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Argonne's user facilities normally attract top scientists to conduct research in many scientific fields, but Argonne-East's Sept. 15 open house will bring a change of pace.
Argonne scientists and engineers will demonstrate the facilities' operations and research to curious members of the public rather than fellow researchers at "Argonne Adventure 2001: Science and Technology for Today and Tomorrow."
On past occasions, the 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. open house has drawn more than 15,000 visitors.
Among the events at some of Argonne's user facilities will be:
The Advanced Photon Source (APS), which
provides the nation's most brilliant X-ray beams for
structural research in biology and materials science.
Besides viewing several exhibits, including one prepared
by the Museum of Science and Industry, guests can
participate in hands-on demonstrations to learn about
magnets, which are used to produce extreme-brilliance
X-ray beams, and how high-precision instrumentation
controls the X-ray beams as they travel down beamlines
to experiment stations. APS exhibits and tours will
be located in Buildings 400 _ 402.
Intermediate Voltage Electron Microscope -
Tandem (IVEM-Tandem), a materials science facility that uses electron or
ion beams from an accelerator to obtain resolutions
approaching 0.1 nanometers (billionths of a meter).
Visitors will be able to tour the IVEM-Tandem and the
accelerator facility in Building 212, hear scientists speak
on the applications of ion beam experiments and watch
video of an experiment performed with the IVEM.
Intense Pulsed Neutron Source (IPNS), a
national research facility for investigating the structural
and dynamic properties of materials. In Building 360,
IPNS guests can watch a computer presentation on the
facility's operations, research and history. There will be tours
of the control room, linear accelerator and the
experimental hall where visitors can view the scientific
instruments. While learning about the effects of
liquid nitrogen, visitors can pick up free balloons and
souvenirs or buy an IPNS T-shirt.
Volunteers are needed to help pass out programs at all three entrance gates during Argonne-East's open house, Sept. 14-15.
Between 2,500 and 3,000 high school and college students will visit the site for a preview of the open house on "Education Day," Friday, Sept. 14.
On Saturday, Sept. 15, "Argonne Adventure 2001: Science and Technology for Today and Tomorrow" is expected to draw more than 15,000 visitors to Argonne-East. The open house will feature more than 100 different exhibits explained and run by scientists and engineers.
Help is needed in two-hour shifts from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday and from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday.
To volunteer, or for more information, call Cindy Wilkinson (OPA), Community Relations Manager, at ext. 2-5561.
All employees whose schedules permit are invited to view posters showcasing the best of Argonne's science and technology at a reception Friday, Sept. 7, in the lobby of Argonne-East's Building 201.
The reception, hosted by Argonne Director Hermann Grunder, will be held from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Refreshments will be served.
Among the poster topics are nanotechnology, genomics, computing, education, advanced reactors, energy and environmental science and technology, Advanced Photon Source research and the proposed Rare Isotope Accelerator.
Three hundred people gathered Aug. 13 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the first production of spallation neutrons at Argonne's Intense Pulsed Neutron Source (IPNS). Jack Carpenter, David Price, Gerry Lander and Bruce Brown, the four former IPNS directors, gave presentations following speeches by Argonne Director Hermann Grunder and Associate Laboratory Director Frank Fradin.
The talks highlighted IPNS' pioneering importance and past achievements but also looked toward its bright future.
"Over the next ten years, we plan to upgrade the instruments and the neutron source to remain competitive in the 21st century," said Raymond Teller, current IPNS Director. "We currently have three proposals at the Department of Energy that are being considered for funding, and we plan on submitting at least two more this year."
In the 1970s, Jack Carpenter, IPNS' first division director and now its technical director, originally devised a way to use neutrons created by the process of spallation for neutron scattering experiments.
During spallation, charged particles are accelerated into a heavy-metal target, which emits pulses of neutrons.
Such pulses have a greater intensity and variety of uses than the continuous stream of neutrons that come from older, nuclear reactor-based neutron sources.
Accelerator-based neutron sources — such as the IPNS — are now much preferred over reactor-based neutron sources in most structural analysis experiments.
As a result of Carpenter's initial efforts, Argonne developed the world's first sources of spallation neutrons, ZING-P and ZING-P', which led to the May 1981 startup of the production source, IPNS. Today, the IPNS, which is used for the study of atomic structure and motion in liquids and solids, is the most cost-effective of the U.S. Department of Energy's neutron sources.
"IPNS was the first truly user-oriented facility. All user facilities today — including Argonne's Advanced Photon Source — have drawn their basic philosophy of existing for the users' benefit from IPNS," noted Teller.
— Jeff Evans
Bruce Brown, former Intense Pulsed Neutron Source (IPNS) director, was honored with the U.S. Department of Energy's Distinguished Associate Award during the IPNS 20th anniversary celebration Aug. 13.
Bill Oosterhuis of DOE's Office of Basic Energy Sciences presented the award at the commemoration, which was attended by 300 people.
On the plaque Brown received, Secretary of Energy Spencer Abraham praised Brown for bringing accelerator-based neutron sources to the forefront of materials research and for his service to IPNS users that made it possible for them to do valuable science over many years.
The Distinguished Associate Award is the highest award that the Energy Department gives to those who are not DOE employees.
Information and tips for Argonne employees on how to avoid being the target of espionage will appear on a new Web site making its debut Sept. 7.
"CASE: Counterintelligence Awareness Site for Employees" was developed by Argonne's Office of Counterintelligence.
The site will contain information and tips for employees traveling to sensitive and non-sensitive countries, and those hosting foreign visitors. Also included will be insight into common espionage techniques such as close and continuing contact, elicitation and the recruitment process.
