2012 Fundamental & Computational Sciences Accomplishments Report Now Available
Since 2004, the Fundamental & Computational Sciences Directorate publishes a full-color brochure that highlights discoveries and solutions made during the fiscal year. 2012 Key Accomplishments Report of the Fundamental & Computational Sciences is now available as a downloadable PDF.
PNNL Scientists Involved in Producing Reports by the National Academies
Four researchers at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, working in the Atmospheric Sciences & Global Change Division are contributing national leadership and technical expertise to address some of the world's most pressing climate change issues by serving on committees for the National Research Council. The NRC is the operating arm of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS), National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine.
Steven Ghan Editor-in-Chief for JGR-Atmospheres
Congratulations to Dr. Steven Ghan, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Fellow and climate scientist, for being appointed Editor-in-Chief of the Atmospheres section of the Journal of Geophysical Research(JGR-A). After serving 5 years as an editor, Ghan was appointed by American Geophysical Union's (AGU) Council to lead the journal's editorial direction for the next 4 years. As Editor-in-Chief, Ghan will ensure the journal's consistent strategic direction, lead the editor selection and workload processes, and serve as the journal's ambassador to the scientific community.
Project Won to Lead Black Carbon Research in Russian Arctic
Battelle, which operates Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, has won a $1M contract to assess levels of black carbon in the Arctic and test techniques to reduce these greenhouse gas sources. As part of the cooperative agreement with Environmental Protection Agency, over the next 3 years researchers working at the Joint Global Change Research Institute(JGCRI) will provide technical expertise and project management for baseline emissions inventories of black carbon from diesel burning.