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.
Chemist honored for ‘major impacts’ in physical chemistry
Krupa Ramasesha has received a competitive award from the Journal of Physical Chemistry for her work.
Facility opens for interagency counter-weapons of mass destruction training
The building is a dedicated space for scientific and technical training through NNSA’s Stabilization Program. It enables all relevant Sandia-based trainings to take place at one site.
Sowing seeds, feeding families
National Volunteer Month events included hosting a mobile food pantry, planting vegetables to distribute in local communities, packing cereal for families and more. The next volunteer opportunity is with Seed2Need on May 14 in Albuquerque.
DOE solar energy leaders tour National Solar Thermal Test Facility
Representatives from the DOE Solar Energy Technologies Office visited last week for the first time in two years. They learned about changes at the facility and plans for the next phase of the tower.
Ombuds is back
After a four-year hiatus, Ronnie Thomson has reestablished a place where Sandians can talk through work-related concerns informally, confidentially and impartially.
Staff steps up for National Volunteer Month
Sandia volunteers led hands-on activities at the Jefferson Middle School STEAM Extravaganza earlier this month.
Employee engagement survey sparks new initiatives
The Labs surveyed staff last year to identify its top opportunities for improvement. Armed with that information, leadership is taking action.
One year after nuclear deterrence reorganization: internal, external collaborations going strong
The reorganization has enhanced collaboration between nuclear deterrence and other groups that provide critical support.
Shaping the next generation of scientists
In February, the Labs hosted the virtual regional DOE National Science Bowl for students in New Mexico and California. More than 40 Sandia employees volunteered as moderators and scorekeepers.