The Argonne 8-Ball Pool League will start league matches Tuesday, Sept. 18.
Matches are held at LeCue (8109 Cass Ave., about a quarter-mile north of I-55) on Tuesday nights, starting at 6 p.m.
The handicap-based league needs male and female players. All skill levels, including beginners, are welcome. Family members and friends of employees are also eligible to join.
Fully formed teams with some experienced players (usually six to eight members) can participate. Individual players will be placed on existing teams. Individual players may enroll up to Tuesday, Oct. 9.
For more information, call Vic Maroni (CMT) at ext. 2-4547 or Jenny Erdmann (UPD) at ext. 2-8733.
Coupon books offering savings at local restaurants and stores will be sold to help raise funds for the Argonne-East chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP).
"Entertainment 2002" coupon books will be immediately available for the north-northwest, west-central and south-southwest areas of Chicago and its suburbs. Out-of-town editions are also available, and books can be purchased online (Click “Sellers Section,” enter account code 630570).
Coupon books are $25 each and will be available in the Building 213 Cafeteria at lunchtime every Friday during September. Contact Pat Frankovich at ext. 2-5700 or frankovich@anl.gov for more information.
Proceeds will benefit the IAAP's high school scholarship program.
Bayer Pharmaceutical Division has announced a voluntary withdrawal of Baycol (cerivastatin) from the U.S. market. Baycol is a popular medication used to lower high cholesterol levels.
The drug has been associated with rare but sometimes fatal cases of rhabdomyolysis — a condition in which muscle cells are destroyed and released into the bloodstream.
AdvancePCS, the prescription drug benefit for the Cigna PPO, is sending information about the recall to physicians and has stopped providing Baycol via mail and its Web site. Contact Human Resources at ext. 2-2991 for more information.
Argonne's retirement vendors will send representatives to Argonne-East to meet individually with employees and answer questions about retirement plans and retirement plan assets.
Appointments last a half-hour, except for Prudential, which offers half-day sessions. For an appointment, call the number listed.
| Vendor | Day | For appointments, call |
| Fidelity | Tuesday, Sept. 4 and 18 | Appointment Desk, (800) 642-7131 |
| TIAA-CREF | Thursday, Sept. 20, and Friday, Sept. 21 | Appointment Desk, (800) 842-2005 |
| Prudential | Wednesday, Sept. 5,12, 19 | Cheryl, (847) 619-3519 |
Argonne-East's Guest House Restaurant will be closed Saturday, Sept. 1, Sunday, Sept. 2, and Monday, Sept. 3. The 5 to 9 Grill in Building 402 will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on those dates.
The Guest House will not serve lunch Tuesday, Sept. 10, and Wednesday, Sept. 11, due to a special event.
A class on "Computer User Ergonomics" will be held Wednesday, Sept. 12, from 1 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. in Argonne-East's Building 202, Room B-169.
The course helps participants identify and avoid ergonomic risks of computer use and prevent computer-related musculoskeletal disorders like tendinitis, carpal tunnel syndrome and eye and neck strain. ESH Course 583 is recommended for employees who use computers four or more hours a day.
To register, contact a Training Management System representative.
Contact Carol Giles, Industrial Hygiene, at ext. 2-3427, for more information or an ergonomic consultation.
Bodybilt Chair Demo
Bodybilt ergonomic chairs will be demonstrated from 3-5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12, in Building 202, Room E126. Bodybilt representatives will answer questions about the proper use of chairs and service them.
For more information, call Bodybilt at (630) 261-0700.
Electronics and Computing Technologies will offer several computer software classes during September.
Detailed class descriptions, schedules and enrollment forms are available online.
For more information about enrollment procedures, contact Diane Cavazos (ECT) at ext. 2-7153 or dkcavazos@anl.gov.
Unless otherwise noted, classes will be held in Argonne-East's Building 221, Room A142, and are limited to 10 participants. Proficiency with the Windows operating system is necessary.
"Advanced Word 2000" (ECT378) — Prerequisites:
Introduction and Intermediate Word. Monday, Sept.
10, 8:30 a.m. _ 4:30 p.m. Cost: $215.
"Advanced Excel 2000" (ECT379) —
Prerequisites: Introduction and Intermediate Excel 2000.
Tuesday, Sept. 11, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Cost: $215.
"Advanced Access 2000" (ECT380) —
Prerequisite: Intermediate Access 2000. Wednesday, Sept. 12,
8:30 a.m. _ 4:30 p.m. Class size limited to eight. Cost: $215.
"Front Page 2000" (ECT383) — This class is
two full days. Thursday, Sept. 13, and Friday, Sept. 14,
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Class size limited to eight. Cost: $430.
Human Resources has scheduled the following classes at Argonne-East in September:
"Russian Language" (HR164) covers
beginning and intermediate reading, writing and
speaking Russian. The course will be held Tuesdays
and Thursdays beginning Sept. 4. The intermediate class starts at 9
a.m. and the beginning class starts at 10:30 a.m.
Both will be held in Building 208, Room A251.
"Performance Management" (HR561)
provides supervisors with the essential communication tools to
more effectively manage, document and influence the performance of
employees. The class will be held Wednesday, Sept. 26, from 1-4:30 p.m.
in Building 201, Room 190.
Those interested in enrolling in these classes should contact a Training Management System representative. Call Betty Iwan at ext. 2-3410 for more information or visit the Human Resources Web site (Click “Employee Services,” then “Performance Development Class Schedule.”)