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Sandia National Laboratories hosts STEM day at Cochiti Pueblo
Sandia National Laboratories is set to host a day of learning and exploration focused on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) at the Cochiti Pueblo. The initiative is part of Sandia's ongoing efforts to inspire Native American youth to pursue further education and careers in STEM fields, potentially leading to future opportunities at Sandia.
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American Chemical Society honors Sandia Labs scientist
Sandia National Laboratories materials scientist Dorina Sava Gallis has received the 2024 Women Chemists Committee Rising Star Award from the American Chemical Society. Gallis, known for her expertise in nanoporous materials and her innovative contributions to various fields, expressed gratitude for the recognition and highlighted the importance of collaboration in solving national security challenges. Gallis, who holds numerous patents and has authored numerous publications, emphasized the significance of her work not only for national security but also for the broader...
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Sandia National Laboratories Holds Small Business Forum
Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is set to host a small business forum on May 2, aimed at fostering connections with local small businesses and sharing upcoming opportunities for collaboration. The event will feature nearly 40 booths, offering resources from Sandia, other Department of Energy labs, and partners such as the Small Business Administration and various chambers of commerce.According to Sandia, in 2023, the laboratory allocated $1.08 billion to subcontracts with small businesses, with over $481 million directed towards small businesses...
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Major Milestone Reached for Key Weapons Component
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Sandia National Laboratories and the Kansas City National Security Campus have achieved a significant milestone in the development of a crucial weapons component. The Mark 21 Replacement Fuze, designed to interface with the W87-0 warhead for deployment onto strategic missiles, has completed its first production unit approval process.Brad Boswell, a director at Sandia, emphasized the importance of this achievement, stating, “Sandia’s role is to deliver a fuze that meets the Air Force’s requirements. Completing the first production unit is a visible...
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1.15 billion artificial neurons arrive at Sandia
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — In a significant development in the field of computing, Sandia National Laboratories recently received a groundbreaking brain-based computing system named Hala Point, containing a record-breaking 1.15 billion artificial neurons. The system, described as the largest brain-based computing system in the world, was transported from Intel Corp. in Portland, Oregon, to Albuquerque, New Mexico, where it will support research teams at Sandia and the National Nuclear Security Administration.Lead researcher at Sandia, Craig Vineyard, expressed optimism about the...
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Sandia Microgrid Expert Michael Ropp Named IEEE Fellow
Sandia National Laboratories electrical engineer Michael Ropp has been named a Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers for his groundbreaking research in improving the resiliency of the electrical grid. Ropp's work focuses on developing algorithms to enhance grid resiliency, especially with the integration of renewable energy sources like solar panels and wind turbines.Ropp's expertise lies in creating small "islands" of power, known as microgrids, around critical infrastructure to maintain energy supply during grid failures. His research on...
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Sandia Studies Subterranean Storage of Hydrogen
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Scientists at Sandia National Laboratories are exploring the potential of using depleted oil and natural gas reservoirs for storing hydrogen, a carbon-free fuel with various clean energy applications. Led by Sandia chemical engineer Tuan Ho, the research aims to investigate the feasibility of underground hydrogen storage as a means of addressing energy needs and decarbonizing the energy sector.In a recent paper published in the International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Ho's team shared their findings on the underground storage of hydrogen. The study...
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Two Sandians Honored with 2024 Women in Tech Award
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Two remarkable women from Sandia National Laboratories have been recognized with the prestigious 2024 New Mexico Women in Tech Award by the New Mexico Technology Council. The award celebrates women who excel in the tech industry, driving innovation, and inspiring others to pursue careers in technology.Mary Monson, Senior Manager for Technology Partnerships and Business Development at Sandia, has been instrumental in advancing the lab's technology transfer efforts. Colleagues praise Monson for her passion and drive, with Technology Partnership Manager...
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Two Sandia researchers elected to National Academy of Engineering
Two Sandia National Laboratories researchers, Tina Nenoff and Babu Chalamala, have been elected as members of the prestigious National Academy of Engineering, as announced on Apr 3, 2024. They are part of the 114 new members and 21 international members inducted as the class of 2024.Tina Nenoff, a Sandia Fellow, has been recognized for her groundbreaking research in nanoporous materials and its application in addressing societal and national security challenges. Nenoff's collaboration with colleagues led to the cleansing of an estimated 160 million gallons of radioactive...
