November
Researchers test novel power system for space travel
The research team recently demonstrated the first use of a heat pipe to cool a small nuclear reactor and power a Stirling engine. - 11/26/12
Cobalt discovery replaces precious metals as industrial catalyst
Cobalt holds promise as an industrial catalyst with potential applications in such energy-related technologies such as production of biofuels and reduction of carbon dioxide. - 11/26/12
Los Alamos research and leadership prizes awarded
Commendations for exemplary scientific research and leadership have been bestowed upon Fernando Garzon, Cristian Batista and Irene Beyerlein, by the Laboratory Fellows organization. - 11/20/12
New companies get boost from Los Alamos National Security
Mustomo, Inc., IX Power, Synfolia and Tape-Ease are the latest recipients of $165,000 in Venture Acceleration Fund (VAF) awards. - 11/19/12
Los Alamos honors Laboratory Fellows
Charles Farrar, Steven Elliott and Mikhail Shashkov are being honored with appointment as Laboratory Fellows for 2012. - 11/19/12
Laboratory to demolish excavation enclosures at Material Disposal Area B near DP road
Pre-demolition activities are beginning this week and the work should be completed by the end of March 2013. - 11/1/12
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FY 2013: Approx. $2.1 billion
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—10% Nonproliferation programs
—5% Safeguards and Security
—9% Environmental Management
—5% DOE Office of Science
—3% Energy and other programs
—14% Work for Others
Workforce Demographics
(LANS and students only)
34% of employees live in Los Alamos, the remainder commute from Santa Fe, Española, Taos, and Albuquerque.
Average Age: 46
—67% male, 33% female
—44% minorities
—67% university degrees
—26% hold undergraduate degrees
—18% hold master’s degrees
—23% have earned a PhD
Major Awards
124 R&D100 awards since 1978
31 E.O. Lawrence Awards
The Seaborg Medal
The Edward Teller Medal
The Nobel Prize in Physics, Frederick Reines
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