Argonne and the U.S. Air Force will open educational opportunities to officers and civilian employees in nuclear, chemical and biological sciences and engineering career fields. Signing the agreement are Argonne Deputy Director Don Joyce (left) and Major General Robert L. Smolen, director of U.S. Air Force Nuclear and Counterproliferation DCS/Air and Space Operations.

5 to receive distinguished performance awards

Five Argonne scientists will receive 2004 Argonne University of Chicago Board of Governors Distinguished Performance Awards, which recognize outstanding scientific or technical achievements or a distinguished record of achievements.

The awards will be presented at a ceremony Tuesday, June 15, at 2:30 p.m. in Argonne-East's Building 213 Cafeteria. All employees whose schedules permit are invited to attend.

Lawrence Harding (CHM) has been a major force in the application of quantum chemistry methods to the accurate calculation of potential energy surfaces. Given the potential energy surfaces, various dynamics methods determine cross sections, reaction rates and thermochemistry. When Harding started his career, calculation of potential energy surfaces was limited to the simplest reactions. His research has led to calculations that challenge the best measurements for a wide array of reactions.

Romesh Kumar (CMT) has conducted outstanding research and development work on advanced materials for fuel cells and fuel reformers, leading to major impacts in the scientific field and in commercial applications. He is a leader in research and development for both solid oxide and polymer electrolyte fuel cells, and a world-class expert on fuel processing for fuel cells. He has developed systems analysis codes for analyzing fuel-cell system performance, efficiency and cost that have been adopted by the U.S. Department of Energy and others as the standard for simulating fuel-cell performance. He holds 10 patents and has published more than 100 technical papers and reports.

James Proudfoot (HEP) has been influential in the success of three major projects in experimental high-energy physics. He plays a leading role in the ongoing Collider Detector collaboration for Fermilab's Tevatron Collider. During Run 1 of the Tevatron Collider and the Collider Detector, he was instrumental in extracting results in the area of electroweak interactions and properties. He contributed to the development of trigger algorithms and the determination of the properties of the W bosons. He has played a strong role in the Collider Detector upgrade and recently finished a term as the deputy head of the Collider Detector Operations Department. In the early 1990s, when the Superconducting Super-Collider Laboratory was created, Proudfoot established himself as a calorimetry expert. He later became a key figure at Argonne and in the United States program for work in the tile calorimeter for the ATLAS detector at the CERN Large Hadron Collider. He is now a central figure in the installation of that calorimeter.

Work by Wolfgang Sturhahn and Thomas S. Toellner (both XFD) on the development of a high-energy-resolution monochromator and its application to the development of nuclear resonant inelastic X-ray scattering has earned them a worldwide reputation. Sturhahn and Toellner were the first scientists to discover and extract the phonon density of states from nuclear resonant scattering data. Their further technical developments permitted them to improve the resolution to the record level of under one million electron volts. Their papers on these topics are among the most frequently quoted in this field. Sturhahn and Toellner's ideas and technical innovations were crucial to initiate the development of nuclear resonant techniques at the Advanced Photon Source and other third-generation synchrotron radiation sources. They also pioneered creative instrumentation developments and a wide range of applications of the new technique.

Outstanding service to be
recognized by the university

Four Argonne employees will be honored with University of Chicago Board of Governors for Argonne Outstanding Service Awards, the highest honor the university gives to Argonne employees in support positions.

The award was established in 1983 by the University's Board of Governors for Argonne and recognizes those who have furthered the goals and missions of the laboratory through exceptional contributions.

The awards will be presented at a ceremony Tuesday, June 15, at 2:30 p.m. in Argonne-East's Building 213 Cafeteria. All employees whose schedules permit are invited to attend.

John Greene (PHY) became the target maker for the ATLAS facility almost two decades ago, inheriting a target laboratory largely in disarray. With minimal resources, John proceeded to repair, modify and upgrade the existing equipment while providing targets for the experimental program -- from two to three thousand targets per year. Greene is recognized as the best target maker in the United States, producing targets for experiments at ATLAS and other low-energy accelerators around the country. Greene continuously searches for better ways to manufacture targets and to develop new techniques.

