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Sandia Now - A half-hour television interview program that features guests from Sandia National Laboratories' California site. Broadcast on Community Television Channel 30 in the Tri-Valley area, the show is hosted by Mike Janes and features top scientists and research experts from Sandia. Topics include Sandia's microfluidics technology, hydrogen research, facility protection and other homeland security efforts, and the laboratory's community outreach activities. "Sandia Now" can be seen on Channel 30 in Livermore, Pleasanton, Dublin, and San Ramon, as well as on streaming video.
 Sandia NOW — Sandia/CA vice president Paul Hommert, July 2007 (27:27)Mike speaks with Sandia/California vice president Paul Hommert for the full half-hour. Paul discusses his background, vision for Sandia/California, and a number of current research activities. Included are discussions on the Reliable Replacement Warhead (RRW), bioenergy, and homeland security. |
Photonics West and fiber lasers — April 2007 (29:13)
A key Sandia program initiative involves the creation of a new generation of compact, efficient, laser sources based on optical fibers. Focusing on this exciting area of research, "Sandia Now" host Mike Janes takes you inside "Photonics West", North America's largest commercial exhibition on optics, lasers, biomedical optics, optoelectronic components, and imaging technologies. In addition to "Photonics West" coverage, correspondent Jennifer Hallstrom reports on several other activities happening back at Sandia.
Coal combustion and Biofuels — January 2007 (27:55)
Can coal be used to help pave the way toward a hydrogen economy? Mike interviews research scientist Chris Shaddix from Sandia's Combustion Research Facility about the energy-producing advantages of coal. In the show's second segment, Sandia's Grant Heffelfinger discusses the lab's biofuels activities, including partnerships with Monsanto Company and LiveFuels and the Bay Area's Joint Bio-Energy Institute.
Interns 2006, RDCDS — September 2006 (27:26)
Each year a new crop of students from all over the country come to Livermore to experience an internship at Sandia National Laboratories. Reporter Jennifer Hallstrom talks with a handful of these students to find out what they're working on and what makes an internship at Sandia worthwhile. Mike Janes reports on the latest Sandia news and developments and talks with chemical engineer, Ben Wu about RDCDS (Rapidly Deployable Chemical Detection System), recently tested at an Oakland A's homestand.
TufFoam/BROOM — July 2006 (25:55)
LeRoy Whinnery, Polymer Scientist in the Materials Sciences department at Sandia discusses TufFoam®, the low density, environmentally friendly foam that is making its way into the surfboard blank industry. Also, Jane Anne Lamph, Sandia engineer and business development associate, talks about BROOM — Building Restoration Operations Optimization Model — Sandia's software system developed for managing the collection, visualization, and analysis of environmental sampling data.
Sandia/California's 50th Anniversary — April-August 2006 (27:12)
Sandia/California celebrates its golden anniversary year in 2006, so "Sandia Now" takes a look at the site's history and provides an inside peek into the lab's recent anniversary celebration. Ron Stoltz, who served as the event chair for the Celebration/Rededication, is interviewed, and various speakers from the celebration are also featured.
Supercomputing show in Seattle — January-March 2005 (24:45)
"Sandia Now" again reports from the floor of the Supercomputing show, this time in Seattle, Washington. Among those Sandians interviewed are Ken Washington, Barry Hess, Curtis Janssen, Mitch Williams, and Philippe Pebay. In addition, several news updates from back at Sandia are featured, including items on the Holiday Spirit campaign, border security software, airport protection, the Combustion Research Facility's 25th Anniversary, and others.
CRF 25th Anniversary
CRF recognizes 25 years of research — November/December 2005 (29:35)
Sandia's Combustion Research Facility (CRF) turns 25 years old this year, and "Sandia Now" looks to the future by interviewing several current CRF researchers and scientists. Among those interviewed are Jackie Chen, Rob Barlow, Chris Shaddix, Chris White, John Dec, Dahv Kliner, and Craig Taatjes.
