Sandia LabNews

From concept to commercialization: 40 years of concentrating solar power research- Researchers, industry gather for celebration

To mark the National Solar Thermal Test Facility’s 40th anniversary in July, present and past Sandia staff and managers, industry leaders and government representatives came together for a day of talks and tours focused on the history of the facility, its contributions to solar energy and other fields and the current research outlook.

Smart connections

Sandia hosted representatives from eight national laboratories and University of California, Irvine, at the Albuquerque site for a workshop on Smart Labs in March.

DOE secretary visits Sandia

On Feb. 25, Secretary of Energy Chris Wright addressed staff, toured the Labs, met with leadership and received briefings on various programs and their contributions to national security.

One fluid motion as heavy as possible

Software engineer and Olympic weightlifter Andi Johnson was on track to compete in the American Open Series Finals in December when a semitruck derailed her plans. Now, she's reset her goal and shares what she's learned along the way.

Career journeys unveiled

Labs Director James Peery and Associate Labs Director of Integrated Security Solutions Andy McIlroy discussed their career journeys at a recent Careerapalooza event.