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April
LANL, Sandia recognized New Mexico small businesses for innovation
Businesses include the Pueblo of Zia; Herbs, Etc.; Musicode Innovations; SAVSU Technologies; and Albuquerque Delicate Dentistry Inc. - 4/30/12
Manzano student wins top award in 22nd New Mexico Supercomputing Challenge
Jordan Medlock wins for his computer algorithm. - 4/24/12
Students descend on LANL for Supercomputing Challenge
The Challenge is project-based learning, geared to teaching participants research, writing, teamwork, oral presentations, and computer programming. - 4/17/12
Lab hosts multi-lab cyber security games
Eventide brought together cyber and IT leaders from 20 sites to develop recommendations on resources they need from the Joint Cyber Coordination Center. - 4/12/12
Isotope production facility produces cancer-fighting actinium
A new medical isotope project shows promise for rapidly producing major quantities of a new cancer-treatment agent, actinium 225 (Ac-225). - 4/11/12
LANL's environmental data now viewable by the public
The new system contains more than 9 million records, including historical data as well as a near-real-time view of ongoing data collection activities. - 4/2/12
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34% of employees live in Los Alamos, the remainder commute from Santa Fe, Española, Taos, and Albuquerque.
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Other News from LANL
- LANL computer model boosts engine efficiency The KIVA model has been instrumental in helping researchers and manufacturers understand combustion processes, accelerate engine development and improve engine design and efficiency. September 25, 2012
- Unions, LANL sign labor agreements The New Mexico Building and Construction Trades Council and Los Alamos National Security LLC, announced the signing of a series of labor agreements that affect nearly 750 construction and maintenance workers.September 21, 2012
- LANS Board of Governors extends Community Commitment Plan $3 million of the company’s management fee invested each year in education, economic development and community giving September 18, 2012
- Wallace to bring earthquakes to life for Café Scientifique New Mexico series The fun, free conversation series provides a way for teens to explore the latest ideas in science and technology.September 13, 2012
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