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Four researchers in the Materials Science Division have been honored as being among the 98 most highly cited physicists in the world from 1981-1999.
The four -- George Crabtree, David Hinks, James Jorgensen, and Valerii Vinokur -- represent a wide spectrum of research in materials science, from materials preparation, crystal structure and novel behavior to theory.
The Institute for Scientific Information (ISI) created the list of physicists by analyzing citation data for more than 19 million articles. ISI does such lists in several research disciplines.
The four say being based in the same building, where they often talk science and stimulate each other's research, is a strong plus. This vigorous exchange of ideas, a special strength of MSD and Argonne, enables the innovative, cutting-edge research that pushes the scientific frontier and generates substantial numbers of citations.
"MSD has worked for many years to create a dynamic research environment which encourages strong interaction among scientists and creative new research directions," said Murray Gibson, former MSD director and now associate laboratory director for the Advanced Photon Source. "The inclusion of four scientists from MSD on the highly cited list testifies to the power of this approach and reflects the high standards of the division and Argonne."
Nearly all the cited papers of the four originated from their Argonne work.
"We are looking forward to even greater impact for our work in the next ten years," said Jorgensen, an expert in the crystalline structure of materials. "We have learned how to lead the field and have fun doing it."
Crabtree said, "The most exciting thing is the thrill of a new discovery." He and his colleagues have uncovered many secrets of exotic superconducting and magnetic materials.
"We are looking for new challenges," added Hinks, a master at preparing new materials. "That's the beauty of research: Each new discovery opens doors to even more fascinating developments."
The coming programs in nanoscience and nanotechnology offer perhaps the richest opportunities for exploring new worlds. "At those tiny length scales, materials don't follow traditional rules," said Vinokur, a theorist with wide interests in condensed matter physics. "The environment we have in MSD and Argonne is ideal for driving the best work."
Argonne's entry of four researchers tops all other national labs on the list and is tied with Harvard for fourth among all institutions in physics worldwide, behind Bell Labs, Princeton, and IBM.
Seventy of those on the list are from the United States. Switzerland is second with six, followed by Germany with four and France with three.
In all, the scientists on the list represent 15 nations. Each physicist on the list was cited more than 7,000 times in articles published between 1981 and 1999.
Rudy Bouie, Argonne's Chief Operations Officer, died Monday, Oct. 22, following a short illness.
Bouie, 59, worked at Argonne for 40 years, beginning as a janitor in the Plant Facilities and Services division. Bouie earned his associate's degree at the DeVry Institute of Technology in 1964 on a part-time basis while working at Argonne full-time. He also earned a bachelor of science degree from Lewis University in 1980, and an MBA from the University of Chicago in 1982, all while continuing his career at Argonne.
In 1965, he became an electronics technician at the Zero Gradient Synchrotron, and was named system manager of that facility in 1969, and operations manager in 1972.
Bouie spent 18 years as director of the PFS division before assuming the duties of Chief Operations Officer in 1998. As COO, he managed and directed all laboratory operations that support Argonne's scientific and engineering divisions, overseeing more than 1,000 employees and an annual operating budget of nearly $175 million.
"Rudy Bouie personified the term `work ethic' in its very best sense," said Argonne director Hermann Grunder. "He worked hard, and advanced through the Argonne system, serving as a valued member of the laboratory directorate."
Bob Kustom, deputy associate laboratory director for the Advanced Photon Source and a long-time friend and colleague of Bouie's, called him "a remarkable individual and inspiring person to know. He had the strong innate intelligence, people skills, and personal drive to go from an entry-level position at Argonne to the academic, organizational and managerial achievements with which we are all familiar. But also, his positive outlook on life and natural humor made it a true joy to work with him. He is a friend and colleague that will be sorely missed."
The wake will be held Saturday, Oct. 27, from 10 to 11 a.m., with the funeral to follow at 11 a.m.; both services will be at New Friendship Baptist Church, 3620 West 139th Street, Robbins.
Click here for a map to the Holt funeral home, where visitation will be held from 2-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26.
Click here for a map to the New Friendship Baptist Church.
As a result of heightened security conditions at Argonne-East, all on-site special events open to the public, such as the Nov. 3 Arts at Argonne concert and the Oct. 30 Halloween Party, now require pre-registration of all visitors and guests, including family members.
A photo I.D., such as a driver's license or passport, is required for site access. Pre-registered visitors will be issued individual gate passes as they arrive at the Northgate entrance.
Badges and passes must be prominently displayed while on site. All vehicles entering the site are subject to search.
Non-U.S. citizens from embargoed countries require prior review and approval by the Secretary of the U. S. Department of Energy.
Visitors who plan to attend the Nov. 3 Arts at Argonne concert should pre-register as soon as possible by calling (630) 252-3751, sending a fax to (630) 252-6720, or e-mailing smorss@anl.gov. Required information includes the name and citizenship for every person attending. Those who are not U.S. citizens will need to provide their country of citizenship and their date and place of birth. Visitors should also provide a phone number in case there are additional questions.
Plan on arriving 30 to 45 minutes early to allow for security checks. Each person in the vehicle should have photo identification, such as a driver's license or state ID, passport, or school photo ID.
Reserved and prepaid tickets will be available at the Visitor Reception Center from 6:30 - 8 p.m. or at the box office.
Cellist Pieter Wispelwey and pianist Dejan Lazic will perform works by Chopin, Shostakovich and Kodály at an Arts at Argonne concert at Argonne-East Saturday, Nov. 3.
