laboratory scientists have applied a new nanoscale spectroscopic technique to studies of the collective oscillations of electrons in individual gold nanoparticles and their assemblies. A deeper understanding of these oscillations and their interactions will not only provide a foundation for research in the new and emerging field of nanoplasmonics, but may have practical applications in the ultrasensitive detection of chemical and biological molecules.
Laboratory logo sales help local students
September 18 - Students and teachers who take part in the Northern New Mexico Math and Science Academy will soon have more resources at their disposal thanks to Los Alamos National Laboratory workers.
Los Alamos, Sandia, NM Tech to team on energetic materials research
September 16 - To reinvigorate U.S. research and development in explosives — including applications aimed at the terrorist threat — Los Alamos and Sandia national laboratories and the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology are establishing the Center for Energetic Materials and Energetic Devices, or CEMED.
Backhaus named top young innovator by Technology Review magazine
September 15 - The Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Technology Review magazine today announced that Los Alamos National Laboratory staff member Scott Backhaus is one of the world's 100 Top Young Innovators for 2003.
Los Alamos team develops rapid procedure for radioactivity in dirtybomb debris
September 10 -
One nightmare scenario: a terrorist dirty bomb is detonated in a major metropolitan area. Everyone's first question is "Who did it?"
One piece of the puzzle that would give law enforcement officials a head start in their search for potential suspects would be an accurate description of what radioactive materials are contained in the bomb debris. Standard isotope identification technology is relatively slow; the process can take 24 hours or more. Now a team of Los Alamos National Laboratory scientists has developed a new quick screening methodology to identify isotopes in dirty bomb debris, a procedure that can yield initial data in as few as six hours.
Sir Arthur C. Clarke to address Los Alamos Space-Elevator conference
September 9 - Sir Arthur C. Clarke, world-renowned science fiction author, will address the Second Annual Space Elevator Conference held Sept. 12-15 in Santa Fe. The event is co-sponsored by Los Alamos National Laboratory and the Institute for Scientific Research Inc. (ISR).
Los Alamos hosts Gamma-Ray Burst anniversary conference
September 8 - Scientists from around the world are convening this week to debate and share their latest research at the Gamma-Ray Burst 2003 Symposium in Santa Fe, September 9 – 12, 2003. Los Alamos National Laboratory is sponsoring the symposium, the largest of its type to date.
Los Alamos at work -- science and technology initiatives for counteringnuclear and radiological threats
September 5 - In an American Chemical Society presentation on Sunday, Sept. 7 Los Alamos staff member Tammy Taylor will talk about some of the latest work being done at Los Alamos in the area of nuclear and radiological threat mitigation.
Los Alamos delivers first accelerator for neutron source project
September 5 - A multi-lab effort to build the world's most powerful source of neutrons took a giant step forward last week thanks to accelerator technology designed and built by Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Los Alamos completes inquiry into material accounting discrepancy
September 4 - Security and safety specialists at Los Alamos National Laboratory have completed a special inquiry into an inventory discrepancy involving an extremely small amount of low-purity plutonium oxide and have recommended changes that will enhance the Laboratory's nuclear material accounting and handling procedures. The internal inquiry was undertaken at the request of Director G. Peter Nanos.
Laboratory licenses environmental monitor
September 4 - Los Alamos National Laboratory has licensed an environmental monitoring tool to Advanced Realtime Technologies (ART) LLC.
Research Quarterly opens with a bang
September 2 - The Los Alamos Research Quarterly Summer 2003 issue, features low-smoke pyrotechnics is online at http://www.lanl.gov/quarterly/ and distributed to managers and an external audience of Laboratory funding agencies, congress and partners this month.
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AUGUST
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Airborne sensor technology assists emergency responders
August 27 - airborne sensor technolgoy, emergency responders, detect and mapping hazardous and toxic chemical plumes, ASPECT, Airborne Spectral Photometric Collection Tchnology
Director announces newest Laboratory Fellows
August 26 - Los Alamos National Laboratory Director G. Peter Nanos has selected seven Los Alamos staff members as Laboratory Fellows, the Laboratory's highest scientific honor. The honor is given yearly to technical staff members who have sustained a high level of excellence in programs important to the Laboratory's mission, made important scientific discoveries that lead to widespread use, or been recognized as leaders in their fields both within and outside of the Laboratory.
