Nuclear Energy and Fuel Cycle Programs

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Carlsbad site welcomes new leader

News Article, December 7, 2023 • “I wanted to be an archaeologist when I was young. I didn’t get too far into school before I realized that there’s only one Indiana Jones, so I turned to my second love — rocks,” Greg Roselle said about his entry into the field of geology. While Greg may have...

Global Recycling Day: Learn about spent nuclear fuel recycling

News Article, March 15, 2023 • Successfully meeting the nation’s energy needs and climate goals for carbon free energy production will require the construction of new nuclear power plants and a robust role for nuclear energy as part of the nation’s overall energy strategy. Currently approximately 20 percent of the electricity in the United States is...

Sandia contributes nuclear science expertise to the International Youth Nuclear Congress

News Article, November 14, 2022 • Sylvia Saltzstein, Sandia’s Nuclear Fuel Cycle Technologies Senior Manager, will travel to Japan to participate in the upcoming International Youth Nuclear Congress November 27 through December 2. The conference presents an opportunity for young nuclear science professionals to discuss research, collaborate, network, and learn from senior leaders who share their...
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Sandian named Scientist of the Year

News Article, September 11, 2023 • “I was the only farm worker who had a calculus book in his car,” Sal Rodriguez joked when I asked him about his upbringing. But it was no joke. The son of immigrants, Sal grew up in the tiny town of Calexico, California and worked in the fields to put...
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Science serving others

News Article, March 19, 2024 • Engineer employs computer code to mitigate climate change and nuclear energy risks Dave Luxat is the epitome of “science serving others.” He is a second-generation engineer who is empathetic that change is hard, cares greatly about climate change mitigation and is passionate about building on the long-standing heritage of engineers...
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