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LANL Scientists Named SIAM Fellows for their Contributions to Mathematics
May 4 — Los Alamos National Laboratory scientists James M. “Mac” Hyman, Alan S. Perelson, David H. Sharp, and Burton B. “Burt” Wendroff are new Fellows of the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM).
Breaking the Ties that Bind: New Hope for Biomass Fuels
April 22 — Los Alamos National Laboratory researchers have discovered a potential chink in the armor of fibers that make the cell walls of certain inedible plant materials so tough. The insight ultimately could lead to a cost-effective and energy-efficient strategy for turning biomass into alternative fuels.
Albuquerque trio wins Supercomputing Challenge
April 21 — Erika DeBenedictis, Tony Huang, and Chris Hong from La Cueva High School in Albuquerque captured the top prize Tuesday in the 2009 New Mexico Supercomputing Challenge hosted by Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Lab Seeks Ideas for Venture Acceleration Fund
April 20 — Los Alamos National Laboratory is soliciting ideas for projects that facilitate the creation and growth of regional businesses based on Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) technology or expertise.
Earth Week Event All About Energy
April 17 — People all across Northern New Mexico can learn about how they can play a role in energy research and energy and fuel conservation at an upcoming Energy Town Hall in Los Alamos from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. April 21 at Fuller Lodge.
Los Alamos National Lab awards $753 million in contracts
April 16 — Los Alamos National Security, LLC recently awarded subcontracts for a total of more than $753 million to several small businesses.
Los Alamos National Laboratory captures eight NNSA Pollution Prevention awards
April 15 — Los Alamos National Laboratory employee teams and organizations earned eight 2009 Pollution Prevention awards from the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). The awards are based on an NNSA-wide competition that acknowledges pollution prevention, recycling, and affirmative procurement accomplishments.
Students showcase research at 19th Supercomputing Challenge Expo at Los Alamos National Laboratory
April 14 — More than 250 New Mexico middle- and high-school students and their teachers are at the Laboratory Monday and Tuesday, April 20-21, for judging and the awards ceremony in the 19th annual New Mexico Supercomputing Challenge.
Los Alamos National Laboratory cosponsors April 13 construction forum in Albuquerque
April 7 — Companies big and small can learn about upcoming construction projects and procurement opportunities at Los Alamos National Laboratory by attending a construction forum April 13 at the Hotel Albuquerque, 800 Rio Grande Blvd. N.W., in Albuquerque’s Old Town.
Los Alamos National Laboratory Cosponsors 30th Expanding Your Horizons Conference
March 16 — For the 30th consecutive year, middle- and high-school girls from New Mexico have the opportunity to participate in the Expanding Your Horizons conference.
