The Sandia Packaging Advisory Board turns 50
The board began in 1972 and continues to advise designers on packages containing hardware of nuclear components and devices.
Science at Sandia: Motivated by curiosity, vital to national security and well-being
A memo written by Richard Claassen 65 years ago changed the course of science and technology research at the Labs. These changes continue to impact research at Sandia daily.
Museum Artifact Center to present largest display of nuclear weapons
The National Museum of Nuclear Science and History began construction on a new center that will feature more than 120 individual items, systems and deployment technologies.
Finding meaning in a meaningless attack
Meet eight members of Sandia staff who assisted in rescue and recovery at the Pentagon following 9/11.
Remembering 9/11 at Sandia
A glimpse of what was happening at the Labs on September 11, 2001.
Well-positioned for the unpredictable
Before 2001, researchers initiated programs and innovations that were essential to advance national and homeland security after 9/11.
Museum pushed off base, onto Eubank by 9/11
The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History, formerly the National Atomic Museum, moved in 2002 due to heightened security on Kirtland Air Force following the attacks.
Lessons in nuclear history
Historian Alan Carr presented the history of nuclear weapons development and testing to more than 900 participants in a new speaker series. In September, historian Katie…
Sandia Core Values define culture and mission
The Sandia Core Values were initially drafted in 1989 to reflect the Labs’ core purpose. Over the years, as the Labs’ work has evolved, the values were refined to reflect these changes.
Rockets, hurricanes and Kauai enchiladas
Range chief reflects on 41-year commute to tropical paradise