Vivian Kay Johnson (PFS) joined the laboratory 26 years ago at an entry-level secretarial position and steadily advanced to her present position of associate division director in the Plant Facilities and Services Division. With exceptional human relations skills and a thorough knowledge of Argonne's collective bargaining agreements, she works with Human Resources and Legal to ensure fair treatment to all employees on all labor relations issues. Johnson's involvement in the Occupational Injury and Illness Review Committee has dramatically reduced PFS worker compensation claim costs and the number of recordable injuries. She has worked continuously to assure that comprehensive and accurate investigative information is available for review and determination. Her efforts in instituting a post-accident drug and alcohol testing process within PFS was a first at Argonne-East.

Marsha Mehaffey (NE) has a record of sustained contributions to the operation and administration of the Nuclear Engineering Division and its predecessors. In recognition of her superb secretarial and administrative support for two of the division's directors and other managers in key leadership roles, Mehaffey has been appointed NE's administrative coordinator, a position of substantial responsibility for many facets of the division's administrative operations.

Willis Ray (PFS-WMO) has demonstrated an outstanding work ethic, reliable service, quality workmanship and outstanding attendance and safety records during his 37-year career at the laboratory. He has performed decontamination and demolition work in the 800 East Area and large glovebox demolition work in buildings 212 and 350. He was a major contributor in the decontamination, demolition and rehabilitation of the Experimental Boiling Water Reactor and decontamination and demolition at the CP-5 Reactor. Ray played a large role in moving contaminated equipment from the old New Brunswick Laboratory site in New Jersey to its home at Argonne-East. His greatest contribution in recent years has been safe, effective and efficient leadership in on-site radioactive waste processing and off-site radioactive disposition. Ray had an active and valuable role in the first radioactive waste shipments to Hanford, Nevada Test Site and the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant.

Koch to be awarded global prize

By Betsy Connell

Retired Argonne engineer Leonard J. Koch will be awarded the Global Energy International Prize by Russian President Vladimir Putin in Russia this June. Koch, a leading world expert on fast reactor technology, will be recognized for his role in development of Argonne's Experimental Breeder Reactors I and II.

Koch was selected for the Global Energy International Prize from 60 nominations received from 400 experts from all over the world. Selections were made based on originality and the significance of their achievements to science and world energy.

"The contribution of Leonard Koch and his colleagues at Argonne National Laboratory lives on today as the world considers new options for meeting demand for energy use," said Hermann Grunder, Argonne director. "We applaud this award to Leonard Koch for his work in pioneering Argonne's fast reactor technology."

Chicago-native Koch worked for Argonne between 1948 and 1972, beginning his career as a mechanical engineer on EBR-I and rising to project manager for EBR-II and director of the reactor engineering division. In 1950, Koch and nine of his colleagues at Argonne moved to Idaho to complete EBR-I and put the plant in operation. Koch returned to Illinois in 1952 to begin working on EBR-II.

In just 12 years of operation, EBR-I achieved many firsts: it was the first reactor to generate usable quantities of electricity from atomic energy, the first breeder reactor, the first to use liquid metal as a coolant and the first plutonium-fueled reactor.

EBR-II showed that reactor and fuel recycle systems were scalable to a full-scale power station. During the first few years of its operation, EBR-II recycled the core through the reactor five times, demonstrating the feasibility of a closed fuel cycle.

Koch shares the award with two Russian scientists, Fyodor Mitenkov and Alexander Sheindlin. The $900,000 in prize money will be equally shared among the three prize winners.

The Global Energy International Prize award was established two years ago by Zhores Alferov, 2000 Nobel Laureate in physics and Vice President of Russian Academy of Sciences. The annual energy award is sponsored by three Russian companies -- natural gas company Gazprom, utility Unified Energy Systems and the Russian oil company, Yukos.

Koch is the author of numerous scientific articles and publications on fast reactor technology, including the 2003 historical perspective, EBR-II, An Integrated Experimental Fast Reactor Nuclear Power Station. Koch is also a Fellow in the American Nuclear Society and a member of the National Academy of Engineering.

Argonne, U. S. Air Force agree
to fellowship program

The U.S. Air Force and Argonne will open educational opportunities to Air Force officers and civilian employees in nuclear, chemical and biological sciences and engineering career fields.

