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Seasonal restrictions for projects in sensitive habitat began March 1. The Laboratory manages habitat for threatened or endangered species like the spotted owl.
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LANL in the News
- Los Alamos, Sandia get federal funds for projects
6 Aug 2009- Sandia and Los Alamos national laboratories are getting $56 million to fund three projects under a new initiative called Energy Frontier Research Centers.
- Los Alamos lab works to quicken disease monitoring
6 Aug 2009- LOS ALAMOS, N.M. Two out of every three diseases in humans originated in animals – witness the current swine flu pandemic – and a Los Alamos National Laboratory researcher believes that points to a need for better...
- Inside Look at Cellulose Provides Insight into Cotton Crystals
5 Aug 2009- Using a neutron beam to study nanocrystals, researchers have provided new information about hydrogen bonds that connect the building blocks of cellulose, the main molecule in cotton fibers and most other plant cell...
- Lightning inside hurricane could predict intensity
29 Jul 2009- They're deceptively simple-looking detectors: one an antenna with built-in GPS, the other electronic sensors inside a large, upside-down metal salad bowl. The sensors are the basis of a Los Alamos National Laboratory project studying lightning inside a hurricane to improve the accuracy and timeliness of forecasts for people in a storm's path.
- McMillan will lead Los Alamos weapons program
29 Jul 2009- An associate director at Los Alamos National Laboratory has been appointed to oversee the lab's weapons program. Charles McMillan succeeds Glenn Mara, who recently retired
- Vital Alert gains $2.5M investment
28 Jul 2009- Vital Alert, a New Mexico-based startup that presented at the Technology Ventures Corp.’s Equity Capital Symposium in May, received a $2.5 million investment from two Canadian venture capital firms in late...
- LANL, UNM to head $14.5M systems biology center
27 Jul 2009- Scientists from Los Alamos National Laboratory and the University of New Mexico will co-direct a newly formed National Center for Systems Biology. The National Institute for General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) – part of the National Institutes of Health – has approved...
- N.M. lab technologies get R&D 100 awards
24 Jul 2009- Los Alamos and Sandia national laboratories had 10 technologies named as part of this year's R&D 100 Awards. The awards, given by R&D Magazine, go to the best technological advances at universities, private corporations and government labs around the world.
- BioCel automation system: Taking the panic out of pandemics
23 Jul 2009- Los Alamos National Laboratory, UCLA and Agilent have teamed up to create a system that can sequence the DNA pattern of an influenza virus anywhere from 10 to 100 times faster than previous methods.
- LANL scientists win R&D awards
21 Jul 2009- Los Alamos National Laboratory scientists won four of R&D Magazine's 2009 R&D 100 Awards. Recognized as the “Oscars of Invention” by the Chicago Tribune, these awards honor the top 100 proven technological advances of the past year.
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Mission
The Laboratory's mission is to develop and apply science and technology to
- Ensure the safety, security, and reliability of the U.S. nuclear deterrent;
- Reduce global threats; and
- Solve other emerging national security challenges.
Year in Review 2007-2008
- As an innovator in the world of science, technology, and engineering, the Laboratory has made achievements that focus on safety, security, environmental stewardship, nuclear deterrence, threat reduction, operations, communications, and community involvement.
CMRR Gets a New Home
- Chemistry and Metallurgy Research Replacement (CMRR) Project aims to relocate several mission critical projects—analytical chemistry, materials characterization, and actinide research and development capabilities—to a newer facility.
The Chemistry and Metallurgy Research Replacement Facility (CMRR) Project has launched a website for informational and planning purposes, as a market research tool to determine the availability and adequacy of potential business sources before issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP). This is not a request for proposals or solicitation.
The project is seeking enclosure fabricators that can meet the Quality Assurance requirements of DOE Order 414.1C, Quality Assurance and 10CFR830, Subpart A, Nuclear Safety: Quality Assurance Requirements, using NQA-1-2000, Quality Assurance Requirements for Nuclear Facility Applications as the basis of its Quality Assurance Program. Click here for more information.
Posted 07.09.08
Products and Services Procured by the Laboratory
The Laboratory procures nearly $1 billion in products and services annually. This list is representative of what the Lab procures.
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- Are you interested in learning about the Laboratory? Visit the Bradbury Science Museum.
Giving
- Laboratory employees pledged a record $1 million to United Way programs in Northern New Mexico and Santa Fe during the recent Giving Campaign. A dollar-for-dollar match by LANS brought the total contribution to $2 million. Read the story about United Way giving
Volunteering
- Los Alamos National Laboratory is proud to be a member of the VolunteerMatch community. Visit the VolunteerMatch website and learn how you can volunteer.
Science on Wheels
- In 2008-09, the Bradbury Science Museum returns with more free, hands-on science activities brought to your school. Each student in your classroom is an active participant in these activities using science equipment provided by the museum and guided by museum staff.
Math & Science Academy empowers teachers across New Mexico
- Math & Science Academy, a teacher professional development program, focuses on standards-based education using the most recent research-based concepts and instructional strategies.
- Emphasis is placed on assessment and data analysis, and technology is integrated at every level. Collaboration among participants is stressed.
- The program is unique because it was developed to address comprehensively the complex and challenging issues of teaching and learning. Student achievement is increased by improving teacher practice. Read more...
Meet a LANL Grad Student
Armanda Roco was chosen for a summer internship at Los Alamos National Laboratory where she is putting her classroom studies to use by conducting biological research.
Los Alamos National Laboratory offers a work environment to students, postdoctoral appointees, career employees, and contractor (staff augmentation) personnel in which individuals are inspired by, and rewarded for, tackling the toughest challenges facing our nation and the world. (Check out more about LANL science, goals, and national security on the 'About LANL' tab.)
In return for their individual and collective contributions, LANL employees are rewarded with a highly competitive pay and benefits structure; an intellectually stimulating, fair, and safe work environment; exciting professional development opportunities; and an institutionalized recognition of the importance of work-life balance.
Created in 1943 as part of World War II's Manhattan Project, the Laboratory was designated a Registered National Historic Landmark in 1966. Today, LANL remains not only an exciting place to work, but a great place to collaborate and network with scientists, researchers, and other experts from around the world.
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- Find out about LANL research opportunities through our postdoctoral program.
- View the current postdoc positions and application procedures for postdoctoral candidates.
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Proposed Stimulus Projects at LANL
Los Alamos National Laboratory applied for funding for a number of projects. Four projects are in advanced proposal stage. Pending acceptance and funding we will continue to post news and information to this website.
LANL Environmental Surveillance Report out
- The LANL Environmental Surveillance Report is compiled annually and provides the most comprehensive, consolidated "report card" on environmental conditions site-wide at LANL.
Moving Technology to Market
- The Laboratory's Technology Transfer Division helps move technologies from the Lab to the marketplace to benefit society and the U.S. economy.
- We do this by ensuring that Laboratory inventions receive intellectual property protection, which enables us to license Los Alamos technologies to industry and start-up companies.
- As the Laboratory's liaison with industry, we also manage Lab-industry research partnerships and serve as the Laboratory's resource on industry relations.
Laboratory Technologies Capture Prestigious R&D 100 Awards
- Cutting-edge innovations garnered Los Alamos researchers five of R&D Magazine's prestigious R&D 100 Awards.
- The awards recognize the top 100 industrial innovations worldwide in 2009.
- Winning Laboratory projects are MagViz, Lasonix, SIMTECHE CO2 Capture Process, TeraOps Software Radio, and the Artificial Retina Project.