Scientists explore complex nature of superconductivity
August 21 - Researchers from the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (NHMFL) at Los Alamos National Laboratory believe they have discovered evidence to support leading theories about the underlying mechanism of high-temperature superconductivity. Through research in high magnetic fields, they hope to have made one more step toward a complete understanding of this complex phenomenon.
Los Alamos researchers measure atmospheric isotope buildup
August 21 - Researchers at Los Alamos National Laboratory have shown that deuterium, a naturally occurring stable isotope of hydrogen, concentrates itself in molecular hydrogen (H2) in a key layer of the atmosphere. The finding lends important insight into the natural cycle of molecular hydrogen and could have ramifications for the use of fuel cells as an alternative energy source.
Girrens new chief of Los Alamos Engineering Division
August 19 - Steven P. Girrens, a mechanical engineer and 24-year Los Alamos National Laboratory veteran, is the new leader of the Laboratory's Engineering Sciences and Applications Division.
2003 Hazmat Challenge features Chem/Bio weapons response
August 18 - The largest field of contestants, including for the first time teams from outside New Mexico, and an action-packed schedule of events highlight the 2003 New Mexico State Hazmat Challenge, Aug. 19 through 22 at Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Laboratory releases pay equity study
August 18 - As promised by Director G. Peter Nanos, Los Alamos National Laboratory today released a study of pay equity and hiring practices at the Laboratory.
Los Alamos to get Lightning computer system from Linux Networx
August 14 - Los Alamos National Laboratory has selected Linux Networx to design, integrate and deliver one of the largest Linux clusters ever built, with a theoretical peak of 11.26 trillion operations per second.
Biggest cosmic explosions also may propel fastest objects in universe
August 13 - The most powerful explosions in the universe, gamma-ray bursts, may generate the most energetic particles in the universe, known as ultrahigh-energy cosmic rays (UHECRs), according to a new analysis of observations from NASA's Compton Gamma-Ray Observatory.The most powerful explosions in the universe, gamma-ray bursts, may generate the most energetic particles in the universe, known as ultrahigh-energy cosmic rays (UHECRs), according to a new analysis of observations from NASA's Compton Gamma-Ray Observatory.
University of California television programming now available on Los Alamos commmunity television PAC 8
August 8 - University of California Television programming is now on Public Access Television Channel 8, Los Alamos' community television station. The University of California operates Los Alamos National Laboratory for the Department of Energy.
Laboratory lifts fire restrictions
August 8 - As a result of recent rainstorms, the local wildland fire conditions have dropped from "extreme" to "high." Conditions have improved to the point that the wildland restrictions imposed on July 10, 2003 are rescinded effective at 5 p.m. today.
Two Los Alamos workers contaminated
August 8 - Two Los Alamos National Laboratory employees were contaminated during routine inventory work on Tuesday afternoon at the Plutonium Processing Facility at Technical Area 55.
Omega Bridge repair work could affect traffic flow
August 1 - Repair work scheduled to begin the week of August 4 on the concrete substructure of Los Alamos Canyon Bridge may necessitate closure of one lane of traffic for brief periods from time to time.
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JULY
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Laboratory announces new principal deputy associate director for administration
July 24 - Carolyn E. Zerkle has been selected as the new principal deputy associate director to Richard Marquez, associate director for administration. The directorate includes business and financial management, human resources, information management and communications functions within the Laboratory.
Internet speed mark in Guinness World Records Book
July 24 - Quick now, who holds the land-speed record for sending data over the Internet? If you pulled out your Guinness World Records book and said Los Alamos National Laboratory, you might earn a pint of the dark brew for which the donnybrook-deciding tome is named.
Los Alamos releases new maps of Mars water
July 24 - new maps of likely sites of water on Mars showcase their association with geologic features such as Vallis Marineris, the largest canyon in the solar system.
Steve Yarbro heads Los Alamos Nuclear Materials Division
July 18 - Stephen L. Yarbro, a chemical engineer and 20-year Los Alamos National Laboratory veteran, is the new leader of the Laboratory's Nuclear Materials Technology Division.
