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6 students awarded DOE graduate student research fellowships

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The students received the prestigious U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science Graduate Student Research Award to conduct their doctoral research at Fermilab.

Mail some inspiration: share our postcards for Women’s History Month

From Energy.gov, March 8, 2022: The Department of Energy celebrates Women’s History Month with postcard stories of women in the energy workforce who faced challenges but followed their passions and continue to make a difference. View Jessica Esquivel’s postcard as she advocates for creating just and equitable spaces in physics.

Rick Verhaagen named deputy director of new DOE Office of Safety and Security

Rick Verhaagen, manager of the Department of Energy Fermi Site Office, has been named deputy director of the newly created DOE Office of Safety and Security. He starts his new position Feb. 14.

Fermilab to welcome 5 DOE Graduate Student Research Awardees this fall

Five students have received the prestigious U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science Graduate Student Research Award to conduct their research at Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory.

2 Fermilab scientists receive DOE Early Career Research Awards

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The DOE’s Office of Science has selected two Fermilab scientists to receive the 2021 DOE Early Career Research Award, now in its 12th year. Farah Fahim and Brian Nord have received the prestigious award, which is designed to bolster the nation’s scientific workforce by providing support to exceptional researchers during the crucial early years.

8 students awarded DOE Graduate Student Research Fellowships

Eight students have received the prestigious U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science Graduate Student Research Fellowships to conduct their research at Fermilab.

National Labs in the Fight – round table conversation with Jennifer Granholm – March 4

Join the U.S. Department of Energy for a round table conversation with Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm and scientists from DOE national laboratories as they discus DOE’s ongoing collaborative response to combat COVID-19. The discussion takes place today, March 4, at 12 p.m. CT. Register to attend the discussion.

Jennifer M. Granholm Sworn in as 16th secretary of energy

From the Department of Energy, Feb. 25, 2021: Jennifer M. Granholm was sworn in on Feb. 25 as the 16th U.S. secretary of energy. She is only the second woman to lead the U.S. Department of Energy.

Virtual meeting with Energy Secretary Granholm – streamed live on March 1

Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm will host a virtual all-staff event on Monday, March 1, at 1 p.m. CT. She will share a little about herself and her vision for DOE. She will also take a few questions, which can be submitted to AskS1@hq.doe.gov. The event will be live-streamed via https://live.energy.gov. This is a Microsoft Team Event and you can connect anonymously, with or without a Teams account. For assistance in logging in, visit this page. Contractor employee attendance is permissible…

Two Fermilab employees receive DOE Secretary’s Honor Awards

Fermilab Deputy Director of Research Joe Lykken and Fermilab Neutrino Division Head Steve Brice, recognized for their service to DOE’s mission and the benefit of the nation, earn among the highest honors a Department of Energy employee or contractor can receive.