Participants in the program will be able to earn master's degrees and Professional Military Education credit for Intermediate or Senior Service School through the program.

To begin in August, 2005, the program combines specific assignments in Argonne's research programs in homeland security and related technical areas with concurrent enrollment in appropriate programs at the University of Chicago, Northwestern University or the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Air Force students will be assigned an Argonne mentor from the scientific staff during the assignment, and the program will be managed by Argonne's Division of Educational Programs.

"This agreement is a triple play," said DEP Director Harold Myron. "The universities get quality students, Argonne gets the talents of first-class researchers, and the Air Force gets a more highly educated and skilled staff."

One new student will join the program each year for two-year periods, on assignment from the Air Force. Argonne will provide research opportunities and office space for the students. No funds will be exchanged.

Ask the directorate

Q: Is there an active wildlife management program ensuring the health of the sometimes revered, sometimes reviled lords of our manor, the famous white deer of Argonne National Laboratory, so that future generations can enjoy these Midwest treasures? It is obvious to even the common observer that with their limited population, they are inbreeding their way to extinction on this property. All the males I saw during the winter had some form of malformation: Uneven or just plain missing antlers. I do not have information on their history, origin or the role they're supposed to play here, but I have never heard of nor seen these beautiful animals in any zoo or documentary and assume they are rare, at least around here.

These beauties aren't the only creatures we should be treasuring. We have hawks, falcons, coyote, snapping turtles and many more. I would love to see a facility on the lab or in conjunction with our neighbors, the DuPage County Forest Preserve, to educate people on our diverse and rich ecology. We can teach our many tours and visitors more than just particle beams, chemistry and physics. We can teach them how these sciences can be a benefit to these animals: How long would many of them survive if not for the protective enclosure of this scientific research facility? On the other hand, how many chemists or physicists have taken a walk amidst Argonne's nature to unwind, relax and come back to work the better for it?

A: The Department of Energy and Argonne, in consultation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, have a land management and habitat restoration program. It is designed to integrate the native species you mention and others into our site while reducing maintenance, improving erosion and flood control, reducing air pollution, increasing biodiversity and preserving and restoring high-quality non-developed areas -- wetlands, prairie, woodlands, and savannas. We have been quite pleased with the ongoing results of the program.

The white deer -- actually fallow deer native to northern Africa, Asia Minor and southern Europe -- are feral, having roamed the area since about 1940 after being brought here by a previous private owner of part of what is now Argonne. The herd is not the property of the laboratory. Being non-native, the deer's gene pool is, indeed, limited, though the antler imbalance you note is likely the result of normal winter shedding rather than of genetic weakness. And since they are non-native, finding breeding stock and bringing it here suggests problems that have developed in other ecosystems where there have been non-native animal populations.

As to developing a nature education facility here, we are severely limited by ongoing security concerns, but are indeed grateful that our staff can enjoy the reborn beauty of our site. As for the Forest Preserve District, it has its own program, separate from ours, and is taking similar but more extensive actions in Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve. While the programs are completely separate, we do keep each other informed about what we're doing.

1st Friday Forum topic
is Women Advancing Bioscience

Women Advancing Bioscience (WABio), a not-for-profit corporation formed to create a strong network of women working in or advancing the biosciences, will be the topic of the next First Friday Forum meeting, Friday, June 4.

The meeting will begin at 12:15 p.m. in Argonne-East's Building 203, Room A114.

Two members of Women Advancing Bioscience (WABio), Nancy Sullivan and Ellen Clough, will discuss how the organization fosters the professional growth and development of women in biosciences and women-owned or -operated bioscience businesses. Sullivan and Clough will talk about the role of women in the life sciences and encourage the women of Argonne to discuss their own personal and professional needs so WABio can create customized programs and activities.

More information about WABio is online.

University announces Idaho Lab
contract bid team

The University of Chicago will lead Idaho Laboratory Affiliates, a team of organizations that will bid for the contract to manage and operate the Idaho National Laboratory (INL).

The team includes the university, Kellogg Brown and Root Services, Inc., Teledyne Brown Engineering, Inc., and Nuclear Fuel Services, Inc. The new laboratory will combine Argonne-West and the Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) expects to award the contract on or about Nov. 15, with a contract turnover date of Jan. 31, 2005.