New Laboratory Policy Office to improve Lab-wide policies and procedures
July 17 - Los Alamos National Laboratory Director George P. Nanos has named M. Diana Webb to lead the Director's Policy Office, a new organization that will streamline and consolidate policy functions at the institution. The Policy Office will report to the Director's Executive Chief of Staff, advise senior managers on policy issues, and assist all Laboratory organizations with matters related to internal policy and procedures.
Institutional Planning and Evaluation Office to focus on the future
July 17 - In order to improve Los Alamos National Laboratory's institutional planning, analysis of corporate strategy and goals, and evaluation and assessment of programmatic performance director G. Peter Nanos is establishing an Institutional Planning and Evaluation Office and has named Ping Lee office director.
Low-level perchlorate detection method shows promise
July 17 - A Los Alamos National Laboratory evaluation of a relatively new method to detect miniscule amounts of perchlorate in water indicates that the detection method holds promise in detecting perchlorate at concentrations of less than one part per billion, which could further strengthen and improve the Laboratory's environmental surveillance capabilities. The study — done in conjunction with personnel from the New Mexico Environment Department and U.S. Department of Energy — also indicates that Northern New Mexico waters may have trace concentrations of perchlorate that are well below any proposed safe-drinking-water standard.
Voltage issue identified in Los Alamos flash X-ray machine
July 16 - Los Alamos National Laboratory and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have identified a component performance issue during early commissioning work for the second axis of the Dual Axis Radiographic Hydrodynamic Test Facility at Los Alamos.
DOE-LASO, Los Alamos National Laboratory and Los Alamos County reach agreement on traffic control enforcement
July 16 - The Los Alamos National Laboratory, the U.S. Department of Energy's Los Alamos Site Office, and the County of Los Alamos have reached an agreement that allows county police officers to resume enforcement of state and local traffic laws on NNSA owned roadways in and around the Laboratory. The Memorandum of Agreement was ratified by the Los Alamos County Council last evening.
Severe fire danger necessitates wildland access restrictions
July 10 - Effective immediately, Laboratory managers have closed all Lab-controlled wilderness areas to all nonwork-related activities as a result of extreme fire danger, lingering severe drought conditions, pine beetle infestation and lack of available fire fighting resources. Similar restrictions were imposed last summer as wildland fire conditions elevated to extreme levels.
Los Alamos captures eight R&D 100 Awards
July 9 - Scientists at Los Alamos National Laboratory have captured eight of R&D Magazine's 2003 R&D 100 Awards, more than any other Department of Energy laboratory. The University of California managed National Laboratories, Los Alamos, Lawrence Berkeley and Lawrence Livermore combined for a total of 16 awards.
"Reflections" reflects on history, scientific responsibility
July 8 - As part of its 60th Anniversary celebration, Los Alamos National Laboratory will participate in an educational outreach event on Saturday, July 12, that should give unique insight and provide contemporary context for the controversial play Copenhagen, to be presented by Santa Fe Stages at the Lensic Performing Arts Center later that evening.
Los Alamos names Chief Information Officer
July 7 - Raymond Kenneth Neff has been named chief information officer for Los Alamos National Laboratory, succeeding Richard W. Kendall, who has retired.
Human genes can predict AIDS progression rate
July 2 - A Los Alamos National Laboratory researcher and her colleagues have found that people with less common types of proteins on their white blood cells seem to mount a better immune response against the Human Immunodeficiency Virus — the virus that causes AIDS — and tend to fight progression of the disease better than people with common white blood cell proteins.
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JUNE
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Scientists study carbon exchange in Valles Caldera grasslands
June 30 - Over the past nine months, University of California scientists at Los Alamos National Laboratory have been working as part of the AmeriFlux carbon exchange research project with researchers from the Valles Caldera National Preserve (VCNP) and Colorado State University using sophisticated eddy monitors--monitors that detect minute changes in wind flow--to study carbon dioxide flow variations and grassland carbon cycle dynamics in a small section of the Valles Caldera. From these wind and moisture eddy current studies, the team hopes to help climate scientists and policy makers around the world gain a better understanding of the surprisingly complicated role that grasslands play in ecosystem carbon exchange.
