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Earl Salazar named LANL tribal relations liaison
Previously a budget analyst for LANL's Chief Financial Officer Division, Salazar began working in his new capacity on August 22. - 8/25/11
Los Alamos achieves world-record pulsed magnetic field
Researchers have set a new world record for the strongest magnetic field produced by a nondestructive magnet. - 8/23/11
Las Conchas Challenge Grant Fund checks awarded
Checks totaling $57,934 presented to businesses from Los Alamos, Española, and Santa Fe that provided goods and services during the Las Conchas Fire. - 8/23/11
Thomas selected as American Chemical Society Fellow
Kimberly Thomas has become the first Los Alamos researcher to be named a Fellow. - 8/16/11
Los Alamos using NIH grant to study how social behaviors affect spread of disease
Connecting social media and epidemiological research will attempt to predict the future, i.e. people's social behavior during an epidemic, using Twitter. - 8/15/11
Nan Sauer Named Associate Director for Chemistry, Life, and Earth Sciences
Sauer has a distinguished track record as a research scientist with more than 60 publications and technical reports in archival journals. - 8/9/11
Awards recognize outstanding innovation in Technology Transfer
The award honors inventors whose patented invention exhibits significant technical advance, adaptability to public use, and noteworthy value to the mission of the Lab. - 8/8/11
Researchers use neutrons to spy on the elusive hydronium ion
A research team has harnessed neutrons to view for the first time the critical role that an elusive molecule plays in certain biological reactions. - 8/8/11
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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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