The concert will begin at 8 p.m. in the Advanced Photon Source Conference Center, Building 402.
Admission to the concert is $20. Call (630) 252-3751 to order tickets; VISA and MasterCard accepted.
Remaining tickets will be sold in the lobby of the Building 213 Cafeteria the week of Oct. 29 from noon to 1 p.m. The Auditorium Box Office will be open the day of the performance at 7:30 p.m.
Details are on the Arts at Argonne Web page.
A Halloween party will be held Tuesday, Oct. 30, from 4-8 p.m. in Argonne-East's Building 213 Cafeteria.
The party will feature costume and door prizes. Alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase. There will be a $2 cover charge.
All non-Argonne employees who wish to attend the party must obtain visitor passes at the Argonne Information Center before 4 p.m., and will be subject to search. The Protective Force will not admit anyone who cannot be identified due to masks or makeup.
The party is sponsored by the Argonne Club and Sodexho Marriott.
In honor of Veterans' Recognition Day, retired Brigadier General David L. Grange will speak on "America's Freedom Fighters" at noon Thursday, Nov. 8, in Argonne-East's Advanced Photon Source Conference Center, Building 402. The presentation will be broadcast live to the Building 203 Auditorium as well.
Grange's presentation will cover homeland defense, the historical and current status of the military and the readiness of government agencies to counter terrorist threats.
During his 30 years in the U.S. Army, Grange saw frequent overseas assignments, including the Middle East during the Gulf War.
He served as a Green Beret and before his retirement was commanding general of the First Infantry Division, known as "The Big Red One."
He is now media advisor on military matters to CNN and executive vice president and chief operating officer of the Robert McCormick Tribune Foundation.
Also appearing will be the U.S. Air Force Band of Mid-America and the Color Guard of the Army Reserves 416th Engineer Command.
Coffee and cookies will be provided by Sodexho Marriott.
Argonne and DOE employees are needed to help harvest seeds at Fermilab, as new security measures have severely limited participation by the public.
Volunteers have helped to harvest seeds from native flowering plants on the restored prairie lands of Fermilab, near Batavia, for the past 25 years. In past years the harvest was open to all who wanted to help. But due to heightened security, only 150 previous volunteers from the public will be available to assist this year.
This year's harvest will take place Saturday, Nov. 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fermilab staffers will teach volunteers to recognize specific prairie plants that are missed by mechanical harvesters and how to collect seeds. Harvested seeds will be used for new plantings on the Fermilab site, or donated to prairie restoration projects throughout the Midwest.
Volunteers must call Fermilab's Roads and Grounds Department at (630) 840-3303 by Friday, Nov. 2. Each volunteer's name will be given to Fermilab security. Only people on registration list will be issued day passes at the gate and allowed to enter the site.
Fermilab's western Pine Street entrance will be the only available open gate. Signs will guide volunteers to the harvest. All visitors must have proof of identity if over the age of 16. Argonne and DOE employees should bring their ID badges.
A picnic lunch will be provided. Volunteers should wear field clothing and gloves, and bring pruning shears and paper grocery bags if possible.
In case of bad weather, call the Fermilab switchboard at (630) 840-3000.
The Argonne Guest House Restaurant will offer a wine dinner called "A Taste of Southern Hemisphere" Friday, Nov. 16.
The event begins at 5:30 p.m.; dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $66 per person, which includes wine with each course. Group tables are available.
Reservations are required; call 739-6000.
Human Resources' November classes at Argonne-East include English as a second language, paperwork management and presentation skills.
For more information, call Betty Iwan at ext. 2-3410 or visit the HR Web site. To enroll, contact a Training Management System representative.
"English as a Second Language" (HR534)
is designed to help non-native speakers improve their English language skills on the job.
Wednesdays and Fridays from Nov. 14 to Feb. 8, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. in Building 201, Room 238.
"Win The Paper Chase" (HR400) presents
a systematic approach to dealing with paperwork. This is a companion course to "Desk for Success."
Monday, Nov. 5, 1-5 p.m. in Building 201, Room 190.
"Desk for Success" (HR401) presents a
proven approach to organizing the office desktop. Friday, Nov. 9, 1-5 p.m. in Building 201, Room
190.
"Presentation Excellence" (HR532)
provides techniques to look, sound and feel confident, organized and effective. Thursday and
Friday, Nov. 29-30, from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. in Building 212, Room A157.
Electronics and Computing Technologies will offer several computer software classes during November.
Detailed class descriptions, schedules and enrollment forms are available online.
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.
"Intermediate Access 2000 (ECT376)" --
Wednesday, Nov.14, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Class size limited to eight. Cost: $215.
"Intermediate Word 2000 (ECT374)" --
Monday, Nov. 12, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Cost: $215.
"Beginning Unix (ECT564)" -- This
class comprises two three-hour sessions for a total of six hours. First session: Tuesday, Dec. 4, 9
a.m. - noon. Second session: Thursday, Dec. 6, 9 a.m. - noon. Cost: $265.
"Intermediate Excel 2000" (ECT375) --
Tuesday, Nov. 13, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Cost: $215.
"Intermediate PowerPoint 2000"
(ECT373) -- Thursday, Oct. 18, 1 p.m. _ 4 p.m. Cost: $140.
"Front Page 2000" (ECT383) -- Two-day
class. Nov. 15-16, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., and Dec. 13-14, 8:30 a.m. _ 4:30 p.m. Class size
limited to eight. Cost: $430.