Investigation finds Laboratory employee innocent in Mustang case
June 26 - A University of California and Los Alamos National Laboratory internal investigation into the allegation that a Laboratory employee attempted to purchase a Mustang automobile with government funds has uncovered evidence that the employee was not responsible for any wrongdoing in the case.
Laboratory hosting business town hall meeting today in Santa Fe
June 24 - Los Alamos National Laboratory is hosting a town-hall meeting today in Santa Fe to hear input from area business owners about how the Laboratory can continue to improve its business practices and better assist regional businesses.
Laboratory sponsors Safety and Security Day June 26
June 20 - Los Alamos National Laboratory and Los Alamos County are sponsoring the fifth annual "Community Safety and Security Day" from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 26 at Ashley Pond in downtown Los Alamos. The event is free and open to the public.
Laboratory discovers material accounting discrepancy
June 18 - During a routine materials transfer at Los Alamos National Laboratory a discrepancy was identified in the systems used to catalog materials, leading to the Laboratory's inability to fully account for two low-purity analytical samples of plutonium-oxide. The total amount of nuclear material involved is very small, but due to security requirements the specific quantity cannot be disclosed.
McClelland named to experimental physics post
June 17 - John McClelland has been named Deputy Associate Director for Experimental Physics in the Weapons Physics Directorate at Los Alamos National Laboratory. The appointment by Raymond Juzaitis, Associate Director for Weapons Physics, was made late last week.
Bradbury Science Museum lecture series begins Monday; part of Museum'ssixth annual Astronomy Days
June 13 - A series of six evening lectures begin Monday, June 16, at Los Alamos National Laboratory's Bradbury Science Museum with a discussion about water on Mars by Laboratory scientist Bill Feldman.
Team finds immediate predecessor of modern humans
June 12 - An international team of scientists, including a researcher from Los Alamos National Laboratory, has discovered fossilized skulls that lend further credence to the hypothesis that modern humankind originated in Africa.
Southwestern Consortium pursues radio telescope project
June 11 - Working closely with Los Alamos National Laboratory as part of the Southwest Consortium, officials at the University of New Mexico announced today that they are leading the effort to propose a new low frequency radio astronomy observatory be built in a region covering New Mexico and Western Texas. The planned Low Frequency Array (LOFAR) radio telescope will be similar to the Very Large Array (VLA) telescope near Socorro, N.M. but will be more widely distributed across the region and will operate at longer wavelengths.
Los Alamos National Laboratory interim director names executive chief of staff
June 3 - Los Alamos National Laboratory Interim Director George "Pete" Nanos announced today the selection of Judith C. Kaye as his new executive chief of staff. The appointment is effective immediately and will encompass numerous administrative and management responsibilities.
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MAY
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Networking meeting June 4 pairs up Cerro Grande Rehabilitation projectcontractors, federal agencies
May 30 - In an effort to demonstrate Los Alamos National Laboratory's continued commitment to small businesses in Northern New Mexico communities, the Laboratory is hosting a meeting June 4 to introduce to various government purchasing agencies small businesses that did work for Los Alamos' Cerro Grande Rehabilitation Project.
Learn about snakes Tuesday at Los Alamos' Bradbury Science Museum
May 30 - Los Alamos National Laboratory's Bradbury Science Museum is hosting its annual lecture on snakes at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday (June 3). "> Laboratory sponsors Northern New Mexico Federal Procurement Day
May 29 - Los Alamos National Laboratory is partnering with several agencies to improve procurement opportunities for small regional businesses by sponsoring Northern New Mexico Federal Procurement Day, or "Fed Day," June 4 at San Juan Pueblo.
Los Alamos disputes parts of IG audit of weapon X-ray facility
May 28 - Some criticisms by the Department of Energy's Office of the Inspector General aimed at management of a project to build the world's most capable flash X-ray machine are invalid, Los Alamos National Laboratory Director George "Pete" Nanos said today.
Research Quarterly showcases Lab's national defense science and technology
May 28 - The spring 2003 issue of Los Alamos Research Quarterly, a Laboratory publication initiated last fall, and is now online www.lanl.gov/quarterly/ and int.lanl.gov/quarterly] and being distributed to master management and an external audience of Laboratory funding agencies, congress and partners.
