A global shift for national security
The Labs’ response to threats posed by terrorism and anthrax attacks still shape its mission and programs 20 years later.
Redesigning radiation monitors at U.S. ports
The Department of Homeland Security turned to Sandia and Pacific Northwest national laboratories to develop a new modular design that decreases costs and enhances threat detection.
Sandia brings best cybersecurity minds to bear in national policy talks
The Labs hosted a series of virtual events called Meeting of the Minds to discuss changing threats and ways to improve national cybersecurity.
U.S. Senate confirms former Labs Director Jill Hruby as NNSA Administrator
Jill was sworn in as the DOE Under Secretary for Nuclear Security and NNSA Administrator on Monday, July 26. Jill was Sandia President and Laboratories Director from 2015 to 2017 and the first woman to lead a national…
Simulating sneezes to show how COVID-19 spreads
Sandia scientists publish studies of how spray droplets can spread disease
Common ‘core’: Using molecular fragments to detect deadly opioids
Sandia detection method might someday be incorporated into hand-held instruments
Sandia teams receive DOE’s highest awards
Secretary of Energy Honor Awards announced
Thin explosive films provide snapshot of how detonations start
Thin explosive films provide snapshot of how detonations start
Sandia names new leader of nuclear deterrence program
Sandia has named a new deputy labs director to lead its nuclear deterrence programs as part of a reorganization that supports the Labs’ continued excellence in assuring the safety, security and reliability of the nation’s nuclear arsenal.
A lifetime of service
Weaponeer Dan Summers has retired after 36 years at Sandia and more than 53 years in the nuclear weapons complex. His career has spanned much of the R&D and stockpile modernization and surveillance activities of the nation’s NW programs.