Sandia LabNews

Issue April 18, 2024

Major milestone reached for key weapons component

Sandia’s work is helping modernize the U.S. nuclear deterrent

Major milestone reached for key weapons component

Sandia’s work is helping modernize the U.S. nuclear deterrent. The first production unit of the Mark 21 Fuze, which will be installed in a weapons system, was approved in March through a rigorous inspection procedure..

1.15 billion artificial neurons arrive at Sandia

Sandia researchers have welcomed the arrival of an extraordinary brain-based computing system called Hala Point.

Environmental responsibility a priority for Sandia

This Earth Day, Lab News highlights a few of the many programs that help protect, restore and monitor the world around us.

Sandia participates in voluntary review of nuclear security

The U.S. voluntarily participated in the International Atomic Energy Agency’s International Physical Protection Advisory Service mission, which included a stop at Sandia.

Employees use new benefit for whatever floats their boat

Beginning this year, eligible employees receive two floating holidays, totaling 16 hours, each year. Seven Sandians share how they are using the new benefit.

Finland delegation tours superfuge

NNSA hosted visitors from Finland’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Defense at the Sandia facility last month.

Earth Month around the Labs

Teams at the National Solar Thermal Test Facility and Photovoltaic System Evaluation Laboratory research new applications for renewable energy, which reduces emissions and mitigates climate change.

Sandia microgrid expert named IEEE Fellow

Sandia electrical engineer Michael Ropp has been recognized by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers for his work improving the resiliency of the electrical grid.

From nose cones to molten salts

Since 1978, the National Solar Thermal Test Facility has supported the development of concentrating solar power technologies and served as a testing ground for aerospace and defense applications.

Statistician seeks to understand climate change through variable relationships

Katherine Goode uses her statistical expertise to create algorithms that identify patterns in climate change.

Kauai volunteers repaint Boys and Girls Club

Volunteers from the Kauai Test Facility repainted the interior of a local Boys and Girls Club.