XMM-Newton satellite uncovers diffuse X-ray emission and the first accreting X-ray pulsar in Andromeda Galaxy
May 26 - In the most sensitive X-ray survey of our neighboring galaxy, Andromeda (M31), the X-ray Multi-Mirror satellite observatory (XMM-Newton) has uncovered hundreds of X-ray sources and provided new insights into the nature of the interstellar medium in the spiral arms of our own galaxy as well as those of Andromeda.
Los Alamos' Business Operations Division restructured
May 22 - New Chief Financial Officer and Supply Chain Management divisions have been created as part of a restructuring of Los Alamos National Laboratory's business operations. The new divisions will absorb the duties and functions of Los Alamos' present Business Operations Division.
Lab upgrades to Security Condition Two
May 20 - Consistent with national terrorist threat level orange, announced today by the Bush administration, the National Nuclear Security Administration has directed Los Alamos National Laboratory to upgrade to Security Condition (SECON) two.
New fire danger requires new emergency response
May 16 - Due to unique forest conditions, this fire season has Los Alamos County, Los Alamos Schools and Laboratory emergency managers recommending that evacuation as a protective action during wildfire may not be the way to go. Instead, they are advocating "shelter-in-place" as a way to safely ride out this year's potential fires, which are anticipated to be small, hot and fast.
Los Alamos' Bowles wins top Russian science prize
May 15 - A Los Alamos neutrino physicist has received the top scientific prize awarded by the Russian Academy of Sciences' Institute for Nuclear Research.
Hawkins tapped for new special projects role at Los Alamos
May 15 - Los Alamos National Laboratory Interim Director George P. Nanos today announced the assignment of Houston T. Hawkins to a new position within the director's office, that of special advisor to the director. The position will focus on projects with special security and operational requirements for the Laboratory.
Laboratory employees make record contribution to Santa Fe County 2002United Way campaign
May 12 - Employees of Los Alamos National Laboratory were recognized recently at a ceremony in Santa Fe as a top contributor to the United Way of Santa Fe County's 2002 giving campaign.
Los Alamos, DHS guests dedicate homeland security center
May 1 - Los Alamos National Laboratory's Center for Homeland Security will host key U.S. Department of Homeland Security visitors for a special dedication ceremony today. The Center is the key contact point at the Laboratory for organizations seeking scientific and technical assistance in areas related to homeland security.
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APRIL
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Homeland security lecture series at UNM-LA
April 30 - Los Alamos National Laboratory's Center for Homeland Security announces a weeklong public lecture series on homeland security. The series, part of the Laboratory's 60th anniversary celebrations, will be held Monday, May 5 through Friday, May 9 at the University of New Mexico-Los Alamos.
Statement from George P. (Pete) Nanos, Interim Director, Los Alamos National Laboratory
April 30 - The following comments from George P. (Pete) Nanos, interim director, Los Alamos National Laboratory, are provided in response to the statement issued by Department of Energy Secretary Abraham concerning the future management contract process for Los Alamos National Laboratory:
Laboratory's Mee named U.S. Minority Small Business Advocate of Year
April 29 - Stephen Mee, program manager of Los Alamos National Laboratory's Cerro Grande Rehabilitation Project Office, has been named the national Minority Small Business Advocate of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Taylor, Farrar garner Los Alamos leadership prize
April 24 - Los Alamos National Laboratory has honored staff members Toni Taylor and Chuck Farrar with the 2003 Fellows Prize for Outstanding Leadership in Science and Engineering.
Los Alamos employees' scholarship fund awards 47 scholarships
April 24 - Forty-seven high school seniors and college students are receiving 2002-2003 Los Alamos National Laboratory Employees' Scholarship Fund scholarships at an award ceremony Saturday in Santa Fe.
Science Circus April 29 at Laboratory's Bradbury Science Museum
April 24 - Hands-on science activities and demonstrations for elementary school age children designed to make science fun can be found at the 10th annual Science Circus from 5 to 7 p.m., April 29, at Los Alamos National Laboratory's Bradbury Science Museum
University of California, Los Alamos announce engineering education initiative
April 22 - The University of California, San Diego (UCSD) and Los Alamos National Laboratory today announced plans for a joint education initiative to train engineers in disciplines that support Los Alamos' mission of enhancing global security.
