Patio posters show promise of interns’ future
Posters lined the shaded areas of the GAA Event Pad on July 24 as interns showed off 36 different projects they have worked on this summer, giving oral presentations explaining their work to those who stopped by.
Sandia Labs manufacturing spinoff steps into national market
Sandia’s Entrepreneurial Separation to Transfer Technology program helped Joe Beck and Eric Branson, both former employees, launch their small business. The Albuquerque-based Advanced Manufactured Power Solutions, or AMPS, is a custom manufacturing company builds battery packs, cables and other small components of larger machines.
Operation Backpack
Thanks to the generous donations of Sandia employees, 240 backpacks were donated this year to the children of military families at Kirtland Air Force Base in New Mexico and 55 backpacks were donated to the children of Bay Area military families in California.
DOE expo highlights small-business services
The Department of Energy hosted its Summer ’19 New Mexico Small Business Expo in Albuquerque Aug. 6-7, featuring Sandia and other DOE contractors.
From farm to computer lab
Demand for cybersecurity specialists is growing rapidly. As one part of an initiative to help address the growing need for cybersecurity specialists, DOE developed the Consortium Enabling Cybersecurity Opportunities & Research, or CECOR, to create educational opportunities in technical areas for minority youths.
Building digital bridges across New Mexico
Every year, Sandia donates used computers and accessories to K-12 school districts throughout New Mexico. The program began in 2003, following an executive order from President Bill Clinton. At this year's event, more than 1,250 computers were donated to 80 schools in 12 counties.
‘Safety is a State of Mind(fulness)’
Celebrated annually in June, National Safety Month is an important opportunity to raise awareness about safety and health in the workplace. Throughout the month, Sandia Health Benefits and Employee Services and Safety organizations at the Livermore and Albuquerque campuses teamed up to host an array of speakers, activities and events.
Crime in the metro
District Attorney Raúl Torrez returned to Sandia just over a year after his eye-opening talk on crime in the Albuquerque area to update the workforce on the successes and challenges still faced by his organization in dealing with Albuquerque’s ongoing crime problems.
New Mexico Science Fiesta
Sandians brought STEM fun to the New Mexico Science Fiesta at several locations in Albuquerque in June.
Sandia welcomes new class of interns
Sandia recently held welcome receptions for the Labs’ summer and year-round interns at both the Albuquerque and Livermore campuses. Interns attended the events to meet other interns and participate in fun activities while learning more about working at Sandia.