"The University of Chicago has been part of the Idaho community for 54 years," said University of Chicago President Don Randel. "Our view is that the best way to assure the success of the new laboratory as a world-class center for research and development is to begin with the best partnerships. Our goal is to accelerate progress from the first day of operation. By doing so, we'll assure that Idaho establishes its rightful place as a center for breakthrough nuclear technologies in this decade -- and for the rest of the century."

"We are extremely proud of the innovative technologies developed by the University of Chicago here in Idaho," explained Tom Rosenbaum, Vice-President for Research and for Argonne National Laboratory at the University of Chicago. "The companies we've asked to be part of the INL team are world-class leaders in their fields. By attracting the best talent for high-priority projects, INL will secure its position as a leader in nuclear research."

Dan Arvizu is the team's candidate for the position of INL laboratory director. Arvizu has served as director of the Materials and Process Sciences Center at Sandia National Laboratories, as well as in senior executive technology positions with CH2M Hill, a leading government contractor.

DOE has established that the operator to manage INL will create a joint laboratory/university center for advanced energy studies in Idaho. The center will contribute to the growth of new technologies, a new generation of nuclear engineers, and to the overall growth of Idaho's economy.

The University of Chicago developed and operated the world's first nuclear research reactor in 1942 and has managed Argonne-West since its inception in 1949.

Kellogg Brown and Root has an energy heritage that includes key roles in the earliest of DOE- related programs. Today, the company delivers project management, engineering, construction, operations and maintenance, logistics, special project support and integrated security solutions to a wide range of government clients.

Teledyne Brown Engineering, Inc., has an international reputation for excellence in space and defense-related technology development and implementation. Current projects involve future space launch vehicles, microgravity science, threat reduction of international weapons of mass destruction, cyber security software and space exploration.

Nuclear Fuel Services is a supplier of advanced nuclear fuel for the U.S. Navy's Nuclear Propulsion Program. It has operated highly enriched uranium fuel fabrication facilities for nearly 50 years. It has demonstrated expertise in nuclear safeguards and security, providing planning for the U.S. government's new Mixed Oxide Fuel Fabrication Facility at the Savannah River Site. The company is also a leader in the commercialization of surplus government uranium for use in nuclear power reactors.

HR classes

To enroll, contact a Training Management System representative. A class enrollment form is also available online. Call Betty Iwan (HR) at ext. 2-3410 for more information.

"Business Writing Skills" (HR292) -- Thursday, June 3, 9 a.m. - noon, Building 201, Conference Room 190. Students will learn techniques to say more with less and get their messages across positively and clearly.

"Brown Bag: I Don't Need No Stinking Project Management" (HR354) -- Thursday, June 10, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Building 203, Conference Room A114. Students will review how modern project management has evolved, what drives the policy change, and how the change will affect the way projects are performed at the laboratory.

"Time Management" (HR486) -- Thursday, June 17. 9 a.m. - noon, Building 201, Conference Room 190. The course will help students assess their current time management habits and examine the issues of choice and control and their impact on time management.

"The Supervisory Rule in Managing Employee Issues" (HR643) -- Thursday, June 24, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Building 401, Conference Room E1100. Supervisors will gain a clear understanding of the laws governing the workplace and the necessary skills to handle difficult employee issues.

Retirement vendors to visit ANL-E

The laboratory's retirement vendors will send representatives to Argonne-East during June.

To schedule an appointment, call the number listed.

Prudential -- Wednesday, June 2, and Wednesday, June 16. Call Cheryl at the appointment desk at (847) 619-3519.

Fidelity --Tuesday, June 8, and Tuesday, June 29. Call the appointment desk at (800) 642-7131.

TIAA-CREF -- Thursday, June 17, and Friday, June 18. Call the appointment desk at (800) 842-2005 or www.tiaa-cref/moc.

MATLAB, Simulink software demos set

MathWorks will hold a seminar Tuesday, June 8, in Argonne-East's Building 617 Lower Level.