Los Alamos restores U.S. ability to make nuclear weapons
April 22 - Los Alamos National Laboratory has successfully made the first nuclear weapons pit in 14 years that meets specifications for use in the U.S. stockpile.
Albuquerque Academy team takes top prize
April 22 - A computer team from Albuquerque Academy won the top prize Tuesday in the 13th annual New Mexico High School Adventures in Supercomputing Challenge at the Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Los Alamos National Laboratory disputes assertions made by Department of Energy Inspector General
April 21 - Los Alamos National Laboratory Interim Director George P. (Pete) Nanos today expressed disagreement with findings contained in a report issued by the Department of Energy's Inspector General addressing unallowable costs. The report claims that more than $14 million in costs reimbursed to the laboratory should be considered unallowable.
Public meeting "Water, drought and New Mexico" to focus on how Los Alamos science can aid water policy
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Community recognition ceremonies planned as celebration of Los Alamos National Laboratory's 60th anniversary continues
April 17 - Los Alamos National Laboratory has invited leaders from neighboring communities, New Mexico's congressional delegation and governor, officials from the University of California, and leaders of the U.S. Department of Energy and its National Nuclear Security Administration to events marking the Laboratory's 60th Anniversary on Tuesday, April 22.
Los Alamos meets nuclear safety requirements
April 16 - Los Alamos National Laboratory has completed safety analyses for all its nuclear facilities, meeting a significant deadline and major new federal requirements.
Lab returns to Security Condition Three
April 16 - At the direction of the Department of Energy, Los Alamos National Laboratory has changed its Security Condition (SECON) to an enhanced SECON-3, consistent with the national threat level yellow. The Laboratory had been at a higher state of alert, SECON-2, since March 18.
New Mexico students plan adventures in Supercomputing Challenge at Los Alamos National Laboratory next week
April 15 - About 150 high-school students from throughout New Mexico will be at Los Alamos National Laboratory on Monday and Tuesday, April 21-22, for the 13th annual New Mexico High School Adventures in Supercomputing Challenge and Awards Expo.
Wastewater treatment plant to install filtration system
April 15 - As part of Los Alamos National Laboratory's continuing commitment to environmental protection, Laboratory officials today announced that the Laboratory's High Explosives Wastewater Treatment Facility is being fitted with a new treatment system to eliminate potential perchlorate contamination from its effluent.
Statement by George P. (Pete) Nanos, Interim Director of LANL
April 10 - Statement by George P. (Pete) Nanos, Interim Director, Los Alamos National Laboratory regarding the University of California release of the John Layton/PricewaterhouseCoopers external review of the Laboratory's procurement processes:
"Wildfire 2003" public meeting set for April 15
April 9 - Prolonged drought conditions, the impact of dead fuels on fire behavior and the continuing infestation by the bark beetle are among topics that will be addressed at the fifth annual "Wildfire 2003" public meeting from 5 to 9 p.m., April 15, in Graves Hall at the United Church, 2525 Canyon Road in Los Alamos. Cosponsored by Los Alamos National Laboratory's Public Interface Design Study and the Interagency Wildfire Management Team (IWMT), "Wildfire 2003" is free and open to the public.
Acting Deputy Director named at Los Alamos National Laboratory
April 7 - Los Alamos National Laboratory's Interim Director George P. "Pete" Nanos today announced the appointment of Carolyn Mangeng as the laboratory's acting deputy director.
Enter, Albert named 2003 Outstanding Women by State Commission
April 3 - Jane Enter and Diane Albert, technical staff members at Los Alamos National Laboratory, have been selected to receive a 2003 Governor's Award for Outstanding New Mexico Women.
Celebration of Los Alamos National Laboratory's 60th anniversary begins April 7
April 2 - An anniversary address by Interim Director Pete Nanos, awarding of two Los Alamos Medals and a forum with four former Laboratory directors on April 7 will kick off six months of celebrations of Los Alamos National Laboratory's 60th Anniversary.
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MARCH
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Laboratory's Mee named Minority Small Business Advocate of Year
March 31 - Stephen Mee, program manager of Los Alamos National Laboratory's Cerro Grande Rehabilitation Project Office, has been named the Minority Small Business Advocate of the Year for New Mexico by the federal Small Business Administration.
