Science
Los Alamos High School Student Lillian Petersen To Present Research In Washington, D.C. May 2
LAHS sophomore Lillian Petersen is invited to present her research May 2 in Washington, D.C. Courtesy/New Mexico Supercomputing Challenge, LANL
EDUCATION News:
Los Alamos High School sophomore Lillian Petersen was invited to present her research at the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) in Washington, D.C.
Petersen will present an institution-wide seminar Wednesday, May 2, titled “Predicting Food Shortages in Africa from Satellite Imagery”. It will be viewable by live web broadcast at 10:30 a.m. MST Wednesday.
Petersen developed software to predict crop
Bradbury Science Museum Celebrates 25th Anniversary!
The Bradbury Science Museum in downtown Los Alamos celebrated its 25th Anniversary Wednesday and BSM Director Linda Deck received a Letter of Recognition from Manhattan Project National Historical Park officials and Site Manager Ranger Charlie Strickfaden at the event. Photo by KayLinda Crawford
BSM Educator Mel Strong stands in front of a photo of Ian Aeby, inventor of modern day Pinocchio during the demonstration. Photo by KayLinda Crawford
BSM Director Linda Deck speaks to crowd during the 25th anniversary celebration at the museum. Photo by KayLinda Crawford
Staff Report
Community Read More
NNSA Awards $7 Million Cooperative Agreement To University Of Texas At Austin
NNSA News:WASHINGTON, D.C. ― The Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) has designated a new Center of Excellence at the University of Texas at Austin as part of the Stewardship Science Academic Alliances (SSAA) Program.
“These grants ensure a pipeline of world-class scientists trained in areas of relevance to our stockpile stewardship mission,” said Dr. Kathleen Alexander, Assistant Deputy Administrator for Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation in NNSA’s Office of Defense Programs.
The University
Read More AGU: Winter Wave Heights, Extreme Storms On The Rise In Western Europe
Waves crashing onto Chesil Beach in Dorset during the winter of 2013/14. Courtesy/Tim Poate, University of PlymouthAGU News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Average winter wave heights along the Atlantic coast of Western Europe have been rising for almost seven decades, according to new research.
The coastlines of Scotland and Ireland have seen the largest increases, with the average height of winter waves more than 10 millimeters (more than 0.4 inches) per year higher than in 1948. That is more than more than 0.7 meters (2.3 feet) in total.
That has also led to increased wave
Read More NIST Team Shows Tiny Frequency Combs Are Reliable Measurement Tools
Composite photo of the test bed for NIST’s chip-based optical frequency synthesizer. A key component, NIST’s frequency comb on a chip, is mounted in the set-up on the lower left. A sample output of the programmable synthesizer, an optical frequency spectrum, is shown at middle-right. The synthesizer components provide for further integration into easily portable packages. Photo by Burrus/NIST
NIST News:
In an advance that could shrink many measurement technologies, scientists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and partners have demonstrated the first miniaturized Read More
Scenes From 28th Annual New Mexico Supercomputing Challenge Awards Ceremony
Scene from the 28th Annual New Mexico Supercomputing Challenge Awards Ceremony this morning at the Los Alamos Church of Christ at 2323 Diamond Dr. More than 30 awards and recognitions were presented to high school students at the event. Also, more than $18,000 in scholarships was awarded along with some $5,000 in cash given to participants during an action-packed computer random drawing. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos High School student Lillian Petersen receives the Community Impact Award for her project, Predicting Food Shortages in Africa from Satellite Imagery from Read More
Museum’s Monthly First Friday Celebrates ‘Star Wars’ And Da Vinci’s Military Inventions May 4
Aerial Screw conceptual model of drawing by Leonardo da Vinci. Courtesy/Grande Exhibitions
Flapping Wing conceptual model of drawing by Leonardo da Vinci. Courtesy/Grande ExhibitionsNMMNHS News:
ALBUQUERQUE ― The New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science’s next First Friday event jointly celebrates the launch of the next Mars landing mission and “Star Wars” day.
(May the 4th be with you!) During May 4th’s First Friday, patrons will be able to learn about and imagine space exploration and defense. Those
Read More Registration Opens For New Mexico Museum Of Natural History & Sciences Summer Camps For Children
Students examine display at New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science. Photo by Caitlin JenkinsNMMNHS News:
ALBUQUERQUE ― Registration is now open for the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Sciences summer camp programs. The camps are for grades K-5 as indicated.
Kindergarteners must have experiences in full-day classes before attending.
- Young Explores Camp: Wild Weather & Curious Climatology, June 18-22 (9 a.m.- 4 p.m.) – Become a meteorologist for a week – adventure through lightning, hurricanes,
LANL Officials Present Lessons Learned On Remediated And Unremediated Salts To NNMCAB
Los Alamos National Laboratory Associate Director for Environmental Management (EM) Randy Erickson, left, and Deputy Associate Director for EM Dave Funk, center, chat with Doug Hintze, manager of the EM Los Alamos Field Office following the April 18 meeting of the Northern New Mexico Citizens Advisory Board subcommittes in Pojoaque. Photo by Maire O’Neill/ladailypost.comBy MAIRE O’NEILL
Los Alamos Daily Post
Lessons learned during the treatment of remediated and unremediated nitrate salts at Los Alamos National Laboratory were shared April Read More