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Sandia pumps $140B into the economy through technology development
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Sandia National Laboratories, a renowned research institution, has made a significant economic impact on the country through its technology development efforts. According to two studies commissioned by Sandia and the National Nuclear Security Administration, the institution has contributed a staggering $140 billion to the economy since the year 2000.Mary Monson, Senior Manager of Business Development at Sandia, expressed pride in the institution's achievements, stating, "I am very proud of how Sandia excels in fulfilling its technology transfer mission...
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Sandia Labs’ 20-year Economic Impact Reaches $140 Billion, Officials Announce
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Sandia National Laboratories has announced a significant milestone in its economic impact over the past two decades. According to two studies commissioned by Sandia and the National Nuclear Security Administration, the lab's work has contributed a staggering $140 billion to the economy since the year 2000.The announcement was made during a news conference where key officials shed light on the findings. Deputy Labs Director and Chief Operating Officer David Gibson, along with Senior Manager of Business Development Mary Monson, among others, discussed...
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Sandia Collaboration Leads to Improved Microneedle Technology
Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is making significant strides in microneedle technology, with a focus on improving healthcare monitoring and diagnostics. Ronen Polsky, who heads the microneedle research at Sandia, explained that the goal is to develop microneedles as wearable sensors for real-time and continuous measurements of biomarkers. Polsky highlighted the potential of microneedles beyond blood sugar measurements, stating, "We want to expand this to a whole range of other conditions to take advantage of this minimally invasive sampling using...
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Five Sandia Labs Scientists Honored with 2024 Black Engineer of the Year Awards
Five Sandia National Laboratories engineers have been honored with the 2024 Black Engineer of the Year Awards for their outstanding achievements in engineering, science, and technology. The recipients were recognized for their significant contributions in creative, innovative, and science-based systems engineering solutions to address some of the nation's most challenging national security issues.Michelle Collins, awarded the Science Spectrum Trailblazer, shared that her journey to becoming an engineer began in seventh grade when she was constructing a doorbell. She...
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SANDIA NATIONAL LABORATORIES: Flight tests to show B61-12 will work on Air Force’s newest fighter jet
A mock B61-12’s strike in the dusty Nevada desert successfully completed the first in a series of flight tests with the U.S. Air Force’s newest fighter jet, demonstrating the bomb’s first release from an internal bomb bay at greater than the speed of sound.
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SANDIA NATIONAL LABORATORIES: Mechanical engineer at Sandia named Asian American Engineer of the Year
Sandia National Laboratories mechanical engineer Bo Song has been recognized as an Asian American Engineer of the Year by the national DiscoverE Program, which honors outstanding Asian American professionals in science and engineering for their technical achievements, leadership and public service.
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SANDIA NATIONAL LABORATORIES: Record neutron numbers at Sandia Labs’ Z machine fusion experiments
A relatively new method to control nuclear fusion that combines a massive jolt of electricity with strong magnetic fields and a powerful laser beam has achieved its own record output of neutrons — a key standard by which fusion efforts are judged — at Sandia National Laboratories’ Z pulsed power facility, the most powerful producer of X-rays on Earth.
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SANDIA NATIONAL LABORATORIES: High-performance computer facility at Sandia honored for sustainable building practices
Sandia National Laboratories is being recognized by the Department of Energy and the Green Building Council for its efforts to support green and sustainable building and construction regarding a new data center addition to its high-performance computing facility.
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SANDIA NATIONAL LABORATORIES: NM companies may receive up to $150K in technical assistance
Eligible New Mexico companies can submit statements of intent to work with scientists and engineers at Sandia or Los Alamos national laboratories through a new program to advance technologies derived from the labs into market-ready products and services.
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SANDIA NATIONAL LABORATORIES: Sandia joins national center for quantum computing research
Sandia National Laboratories will serve as the leading partner in one of five national research centers for quantum information science established by the Department of Energy today.
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SANDIA NATIONAL LABORATORIES: Sandia Science & Tech Park spurs economic growth
A new, independent report has concluded that the Sandia Science & Technology Park contributed significantly to the local economy in 2018-19 by adding 310 jobs and generating increases in economic activity and tax revenue to the city and New Mexico.