Supercomputing 2004 in Pittsburgh — April/May 2005 (25:35)
Ken Washington, Ginny To, Ann Gentile, and Jamie VanRandwyk are among those Sandians interviewed at the 2004 Supercomputing trade show, held this year in Pittsburgh. Topics covered include StorCloud and InfoStar. The episode also includes news updates from Sheryl Stewart on the Explosive Destruction System, ARM-UAV, and Sandia partnerships with General Motors, Tenix Corporation and CH2M Hill.
Hydrogen Storage; 2004 Student Interns; DISL Dedication; Emergency Responders — July 2004 (29:30)
Jim Wang, manager of the analytical materials science department, discusses SNL/CA's "Center of Excellence" for the development of metal hydride storage materials. Also, public relations intern Janine Scott introduces viewers to this year's crop of summer interns. The program also includes news updates on the DISL dedication ceremony and the recent emergency responders forum held here on-site.
Remote Sensing and Benefits — March 2004 (28:06)
Tom Kulp, a scientist in Sandia's remote sensing and diagnostics department, discusses BAGI and gas imaging. In addition, manager Robert Petro of the Benefits and Health Services department talks about the various benefits offered by Sandia.
Supercomputing 2003 — December 2003 (28:59)
Phoenix is the site of this year's Supercomputing trade show, and "Sandia Now" is there to capture the festivities. Sandia's Scott Cranford, Ann Gentile, Barry Hess, Curtis Janssen, Larry Rahn, Tim Toole, and Ken Washington are among those interviewed.
Hydrogen and Community Outreach — November 2003 (27:08)
Jay Keller, Sandia's Hydrogen Program Manager, discusses the lab's hydrogen research programs. Sheryl Stewart, Community Relations and Protocol Officer,then offers insight into Sandia's community outreach efforts.
MicroChemlab hand-held device and the Center for Cyber Defenders (CCD) — August 2003 (29:05)
Julie Fruetel walks us through Sandia's MicroChemLab technology, a device designed for first-responders that detects harmful agents quickly and accurately. Then, the CCD's John Howard describes the Center for Cyber Defenders, its mission, and current projects.
State of the Labs, 2003 — May 2003 (28:13)
Paul Robinson and Joan Woodard offer their insights on Sandia's recent achievements and future plans. Learn how our leaders see Sandia's role in the emerging new threats to the nation's security, and other challenges.
Safeguarding transportation facilities and Sandia's EDS system (29:00)
Susanna Gordon explains how PROTECT and PROACT are protecting subway and airport facilities, while Brent Haroldsen offers an update on the Explosive Destruction System (EDS). On-the-spot reporter Sheryl Stewart also offers a news update.
Supercomputing 2002. "Sandia Now" visits the annual Supercomputing event in Baltimore — December 2002 (28:00)
Sandia's Ken Washington, Helen Chen, Rob Armstrong, Matt Leininger, Larry Rahn, Nina Berry, and Robert Mariano are among those interviewed.
ARM/UAV & technology transfer — November 2002 (27:58)
Sandia"s Will Bolton talks to Sheryl Stewart about the Atmospheric Radiation Measurement - Unmanned Aerospace Vehicle (ARM-UAV) program, while Laura Santos discusses how Sandia works with the commercial sector.
Safeguarding against terrorism — October 2002 (29:02)
WMD-DAC and biotechnology. Dawn Manley discusses the Weapons of Mass Destruction Decision Analysis Center (WMD-DAC), and Malin Young and Anup Singh unveil Sandia's emerging biotechnology capability.
Summer Students 2002 |
Summer Students 2002 — September 2002 (27:15)
Sandia intern Danielle Beaver reports on Sandia's student intern program in a segment that also features Rose Ketchum from Recruiting & University Partnerships. Also: Dennis Beyer tells us about the Distributed Information Systems Laboratory (DISL) currently under construction. |
Barcode technology and materials research — August 2002 (29:00)
Sandia's Bill Even and Mark Horstemeyer discuss barcode and materials research, respectively, in 2002's "Sandia Now" debut.