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Total employees: 13,137
Triad National Security, LLC: 9,397
Centerra Group, LLC Los Alamos (Guard Force): 281
Compa, Staff and support contractors: 478
Students: 1,323
Unionized craft workers: 1,160
Post doctoral researchers: 498
Place
Located 35 miles northwest of Santa Fe, New Mexico, on 34.7 square miles of DOE-owned property.
1,280 individual facilities, including 47 technical areas with 9 million square feet under roof.
Replacement value of $14.2 billion
Budget
FY17:
63% Weapons programs
10% Nonproliferation programs
4% Safeguards and Security
7% Environmental Management
4% DOE Office of Science
3% Energy and other programs
9% Work for Others
Demographics
Triad and students only
35% of employees live in Los Alamos, the remainder commute from Santa Fe, Española, Taos and Albuquerque.
Average Age: 43
65% male, 35% female
45% minorities
67% university degrees
27% hold undergraduate degrees
19% hold master’s degrees
21% have earned a PhD
Awards
145 R&D100 awards
34 E.O. Lawrence Awards
9 Presidential Early Career Awards
3 Glenn Seaborg Medals
Edward Teller Medal
Nobel Prize in Physics, Frederick Reines
Directions
Albuquerque to Los Alamos, NM
98 miles; 1 hr, 51 min.
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As of Aug. 18, 2020
New approach to blood-based tuberculosis diagnosis - 4/7/21
New Los Alamos generator system delivers large radiation doses directly to cancer cells - 3/10/21
Vaccine development software shows promise in influenza effort, could help defeat coronavirus - 3/1/21
Los Alamos study hopes to characterize and optimize ventilator treatment for Covid-19 - 12/21/20
New diagnostic isotope to enhance targeted alpha therapy for cancer - 12/16/20
Los Alamos National Laboratory brings next-generation HPC to the fight against COVID-19 - 10/20/20
Newer variant of COVID-19–causing virus dominates global infections - 7/1/20
Scientists image heart RNA structure for the first time - 1/9/20
Los Alamos AI model wins flu forecasting challenge - 10/22/19
Scientists create first billion-atom biomolecular simulation - 4/22/19
Computer simulations predict the spread of HIV - 8/1/18
Promising Los Alamos innovations take the spotlight - 7/24/18
Mapping the body’s battle with Ebola and Zika - 5/14/18
Los Alamos and University of Nebraska team for biodefense program - 5/8/18
Alzheimer’s researchers to convene in Albuquerque - 5/7/18
Understanding a cell’s ‘doorbell’ - 4/12/18
Los Alamos scientists conduct study to help predict diseases - 1/25/18
Computer simulations reveal roots of drug resistance - 12/4/17
Los Alamos research fundamental to first efficacy study for mosaic HIV-1 preventive vaccine - 11/30/17
DNA detectives crack the case on biothreat look-alikes - 8/24/17
Managing disease spread through accessible modeling - 4/25/17
On-the-range detection technology could corral bovine TB - 4/12/17
Los Alamos research on cancer’s origins key part of huge grant - 2/9/17
DNA markers distinguish between harmless, deadly bacteria - 12/19/16
EDGE bioinformatics brings genomics to everyone - 11/29/16
Mutational signatures mark cancer's smoking gun - 11/3/16
Isotope research opens new possibilities for cancer treatment - 8/17/16
Role of amyloids in type II diabetes - 7/6/16
Los Alamos’ Terwilliger named American Crystallographic Association president - 4/27/16
Tiny plastic lung mimics human pulmonary function - 4/25/16
Analyzing genetic tree sheds new light on disease outbreaks - 2/25/16
Portable MRI named Top 10 Breakthrough of 2015 by Physics World magazine - 12/20/15
February most likely month for flu season to peak - 12/20/15
Los Alamos researcher pens prizewinning essay on cancer - 12/6/15
Molecular clocks control mutation rate in human cells - 11/20/15
Novel targeted therapy for stomach cancer - 10/29/15
New insights into HIV-1 vaccine design - 9/17/15
Van Andel Research Institute, Los Alamos National Laboratory to develop detailed computational model to study lung cancer - 9/14/15
Medical and biofuel advances possible with new gene regulation tool - 8/20/15
Project ATHENA creates surrogate human organ systems - 6/15/15
DNA analysis conference in Santa Fe - 5/27/15
Better predicting flu outbreaks with Wikipedia - 5/14/15
Using biomarkers to identify traumatic brain injury for soldiers, sports figures - 4/28/15
