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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...
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
By New Mexico Sun | Apr 23, 2024
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...
1.15 billion artificial neurons arrive at Sandia
By New Mexico Sun | Apr 17, 2024
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...
Sandia Microgrid Expert Michael Ropp Named IEEE Fellow
By New Mexico Sun | Apr 10, 2024
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...
Sandia Studies Subterranean Storage of Hydrogen
By New Mexico Sun | Apr 9, 2024
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...
Two Sandians Honored with 2024 Women in Tech Award
By New Mexico Sun | Apr 8, 2024
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...
Two Sandia researchers elected to National Academy of Engineering
By New Mexico Sun | Apr 3, 2024
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...
Sandia pumps $140B into the economy through technology development
By New Mexico Sun | Apr 2, 2024
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...
Sandia Labs’ 20-year Economic Impact Reaches $140 Billion, Officials Announce
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 27, 2024
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...
Sandia Collaboration Leads to Improved Microneedle Technology
By New Mexico Sun | Mar 18, 2024
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...
Five Sandia Labs Scientists Honored with 2024 Black Engineer of the Year Awards
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 28, 2024
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...
Engineer Designs High-Reliability Component with Sandia’s Expertise
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 26, 2024
Systems engineer Robert Petterborg, from Sandia National Laboratories, took on the challenge of designing a new cable connector to improve testing of the W80-4 weapons system. Petterborg, who voluntarily undertook the project, emphasized the importance of innovation, stating, "If everyone did things the way we've always done them, we wouldn't have innovation."Utilizing 3D printing, Petterborg designed the connector, which he estimates would have taken a dedicated team three to five years to develop without this technology. The new connector aims to enhance reliability and...
Bruised and Bleeding: New Materials Show Where They're Hurt
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 13, 2024
Sandia National Laboratories has developed a groundbreaking prototype using "bruising" materials that display evidence of tampering with containers of nuclear material. The innovative device, created by engineers at Sandia, goes beyond simply detecting tampering and boldly shows the damage, like battle scars. Heidi Smartt, a Sandia electrical engineer and project lead, explained, "Our first idea was to create a 'bleeding' material where it was extremely obvious that it had been tampered with. Then we made a new device using these materials where the damage is obvious for...
Sandia National Laboratories Honored for Outstanding Technology Transfer Work
By New Mexico Sun | Feb 8, 2024
Sandia National Laboratories, known for its commitment to innovation and technology development, has been recognized for its outstanding work in technology transfer. The Federal Laboratory Consortium has awarded Sandia with several prestigious honors, highlighting the laboratory's success in bringing cutting-edge technologies to the marketplace.One of the standout achievements is the development of Disinfectant 2.0, a product that kills viruses, bacteria, and fungi for long periods. This groundbreaking solution was created by materials scientist Hongyou Fan and his team,...
Sandia studies arctic seafloor permafrost using fiber optic cable
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 17, 2023
Sandia National Laboratories recently disclosed that researchers are utilizing an existing fiber optic cable off Oliktok Point on the North Slope of Alaska to study Arctic seafloor conditions up to 20 miles from shore. The goal is to understand the seismic structure of extensive areas of the Arctic seafloor.
UNM cancer center expands to provide exclusive treatments in new clinic addition
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 15, 2023
UNM Health Sciences has announced that the University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center is set to expand its clinical space in order to provide exclusive treatments. The expansion will facilitate advanced radiation treatment machines, theranostic treatment rooms, interventional radiology procedures, and cellular therapies such as allogeneic stem cell transplantation and chimeric antigen receptor therapy (CAR T).
Triad appoints new chair of the board
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 14, 2023
Los Alamos National Laboratory has announced the appointment of Jay Sures as the new chair of the board for Triad National Security LLC, the entity responsible for managing and operating the laboratory. Sures will succeed Michael Anastasio, who previously held directorial roles at both Los Alamos and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories.
Danyelle Means named Interim Director of MIAC, Santa Fe
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 13, 2023
The New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs (NMDCA) has announced the appointment of Danyelle Means, an Oglala Lakota, as the interim director of the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture (MIAC) in Santa Fe, NM. Prior to this role, Means held positions at the First Peoples Fund and the Southwestern Association for Indian Arts, Inc.
Los Alamos saves $11 million and reduces carbon emissions with excavated dirt reuse
By New Mexico Sun | Dec 12, 2023
Los Alamos National Laboratory has announced a saving of $11.7 million through the repurposing of soil excavated on-site for new construction foundations, roads, and utility and stormwater lines. The laboratory's recent collaborative initiative is proving to be a cost-effective solution, with on-site processing of engineered fill costing approximately $13 per cubic yard, in contrast to purchasing it from a vendor at around $247 per cubic yard.