Los Alamos weapons X-ray facility completed
March 31 - Los Alamos National Laboratory has completed construction of the second stage of the world's most powerful flash X-ray machine, a key experimental tool needed to study how aging nuclear weapons behave in the absence of nuclear testing.
Thinning crews are working in Pajarito Acres area
March 25 - Forest-thinning work associated with the Laboratory's Cerro Grande Rehabilitation Project begins this week in the White Rock area south of the Pajarito Acres subdivision and east of N.M. 4.
New high-purity plutonium sources produced at Los Alamos
March 21 - For the first time since 1987, new high-purity plutonium sources for use as primary analytical chemistry standards have been produced at Los Alamos National Laboratory using a new extrusion method developed at the Laboratory.
Laboratory flips the mercury 'off' switch
March 21 - Mercury, that silvery liquid metal ubiquitous in switches, pressure gauges and thermometers, is an environmental bad-boy and toxic to humans through inhalation, skin contact and ingestion. It is easily spilled and can go unnoticed in aging lab equipment.
Cosmic particles find potential role in homeland security
March 20 - Fragments of cosmic rays could someday lead to the detection of smuggled nuclear materials, according to researchers at Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Lab upgrades to Security Condition 2
March 18 - Consistent with national terrorist threat level orange, announced last evening by President Bush, the National Nuclear Security Administration has directed Los Alamos National Laboratory to upgrade to Security Condition (SECON) two.
Northern New Mexico girls learn about math, science through Expanding Your Horizons program
March 5 - An estimated 150 teenage girls from around Northern and Central New Mexico will discover the wonderment of math and science as participants in the national Expanding Your Horizons program March 11 at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church Parish Hall in Los Alamos.
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FEBRUARY
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Laboratory honors Year 2002 innovators
February 28 - Outstanding work by researchers at Los Alamos National Laboratory who received patents in 2002 has been honored with Laboratory Patent and Licensing Awards.
Lab returns to Security Condition Three
February 28 - Los Alamos National Laboratory has changed its Security Condition (SECON) to an enhanced SECON-3, consistent with the national threat level yellow. The Laboratory had been at a higher state of alert, SECON-2, since Feb. 7.
Los Alamos creates technology maturation fund
February 25 - Los Alamos National Laboratory has announced the first five awards in a new technology maturation funding program. The purpose of the funding is to give Laboratory inventions a boost in moving from the laboratory to the marketplace.
Inventory weakness identified, remedied
February 25 - Weakness in the process for firearms inventory was recently identified during an investigation of firearms internal controls at Los Alamos National Laboratory. The weakness pointed out an inability to quickly confirm that all firearms owned by the Laboratory were accounted for.
Los Alamos researcher Tiee receives national award
February 20 - Joe J. Tiee of Los Alamos National Laboratory's Physical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy Group has been named 2003 Asian American Engineer of the Year by the Chinese Institute of Engineers.
Los Alamos National Laboratory names Goverment Relations director
February 20 - Los Alamos National Laboratory Associate Director for Administration Richard A. Marquez today announced the appointment of Patrick D. Woehrle as the Laboratory's Government Relations Office Director.
Los Alamos, Sandia National Laboratories to host Homeland Security workshop for state, local responders
February 18 - Los Alamos National Laboratory's Center for Homeland Security, in partnership with Sandia National Laboratories, is announcing a homeland security workshop for local, state and regional first responders.
Tension between atomic secrecy and scholarship continues, says Los Alamos historian
February 15 - The secrecy created by the inventors of the atom bomb and later written into law by Congress continues to fascinate and frustrate historians, says Los Alamos National Laboratory archivist Roger Meade.
Los Alamos makes first map of ice on Mars
February 15 - Lurking just beneath the surface of Mars is enough water to cover the entire planet ankle-deep, says Los Alamos National Laboratory scientist Bill Feldman.
Los Alamos researcher quantifies meteor false alarm rate for nuclear test monitoring system
February 14 - A Los Alamos National Laboratory researcher is helping to provide an extra measure of confidence in an international array of listening posts that keep an ear out for clandestine nuclear weapons tests.
Los Alamos National Laboratory discloses improper computer code licensing
February 14 - Los Alamos National Laboratory Interim Director George P. (Pete) Nanos today disclosed that a Laboratory employee improperly sold licenses to unclassified computer code from 1992 until 1999.
