Cleanrooms here, there, everywhere
In 1959, the nation called on Sandia to figure out how to keep microscopic dust particles out of complex manufacturing environments.
Bombs disabled, not destroyed
In 2001, the nation called on Sandia to render Richard Reid's shoe bombs useless without exploding them, preserving critical evidence for future prosecution.
Dragon Lady lands at nuclear museum
The former spy aircraft, used in U.S. wars since the 1950s, arrived May 22.
Fire over the Atlantic and the case of TWA 800
In 1996, the nation called the Sandia to determine whether a bomb caused TWA Flight 800 to burst into flames.
Beyond the line of sight
In 1968, the nation called on Sandia to deliver sensors that could detect enemy movement through the dense jungles of Vietnam.
Innovation and teamwork in the great technical unknown
Thirty years ago, Sandia led the development of foundational microchip technology.
From the eye of the storm to a vision for resilience
In 2017, the nation called on Sandia to power Puerto Rico in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria.
Behind the scenes of Deepwater Horizon
In 2010, the nation called on Sandia to understand why the BP Macondo well blew out and assess the damage caused by it.
When disaster hit Fukushima, Sandia stood up
In 2011, the nation called on Sandia to model and chemically mitigate the impacts of the Fukushima nuclear crisis.
Dino-ROARS!
In 1997, Sandia partnered with the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science to produce the sound of the Parasaurolophus dinosaur.