A seminar on MATLAB, software that accelerates research and reduces analysis and development time, is set for 9 a.m. to noon. A Simulink seminar is scheduled from 1:30 - 5 p.m. and will focus on using Simulink as an interactive tool for modeling, simulating and analyzing dynamic multidomain systems.

To register, visit the MathWorks Web site at www.mathworks.com/seminars/anl. For more information, contact Michael Esposito at esposito@ mathworks.com.

Lunchtime barbecues have returned

Lunchtime barbecues will return to the Argonne Guest House restaurant Wednesday, June 2.

The weekly barbecues will be held Wednesdays rain or shine from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Entrées range from $6 to $10, and different items will be featured each week. Traditional barbecue items, including burgers and ribs, will be available. The June 2 menu will include barbecued salmon, chicken and catfish.

A complete soup and salad bar can be purchased as an entrée or with a barbecue entrée for an extra charge.

Questions about Social Security
to be answered

A representative of the Social Security Administration's Joliet office will visit Argonne-East's Human Resources office Wednesday, June 16, from 8 a.m. to noon.

To schedule a meeting with the Social Security representative, call ext. 2-2989.

Argonne Pioneers plan
19^th reunion dinner, dance

The Argonne Pioneers will gather for a 19th reunion dinner Sunday, Oct. 17, at the Orland Chateau Restaurant, 14500 LaGrange Road, Orland Park.

Pioneers include all current and former Argonne, Met Lab, Atomic Energy Commission (AEC/DOE) and Credit Union employees who worked in these organizations between 1942 and 1974. This includes all present employees with 30 years or more of service. Spouses and guests of those attending are welcome.

The cost is $23 per person, including tax and tip, for the family-style dinner. Registration and friendship time will be from 2-4 p.m., immediately followed by dinner. A cash bar will be available. Music for dancing will be provided.

Reservations must be made by Monday, Oct. 11, because the restaurant requires a firm commitment of the number of attendees. Reservations cannot be accepted, nor will refunds be made, after that date. Checks should be sent and made payable to Argonne Pioneers Reunion, P.O. Box 8326, Argonne, IL 60439.

Addresses sought

The Pioneers are seeking current addresses of all present and former employees who qualify as described above. Information should be provided to any committee member listed below or mailed to the Pioneers Reunion, Post Office Box 8326, Argonne, IL 60439.

Argonne Pioneers Committee members are Evie Fagan, Richard Horton, Ken Okolowitz, Evelyn Rutkowski, Mary Ann Tomkins and Harry Youngquist. For more information, contact Evie Fagan at (630) 960-5563.

NAME OF PIONEER: ___________________________________________

ADDRESS: ___________________________________________________

_____I am a "PIONEER" and plan to attend reunion on 10-17-04.

Years Employed: From________ To_________ Dept/Div___________

I plan to bring my spouse/guest. "PIONEER": Yes____ No_____

Name of spouse/guest__________________________________________

If guest is a Pioneer -- years employed: From______ To_______ Dept/Div______________

_____ I will not be able to attend but would like to be informed of any future events.

_____ Enclosed is my check in the amount of $_________ made out to the Argonne Pioneers Reunion.

NOTE: Your canceled check is your receipt. No refunds after Oct. 11.

Cigna offers fitness help

Cigna is offering employee discounts on health and wellness programs. "Healthy Rewards" programs include:

10K-A-Day a program designed to help employees become more active.

Fitness club memberships at reduced rates

Weight management program

Weight Watcher programs at discounted rates.

For more information, contact Cigna at (800) 870-3470 or visit the company Web site. To register online, click on "Are you in need of personal help?" then enter Argonne as the Employer ID and "employee" as the pin word.

Inventors

Report inventions online at www.anl.gov/invent/. Inventors reporting to the U.S. Department of Energy in the first half of fiscal year 2004 were: 

Shabbir Ahmed, Jean Allain, Khalil Amine, Orlando Auciello, Sasan Bakhtiari, Uthamalingam Balachandran, Sergei Bavykin, James Birrell, Munidhar Biruduganti, John Carlisle, John Carter, David Chaiko, Darrell Chandler, Michael Chen, Hual-Te Chien, Sara Choung, Seok-Hwan Chung, Terry Cruse, Edward Daniels, William Ellingson, Robert Erck, Ali Erdemir, Osman Eryilmaz, Brandon Fisher, Rex Gerald, Jennifer Gerbi, David Glesne, Nachappa Gopalsami, Joseph Gregar and Sreenath Gupta.