New travel card program begins in March
February 13 - Effective March 1, 2003, Los Alamos National Laboratory will implement a new travel card program replacing the current contract with Diner's Club. This new program is the result of a competitive bid process and is not related to the Laboratory's purchase card system.
Los Alamos National Laboratory names David McCumber new Communications and External Relations division leader
February 13 - Los Alamos National Laboratory Associate Director for Administration Richard A. Marquez today announced the appointments of a new Communications and External Relations Division Leader and a new Director of Public Affairs.
Permeable barrier will reduce Mortandad pollution
February 13 - Researchers at Los Alamos National Laboratory have installed a "pollution trap" in Mortandad Canyon to capture chemicals and radionuclides.
New Project Management division leader on the job
February 13 - Los Alamos National Laboratory is currently involved in one of the most extensive building programs in its 60-year history. Additionally, the Laboratory is committed to expanding project-management principles to science and technology projects.
Lab upgrades to Security Condition Two
February 7 - Consistent with national terrorist threat level orange, announced today by the U.S. Attorney General, the Department of Energy has directed Los Alamos National Laboratory to upgrade to Security Condition (SECON) two, the same level in effect immediately after the events of Sept. 11, 2001, and again on Sept. 9, 2002.
Laboratory officials sign support services contract
February 5 - Officials from Los Alamos National Laboratory and KSL Services Joint Venture are signing a contract formalizing KSL Services as Los Alamos' new site support services contractor.
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JANUARY
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Los Alamos Office of Science Program leader named
January 28 - B. Raymond Stults, former Associate Lab Director for Environmental and Energy Sciences at Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory, has been named Office Director for the DOE Office of Science Programs at the Los Alamos.
Wonder of a solar eclipse discussed at Bradbury Science Museum talk Jan. 30
January 24 - A total eclipse of the sun isn't something that happens frequently. Last month, Los Alamos astrophysicist Stephen Becker traveled to Ceduna, South Australia to view such a phenomenon.
Business Operations Division restructured
January 24 - Los Alamos National Laboratory Associate Director for Administration Richard A. Marquez and University of California Vice President for Financial Management Anne Broome today announced the immediate restructure of the Laboratory's Business Operations Division.
Frontiers in Science lecture series resumes Jan. 29 with talk on neutrinos
January 23 - Los Alamos National Laboratory's Frontiers in Science Public Lecture Series resumes on Jan. 29 with a lecture on neutrinos and their importance in the universe.
Office of Security Inquiries restructured
January 23 - In an ongoing effort to fundamentally change the University of California's audit oversight of Los Alamos National Laboratory, the waste, fraud and abuse inquiry function of the Laboratory's Office of Security Inquiries (OSI) has been transferred to the Audits and Assessments Office, reporting directly to UC Auditor Patrick Reed.
Three new Los Alamos National Laboratory Fellows prize winners selected for 2002
January 22 - Los Alamos National Laboratory technical staff members Carole Burns of Chemistry Division, Robert Hixson of High Explosives Science and Roman Movshovich of Condensed Matter and Thermal Physics are the recent recipients of the 2002 Laboratory Fellows Prize.
Laboratory hires new MST division director
January 21 - Former Los Alamos scientist Paul S. Follansbee has been selected as the new director of the Laboratory's Materials Science and Technology Division. Follansbee succeeds Ross Lemons, who resigned in October 2002 after serving as division director since 1993.
Fire rehabilitation projects to end
January 17 - The Laboratory today announced that work on several post-fire rehabilitation projects has been suspended pending further budget review by the U.S. Department of Energy. Approximately $75 million of expenditures are affected by this review.
Monitoring equipment appears to have been tampered with
January 16 - Personnel at Los Alamos National Laboratory today discovered that environmental monitoring equipment had been tampered with and that Laboratory property had been contaminated with an unknown, non-radioactive substance.
Three new Senior Fellows named
January 13 - Los Alamos National Laboratory has named three long-time Lab researchers as Senior Laboratory Fellows. They are Greg Canavan of the Physics Division, Hans Frauenfelder of the Center for Nonlinear Studies and Geoffrey West of Los Alamos' Elementary Particles and Field Theory group.
