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...
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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...
Sandia provides knowledge management and technical expertise to Korea Institute of Nuclear Safety
News Article, April 4, 2024 • Sandia’s extensive experience in geologic disposal of nuclear waste is making global impacts. December 2023: KINS and Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) participants traveled from Korea to Albuquerque, New Mexico to have a weeklong technical exchange. Sandia is providing technical support to the Korea Institute of Nuclear...
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...
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...