Pipelines for progress
A new program at Sandia builds academic partnerships with historically Black colleges and universities, creating an employee-recruiting pipeline for some of the strongest engineering talent in the U.S.
Exploring explosives for expanding geothermal energy
Sandia researchers test explosives and propellants to create geothermal power sites.
Virtual tools bring cybersecurity experts together to tackle tough problems
An annual workshop brings together cybersecurity experts from Sandia and the federal government to collaborate on solutions to cybersecurity challenges.
Sandia and Port of Alaska sign agreement on renewable-energy, resilience research
The collaboration also demonstrates the partners’ commitment to transitioning to a clean-energy economy in the Arctic.
Powering the moon: Sandia researchers design microgrid for future lunar base
In partnership with NASA, Sandia researchers design reliable and resilient microgrids that could sustain astronauts, mining and fuel processing on the moon.
NNSA celebrates opening with ribbon-cutting for new complex
The 330,000-square-foot, LEED Gold-certified complex will house more than 1,200 employees who support the national security mission.
Sandia celebrates Earth Day
Initiatives like Zero Waste by 2025 and the Commuter Assistance Program aim to increase sustainability at Sandia. Learn more about how Sandia is investing in the planet.
Could quantum technology be New Mexico’s next economic boon?
The Quantum New Mexico Coalition aims to establish the state as a national hub and create quantum computing jobs locally.
Record-breaking, ultrafast devices step to protecting the grid from EMP
A new Sandia device can shunt record-breaking excess electricity in a few billionths of a second.
International collaboration compares geologic repository assessment tools
Sandia researchers have developed software that supports the assessment of possible sites to dispose of spent nuclear fuel in the future.
Cheers to five more years
An initiative that helps businesses transform New Mexico national laboratories’ technologies into viable products and services will continue driving innovations to market into 2027.
Sandia joins effort to close gender gap in nuclear security
Labs Director James Peery represents the Labs in a network that brings together leaders who work in nuclear policy and are committed to gender equity in their organizations.
Safer, more powerful batteries for electric cars, power grid
Engineers find that solid-state batteries with a little liquid electrolyte are safer than lithium-ion batteries.
Atomic-scale manufacturing might not just be for qubits anymore
A recent LDRD Grand Challenge project could transform electronics and solve energy challenges.
B61-12 production begins
More than 5,000 employees worked to produce the first completely refurbished bomb for the B61-12 Life Extension Program.
Truman and Hruby 2022 postdocs advance to their positions
The four selected fellows are granted unusual freedom in their research. Read about what they plan to accomplish at the Labs.
Program helps speed up research of complex chemistry problems
A partnership of three national laboratories and two universities brings together experts to study heterogeneous catalysis.
NNSA Sandia Field Office manager ready to innovate, collaborate with Labs
In his new position, Daryl Hauck leads government oversight of the Labs, operations of the field office and overall administration of the Sandia contract.
Economic impact: Sandia spends $3.9B, exceeds small-business goals
The Labs contributed a record amount to national and state economies in fiscal year 2021. Read about the people, businesses and programs that benefited.
Sandia wins seven R&D 100 Awards and two specialty honors
Judges favored projects that demonstrate practical impact and technological significance. Since 1976, Sandia has earned 139 R&D 100 awards.
Coming together, making magic
A vibrant mural at the Sandia Science & Technology Park in Albuquerque celebrates women and science.
Turkey time
Sandia collected 181 turkeys and more than $6,000 on Take a Frozen Turkey to Work Day. Donations benefitted Roadrunner Food Bank.
Directors give back during Fall Leadership Forum
Leaders from all divisions gave their time to Albuquerque nonprofits last month.
Sandia and AWE sign strategic intent document
The Mutual Defense Agreement formalizes the strong partnership between Sandia and the United Kingdom’s Atomic Weapons Establishment.
Testing sensors in fog to make future transportation safer
The fog facility at Sandia enables researchers to test new technology, like self-flying vehicles, in conditions that mimic nature.