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STEM San Joaquin Conference celebrates 32 years
The STEM San Joaquin Conference, formerly known as San Joaquin Expanding Your Horizons, invited students grades 6-9 for its annual event on Saturday, Oct. 5, at the University of the Pacific in Stockton. The conference is co-sponsored by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) and the University of the Pacific, with coordination provided by a dedicated team of…
Consortium with Minority Serving Institutions delivers opportunities for students
The Consortium for High Energy Density Science (CfHEDS) had much to celebrate at its annual meeting this summer at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL). “It was exciting to connect with our academic partners and their students,” said Federica Coppari, the LLNL liaison to CfHEDS. “The best part is hearing from the students about their research experience.” The goal…
LLNL signs MOU with Finland’s VTT Technical Research Centre
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) and the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland (VTT) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with a focus on strengthening the science and technology (S&T) capabilities between the two entities. Specifically, the work is proposed in the areas of biotechnology, critical raw materials, materials for energy storage…
LLNL, University of California collaborate on ultra-high-temperature ceramics research
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) today announced that Daniel Oropeza, assistant professor in the materials department at University of California (UC), Santa Barbara, has been selected as the 2024 recipient of the LLNL Early Career UC Faculty Initiative. The initiative is a joint endeavor between LLNL’s Strategic Deterrence Principal Directorate and UC…
LLNL wins big at 2024 Bay Area Research SLAM
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory’s (LLNL) 2024 postdoctoral team of Nicholas Cross, Caspar Donnison and Jillian McCool competed against their Bay Area colleagues at the fourth annual Bay Area Research SLAM (BARS) on Oct. 3. LLNL was the biggest winner of the evening: Donnison’s third-place finish for “Agriculture and Solar Power: An Unlikely Alliance” and Cross’s…
Postdocs shine at 2024 LLNL Research SLAM!
Gathered in a Laboratory auditorium on Wednesday, Sept. 25, a dozen Livermore postdocs used three minutes and a single slide to answer the question “Why is my research important?” Lab trivia, guest appearances from previous Research SLAM! winners and thematic walk-up music for each of the finalists added to the festive atmosphere of the live event. Talks were judged using…
LLNL and Korean Institute of Science and Technology to explore innovative climate solutions
More than 60 researchers gathered for a three-day workshop at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) during August to discuss their progress on shared research projects and explore opportunities to expand their collaborations, which focus on clean energy technologies, climate resilience and related data-science solutions. LLNL and the Korean Institute of Science and…
LLNL intern applies lessons learned from home, family
Brianna Barbee is taking a childhood lesson from her mother to heart — and it figured into her summer internship at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL). “My mom always told me, ‘You don’t want to live paycheck to paycheck’ and I really stand by that,” she said. “I was always very studious, but I knew I needed to find a career and not just a 9-to-5 job to pay for…
LLNL summer programs: inspiring future opportunities for students
This summer, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) hosted several science education programs that provided students with hands-on experience related to several LLNL research themes. The science education offerings for this summer included three standout programs: STEM with Phones, the Biotech Summer Experience and the Manufacturing Workshop. The Manufacturing…
Registration available for the 2024 STEM San Joaquin Conference
The STEM San Joaquin Conference, formerly known as San Joaquin Expanding Your Horizons, invites students grades 6-9 to register for its annual event on Saturday, Oct. 5, at the University of the Pacific in Stockton. The conference aims to enhance interest and raise awareness of careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). It provides students with valuable…
LLNL signs MOU with Korean research institution to explore hydrogen and low-carbon technology
Leaders from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) and the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU), as they seek to expand collaborations related to their shared research interests in hydrogen and other low-carbon energy technology. The two institutions have engaged in informal collaborations…
SAGE Camp: Expanding opportunities in STEM for students
Science Accelerating Girls’ Engagement (SAGE) aims to broaden gender diversity in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fields by connecting high school students with STEM professionals. Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) joined six other Department of Energy laboratories (SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, Lawrence Berkeley National…
LLNL hosts 2024 Nuclear Security and Nonproliferation Summer School
Twenty students from across the country recently attended a week-long summer program at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) focusing on critical areas within the nuclear nonproliferation missions of the Department of Energy and National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). The students participated in a program — called the Nuclear Security and…
Meet LLNL interns: Fitting in and standing out
Each year, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) hosts hundreds of interns across the Laboratory’s directorates. These interns gain hands-on experience in professions they want to explore in an engaging environment. As aspiring early career professionals, interns have the opportunity to work with their mentors at the Lab and dive into projects that will help…
Deadline approaching for the 2024 Community Gift Program
The deadline for the Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC (LLNS) 2024 Community Gift Program is approaching. Organizations that are interested in applying must submit their application by midnight on Monday, Aug. 19. The LLNS Community Gift Program, established in 2008, provides annual awards to support nonprofit organizations addressing STEAM (science, technology,…
Three selected as Graduate Student Research program recipients
Three graduate students have earned Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) Program awards to perform their doctoral dissertation research at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL). The prestigious award helps cover living expenses and travel for 60 students from universities across the nation. Their proposed research projects…
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory to host summer career fair 2024
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) empowers multidisciplinary teams to pursue big ideas using innovative science and technology to meet the national security mission and make the world a better place — and the Lab is growing every day. To recruit prospective employees for more than 150 open positions, LLNL is hosting a summer on-site career fair to share…
Register now for the LLNL Teacher Research Academy
Registration for the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) 2024 Teacher Research Academy (TRA) is now open. The TRA offers middle-school, high-school and community-college faculty a unique professional development experience through LLNL. Teachers will have the opportunity to learn about cutting-edge scientific research conducted at the Laboratory and experience…
Lawrence Livermore honored as one of Glassdoor's 2024 'Best-Led Companies'
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has been named a winner of Glassdoor’s inaugural award for Best-Led Companies 2024 in the United States. This award honors companies with exceptional senior leadership teams that go above and beyond to redefine the employee experience. Unlike other workplace awards, Glassdoor’s awards rely on input over the past year from…
Lab scientist wins Springer Thesis Award for work in neutrino research
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) postdoc Sam Hedges has won a 2024 Springer Thesis Award for his work in searching for the elusive neutrino. “I’m honored that my thesis was nominated for this award, and was excited when I found out it had won,” Hedges said. His thesis, “Low Energy Neutrino-Nucleus Interactions at the Spallation Neutron Source," highlights the…
