Sandia LabNews

Bruised and bleeding

Engineers at Sandia have developed a groundbreaking prototype that displays signs of tampering. This technology could be used in many applications, such as to indicate whether a container of nuclear material has been opened.

Propelling innovation into industry

The Labs received three national Federal Laboratory Consortium awards, which recognize outstanding achievements in technology transfer.

Two Sandia leaders recognized with Black leadership awards

Deputy Labs Director David Gibson and Chief Diversity, Equity and Belonging Officer Larry Thomas received awards from Profiles in Diversity Journal.

Five Sandians win Black Engineer of the Year Awards

Sandia engineers received awards for their expertise in systems engineering, electrical engineering, geoscience and cybersecurity, as well as academic pursuits and community involvement. Read about this year’s winners.

Gus Simmons: A true polymath

The first Sandia Fellow talks about his remarkable career and one problem he never solved.

Classified off-site hubs solidify Labs’ commitment to hybrid work

Three hubs have opened around the country, expanding the ability for remote workers and those who frequently travel to conduct classified work off-site.

UNM Cancer Center leader talks innovation in 2024 speaker series opener

Yolanda Sanchez, director and CEO of the University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center, spoke to in-person and virtual audiences to kick off the Labs’ National Security Speaker Series.

National Security Programs embarks on ‘road trip’

National Security Programs engaged staff in in-person and virtual road trip events that offered opportunities for connection and presented Labs' priorities.

Winter coat drive

The Labs collected coats and hoodies from staff to help Albuquerque Public School students stay warm this winter.

A passion for community service: Uplifting diverse populations

Community Relations Specialist Michelle Walker-Wade reflects on a life of service and how it led her to Sandia in a feature that celebrates Black History Month.

Inaugural Thunderbird Hacks hackathon sparks innovation

Community Involvement partnered with Sandia computer scientist Catherine Appleby and Explora Science Center and Children’s Museum to host its first high school hackathon.