Catherine Han, Ahmed Hassanein, Axel Hoffmann, Roy Holt, Eliezer Huberman, Zinetulla Insepov, Bassam Jody, Christopher Johnson, Mark Jusko, Kenneth Kasza, Tom Kaun, Jaekook Kim, Robert Klingler, Theodore Krause, John Krebs, Michael Krumpelt, Romesh Kumar, Wai-Kwong Kwok, Sheldon Lee, John Lewellen, Di-Jia Liu, YuPo Lin, Zhengtian Lu, Beihai Ma, Victor Maroni, Steven McConnell, Mitchell Meyer, Dean Miller, Deborah Myers, Daniel Miller, William Miller, Michael Molitsky and Paula Moon

Istvan Naday, Suhas Niyogi, John Noonan, James Norem, Michael North, Bookeun Oh, John Oras, Joseph Pomykala, Miroslava Protic, Apostolos Raptis, Tijana Rajh, Jerome Rathke, Diane Rodi, Katarina Ruscic, Daniel Schabacker, Devin Sears, Ramanujam Sekar, Shuh-Haw Sheen, Michael Simpson, Seth Snyder, HyunJin Son, Fred Stevens, Edward St. Martin, Michael Thackeray, LyAnn Ursos, Robert Visher, Robert Von Dreele, Arun Wagh, Hsien-Hau Wang, Qinzheng Wang, Ulrich Welp, Ronald Whitfield, Gerold Willing, James Willit, Zhili Xiao and Yong Zhao.

Service Awards

Service Awards for April include:

45 Years

Harold E. Jackson, Jr. (PHY).

40 Years

William E. Sullivan (IPNS).

35 Years

Patricia A. Gajewski (PFS), Joseph W. Lucas (ET).

30 Years

Joseph Arko (XFD), Lawrence L. Burke (NPS), Robert A. Conley (PFS), Kalimullah (NE), Marion C. Thurnauer (CHM).

25 Years

Laurie A. Carbaugh (CMT).

20 Years

Jerry Crusat (NPS), Timothy E. Hentsch (AOD), Leon T. Reed (HEP), Deborah Anne Tate (ENT), Kenneth Wiggins (PFS).

15 Years

Michael V. Bertnik (PFS), Michael P. Bracken (PFS), Tamara S. Hobbs (NPS), Richard E. Janik (AOD), Elton N. Kaufmann (OTD), Elaine M. London (EQO), Jesse N. Ruiz (FAC), Boni A. Size (NE), Terry L. Smith (ASD), George Vukovich (DIS).

10 Years

Thomas Beilfus (IPNS), Klayne M. Coburn (FAC), G. Butch Cope (FAC), Ronald L. Dettling (ASD), Linda DeVito (AOD), Ronald A. Fernandez (NPS), Jeffrey A. Fortner (CMT), John R. Hummel (DIS), Andrew Jansen (CMT), Christopher Johnson (CMT), Stephen D. Killian (FAC), Collin J. Knight (ENT), Donald B. Knight (OTT), Scott D. Lee (NT), Renee M. Nault (IPD), Candido Pereira (CMT), Linda M. Pierce (ES), Thomas B. Powers (XFD), Joy D. Rule (FAC), Gary A. Siatka (PFS), Dennis L. Wahlquist (ENT), Chih-Yuan Yao (AOD).

5 Years

Oyelayo O. Ajayi (ET), Thomas W. Buffington (ASD), Bradley G. Butler (NPS), John T. Douglass (ENT), Robert Furst (ASD), Rex E. Gerald, II (CMT), Donald Ghilardi (NE), Otilda D. Haasl (PFS), Alexei E. Koshelev (MSD), Mary Kowalczyk (HR), Stuart Jay Martin (MCS), Michael T. Merritt (XFD), Lynn L. Miller (LEG), Gina Orta (PFS), James L. Rigoulot (NPS), Ronald E. Vetter (PFS), Michael Wisniewski (CIS).