Technology

STEM Summer Camps Fuel Childrens Curiosity, Creativity

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STEM News:

Young innovators raising 7th to 9th graders will be a part of an exciting weeklong summer camp where they will be introduced to the world of 3D design and 3D printing! This introductory program to 3D Printing is designed to ignite creativity, enhance problem-solving skills, and inspire future STEM careers.

Participants will learn the fundamentals of 3D modeling using intro level software, bringing their imaginative designs to life through cutting-edge 3D printing technology. By the end of the week, students will create a 3D printed project and understand the principles behind Read More

Second New Mexico Facility Awarded CHIPS Funding

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EDD News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) Acting Cabinet Secretary Mark Roper said that today’s announcement by the White House of another award to a New Mexico company under the CHIPS and Science Act solidifies New Mexico as a center for advanced manufacturing. 

The $23.9 million award to Albuquerque’s Rocket Lab, formerly SolAero, will significantly increase its satellite solar power production over the next four years and provide up to 140 additional jobs in New Mexico.

The company will invest more than $70 million of private money into the expansion and $25 Read More

Catch Of The Week: Snowflake Data Breach

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By REBECCA RUTHERFORD
Los Alamos
For the Los Alamos Daily Post

Everyone knows having a super strong and unique password is the best way to protect your online accounts, right? Righttt?

Maybe once upon a time, but in today’s world the best way to protect your accounts is by using MFA (multi-factor authentication) to protect your accounts.

This was recently demonstrated, very painfully, by the Snowflake data breach.

What is Snowflake? Snowflake is an American company offering cloud-based data storage and analytics service, generally termed “data-as-a-service”. This allows corporate users Read More

New Look For VisitLosAlamos.org Goes Live June 11

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County has announced the launch of a newly redesigned VisitLosAlamos.org, set to go live Tuesday, June 11, 2024. This fresh, modern website is designed to enhance the user experience, providing visitors with an engaging, intuitive platform to explore the unique offerings in Los Alamos.

Key Features of the New VisitLosAlamos.org:

  • Modern Design: The new website boasts a sleek, contemporary design that reflects the dynamic spirit of Los Alamos;
  • Enhanced Navigation: Improved site architecture and a user-friendly interface make it easier to discover attractions,
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Family Strengths Network Hosts Day Of STEAM June 12

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FSN News:

Family Strengths Network (FSN) invites families with kids of all ages to attend its annual Day of STEAM  9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 12.

A variety of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) activities and presentations will take place. FSN will provide ongoing STEAM fun throughout the day.

Visiting organizations will have special presentations at the following times:

  • 10 a.m. – Santa Fe Reptile and Bug Museum will have some creepy crawlies to check out;
  • Noon – Santa Fe Raptor Center will bring a special feathered guest; and
  • 1 p.m. – Los Alamos
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FBI: Nigerian National Sentenced For Romance Scheme

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — A Nigerian National was sentenced to 51 months in prison and ordered to pay $524,000 in restitution and a money judgment in the amount of $868,295 for his role in a hybrid romance scam and business email compromise scheme.

There is no parole in the federal system.

According to court documents, the scheme began in July 2015 when a co-conspirator initiated a romance scam with a 56-year-old widow in New Mexico using the alias “Sean Bartlett.” The co-conspirator convinced the victim that he was an engineer working on lucrative oil contracts and promised to marry the victim Read More

Catch Of The Week: Facebook T-Shirt Scams

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By REBECCA RUTHERFORD
Los Alamos
For the Los Alamos Daily Post

If you are like me you probably have approximately a million t-shirts … and yet there’s always room for one more!!! I’m always on the lookout for a fun t-shirt. But did you know that scammers are targeting you on Facebook and other social media platforms with t-shirt themed scams?

There are many twists on the scam. I’m a member of a local ski area group on Facebook and scammers are constantly posting things like this:

They try to make it look like it’s an official shirt for the ski area, or whatever the page is for, and make money off fans. If you Read More

TechSource Named DOE Small Business Of The Year

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TechSource officials accepting the DOE Small Business of the Year Award Tuesday in Minneapolis from left, Deno Photinakis, VP for Technical Solutions and Deputy Managing Director, NCR PMO; Kristi Daugherty, Deputy Director for Operations, LA PMO; Brian D’Andrea, Chairman and CEO and Jim Rhone, Senior VP and Managing Director, NCR PMO. Courtesy/TechSource

By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com

TechSource, Inc, headquartered in downtown Los Alamos, has been named the Department of Energy (DOE) Small Business of the Year, a prestigious recognition of its “outstanding Read More

LAHS Junior Jane Mocko Awarded 2024 Rensselaer Medal

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LAHS Junior Jane Mocko receives the Rensselaer medal for 2024 as well as a Society of Women Engineers Certificate of Merit. Celebrating with her are Physics Teacher Debbie Grothaus, Chemistry Teacher Michela Ombelli, Principal Renee Dunwoody,  Math Teacher Ethan Honnell, Biology Teacher Stephanie Mitchell and Math Teacher Stephanie Abney. Courtesy/LAPS

LAHS Principal Renee Dunwoody presents the Rensselaer award to junior Jane Mocko for her accomplishments in math and science. Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

Los Alamos High School Junior Jane Mocko has been selected to receive the 2024 Read More

Heinrich Welcomes Action To Bolster America’s Power Grid

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U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and the co-founder and co-chair of the Electrification Caucus, is welcoming the White House’s announcement of a Federal-State Initiative to Bolster America’s Power Grid to accelerate improvements to the electric transmission and distribution network, which are critical to meeting the country’s needs for affordable, clean, reliable, and resilient power. 

“A strong electric grid and reliable access to power are critical for every aspect of our lives. Read More