Portable MRI could aid wounded soldiers and children in the Third World - 4/22/15
Frontiers in Science talks to explore new strategies for diagnosing challenging diseases - 3/19/15
Los Alamos creates bioinformatics tool for metagenome analysis - 3/18/15
Scientists call for antibody 'bar code’ system to follow Human Genome Project - 2/4/15
Supporting biosurveillance via the web - 1/28/15
Mysteries of ‘molecular machines’ revealed - 12/22/14
Software speeds detection of diseases and cancer-treatment targets - 12/1/14
Using Wikipedia to forecast diseases - 11/13/14
Collaboration drives achievement in protein structure research - 9/15/14
Breakthrough antibacterial approach could resolve serious skin infections - 8/26/14
Three Los Alamos scientists named ‘Most Influential Scientific Minds’ - 7/22/14
Ribosome research in atomic detail offers potential insights into cancer, anemia, Alzheimer’s - 7/3/14
New Los Alamos approach may be key to quantum dot solar cells with real gains in efficiency - 6/18/14
Taking pictures with protons - 6/17/14
High-performance computer system installed at Los Alamos National Laboratory - 6/17/14
Award-winning film director to discuss technical photography during atmospheric testing years - 6/5/14
Laboratory scientist discusses Integrative Biosurveillance at Bio Symposium - 5/30/14
Desert scientists turn to rainforest for climate answers - 5/30/14
High-Performance Computing at Los Alamos announces milestone for key/value middleware - 5/26/14
Power plant emissions verified remotely at Four Corners sites - 5/19/14
Los Alamos physicist honored with E.O. Lawrence Award - 4/16/14
Shiny quantum dots brighten future of solar cells - 4/14/14
World’s largest single crystal of gold verified at Los Alamos - 4/7/14
Los Alamos National Laboratory resumes transuranic waste shipments - 4/2/14
Seventy-three New Mexico students receive Los Alamos Employees’ Scholarship Fund scholarships - 3/31/14
Flipping the switch on magnetism in strontium titanate - 3/27/14
ATHENA desktop human “body” could reduce need for animal drug tests - 3/26/14
Detecting bioterrorism: Is chemistry enough? - 3/12/14
‘Fore!' heads up, wide use of more flexible metallic glass coming your way - 3/3/14
Biosurveillance panel to address essential science for public health - 2/17/14
HIV genetic research to be discussed at Bradbury Science Museum lecture Feb. 12 - 2/7/14
Six regional businesses receive Native American Venture Acceleration Fund grants - 2/4/14
Chevron, GE form Technology Alliance - 2/3/14
Dateline Los Alamos: Top Science News for 2013 - 12/24/13
Nearly $2 million pledged during Los Alamos National Laboratory’s 2014 employee giving campaign - 12/17/13
Laboratory’s role in stockpile stewardship focus of 70th anniversary lecture - 12/12/13
Los Alamos names four to Laboratory Fellows list - 12/10/13
Nontoxic quantum dot research improves solar cells - 12/10/13
Bradbury Science Museum celebrates its 50th anniversary - 12/9/13
Neutron stars’ X-ray superbursts mystify, inspire Los Alamos scientists - 12/6/13
Martian laser surpasses 100,000 zaps - 12/5/13
Mary Hockaday, Cheryl Cabbil named new associate directors - 12/5/13
HIV virus spread and evolution studied through computer modeling - 11/19/13
New global HIV vaccine design shows promise in monkeys - 10/30/13
Surprise Laboratory guest to make cameo appearance in “Arsenic and Old Lace” - 9/11/13
Laboratory’s role in Cold War nuclear weapons testing program focus of next 70th anniversary lecture - 9/5/13
Los Alamos lab director to link science education, national security in TEDxABQ talk - 9/5/13
Magnetic charge crystals imaged in artificial spin ice - 8/27/13
Reliability Technology earns prestigious Los Alamos award - 8/27/13
New gamma-ray observatory begins operations at Sierra Negra volcano in the state of Puebla, Mexico - 8/21/13
Little Boy weaponeer William “Deak” Parsons, wartime Los Alamos division leader, focus of next 70th anniversary lecture - 8/8/13
Lab’s Frontiers in Science lectures focus on epigenetics - 8/7/13
Los Alamos National Laboratory announces Express Licensing program - 8/1/13
Nanotechnology and algae biofuels exhibits open July 26 at the Bradbury Science Museum - 7/22/13
Truman’s decision to drop the bomb to be discussed at 70th anniversary lecture July 10 - 7/3/13
Bradbury Science Museum partnering in national Blue Star Museums program - 5/22/13
Early social history of Los Alamos focus of 70th anniversary lecture at Bradbury Science Museum - 5/2/13
Los Alamos improves biomass-to-fuel process - 4/30/13
Seventy-three New Mexico students receive Los Alamos Employees’ Scholarship Fund scholarships - 4/24/13
La Cueva High School team takes top award in 23rd New Mexico Supercomputing Challenge - 4/23/13
Los Alamos National Laboratory employees receive Pollution Prevention awards - 4/23/13
Advancing the art of tuberculosis detection - 4/19/13
Los Alamos National Laboratory’s Quality and Performance Assurance Division receives Piñon Recognition from Quality New Mexico - 4/17/13
Students descend on Los Alamos National Laboratory April 21-23 for Supercomputing Challenge expo and awards ceremony - 4/16/13
NYU’s Center for Urban Science and Progress announces partnerships with four national laboratories - 4/5/13
A picture of leadership: portrait helps commemorate Los Alamos anniversary - 4/5/13
Antibody evolution could guide HIV vaccine development - 4/4/13
Los Alamos, Sandia National labs recognize New Mexico small businesses for innovation - 4/3/13
Grandson of Enola Gay pilot gives 70th anniversary lecture - 4/3/13
Research deciphers HIV attack plan - 3/29/13
Tiny subject, big fun with NanoDays at Bradbury Science Museum - 3/18/13
New culturing tool reveals a full genome from single cells - 3/15/13
Sandia National Laboratories beginnings focus of Los Alamos’ 70th anniversary lecture - 3/6/13
Nature climate change features Los Alamos forest research - 2/27/13
Native American Venture Acceleration Fund provides boost to six regional businesses - 2/26/13
Computer modeling reveals how surprisingly potent hepatitis C drug works - 2/19/13
Quantum cryptography put to work for electric grid security - 2/14/13
‘Slow light’ advance could speed optical computing, telecommunications - 2/12/13
New process speeds conversion of biomass to fuels - 2/7/13
Funding available for New Mexico businesses - 2/6/13
World War II role of Oak Ridge National Lab featured in second 70th anniversary lecture - 2/4/13
Homesteading on the Pajarito Plateau topic of inaugural lecture at Los Alamos National Laboratory - 1/4/13
Los Alamos National Laboratory top science news of 2012 - 12/20/12
Retired supercomputers enable student research - 10/20/12
Media advisory: breakfast and brilliance . . . - 10/17/12
Northern New Mexico College Foundation honors Lab’s Richard Marquez with leadership, service award - 10/4/12
Laser research shows promise for cancer treatment - 8/20/12
HIV immunity study could pave way for vaccine development - 7/17/12
Public invited to share living with wildfire stories with BSM - 6/11/12
Los Alamos National Laboratory’s Bradbury Science Museum takes part in Blue Star Museums program - 5/16/12
Isotope production facility produces cancer-fighting actinium - 4/11/12
Bradbury Science Museum hosts talk March 15 by Philip Taubman - 3/7/12
Biomedical device potential for robust, implantable product - 2/24/12
Los Alamos honors four for science leadership, research - 1/30/12
Antibody library project could unlock mysteries of human gene function - 10/31/11
Experience hands-on Halloween science Oct. 28 at Bradbury Science Museum - 10/24/11
Los Alamos researcher nets Presidential Early Career Award - 9/28/11
Museum Day at Bradbury Science Museum Sept. 24 - 9/19/11
Lab to host annual LDRD day September 13 - 9/6/11
Los Alamos using NIH grant to study how social behaviors affect spread of disease - 8/15/11
LANL to certify automated influenza surveillance system - 1/31/11
Scientists produce transparent, light-harvesting material - 11/3/10
Renewable energy is focus of New Science on Wheels programs offered by Bradbury Science Museum - 9/21/10
Lab to host second annual LDRD Day September 8 - 9/2/10
Lab completes first Recovery Act cleanup project - 8/4/10
LANS Venture Acceleration Fund announces "Call for Ideas" - 8/2/10
Los Alamos National Laboratory sponsors 14th Hazmat Challenge - 7/22/10
Learn about business networking opportunities at Los Alamos National Laboratory small business forum April 20 in Española - 4/9/10
Attune acoustic focusing cytometer brings technology developed at LANL to the marketplace - 1/7/10
