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Argonne wins two FLC awards

Recognized were "Empore Rad Disks," a new technology that separates radioactive isotopes from water and other solutions, and the "Magnetic Flux Imaging System," which allows scientists to make images of magnetic fields in superconductors, materials that carry electricity with no energy loss when cooled to near absolute zero.

Empore Rad Disks were developed by Mitchell Erickson (ER), Kent Orlandini (ER) and Lesa Smith (CMT-AC), Gary Goken and Keith Hoffman of 3M Corp. and Ron Breuning of IBC Technologies, Inc. They greatly reduce the time and cost of measuring radioisotope concentrations and reduce the amount of waste generated by the laboratory.

The Magnetic Flux Imaging System was developed by Ulrich Welp (MSD), George W. Crabtree (MSD), V. K. Vlasko-Vlasov (MSD), V. I. Nikitienko of the Institute for Solid State Physics, and Carlos Duran of Phase Metrics. The instrument is being used to pinpoint the location of flaws in superconducting wire and to improve its performance.

These technologies were also winners of "R&D 100" awards, given annually by R&D magazine to the "100 most significant technical products of the year." Argonne received five R&D 100 awards in 1996.

The FLC Awards recognize federal laboratory employees who have done an outstanding job transferring technology developed in a laboratory to outside partners, primarily in the private sector.

Argonne offers Internet training
for Chicago-area teachers

The classes are part of the Educational Networking Consortium (ENC), a collaboration of school districts and other organizations providing kindergarten through 12th grade educators in the Chicago area dial-up Internet access for school and home use for the price of a local phone call.

"Cyber Launch Pad" is the introductory class that will connect users to the Internet using official ENC access. Each session consists of four classes that meet once a week from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Other training courses offered at the laboratory will include an introduction to multimedia presentations, a review to help educators locate and adapt Internet resources to their curricula; and the use of hyper text markup language -- the language used to develop World Wide Web home pages.

For more information, contact Carol Przyzycki by fax at (630) 252-3193 or by e-mail at cprzyzy@dep.anl.gov.

Moncton named
`scientist of year'
by college foundation

Moncton was honored for his role in the design, construction and operation of the Advanced Photon Source (APS) and for heading an APS technical team experienced in managing construction projects and developing accelerator and beamline systems.

ARCS also honored Chicago newsman Bill Kurtis, naming him "Man of the Year." Kurtis was recognized for innovative news reporting and for his work on the award-winning science documentary series "The New Explorers."

"The New Explorers" is an integral part of the Chicago Science Explorers Program, classroom activies developed at Argonne and used in Chicago-area science classes and offered nationwide. The program, aimed mainly at minority students, encourages young people to consider science careers. The one-hour shows focus on an individual scientists and their work to portray science as an exciting and useful endeavor.

The ARCS Foundation's mission is to help meet the need for scientists and engineers in the United States by providing scholarships to academically outstanding U.S. students.

At the recent ARCS luncheon, $60,000 in scholarships was presented to 11 students attending the University of Chicago, Northwestern University , Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine and the Illinois Institute of Technology.

IAEA's Carnino to speak
on safety of nuclear installations

The seminar, sponsored by the Educational Programs, Reactor Engineering, and Reactor Analysis divisions, will begin at 2 p.m. in the Building 200 Auditorium.

Carnino is recognized as one of the world's leading experts in the area of nuclear safety. She has many publications, including a book on the important role of human error in major industrial accidents of all types. She is a fellow of the American Nuclear Society and has served the society in many capacities, including member of the board of directors and chair of the executive committee of the division on safety of nuclear installations.

The public is welcome to attend. Visitors can obtain clearance for access to the site by calling Marsha Mehaffey (630) 252-3331.

HR offers software classes

For more information, call Betty Iwan (HR) at ext. 2-3410. To enroll, complete the enrollment form and contact a Training Management System representative.

* Feb. 4 -- PowerPoint 4.0 Fundamentals.

* Feb. 5 or Feb. 6 -- Introduction to the Internet. Morning or afternoon either day (to be held in Bldg. 201, Room 167C).

* Feb. 11 -- PowerPoint 4.0, Foundations for Windows '95

* Feb. 12 or Feb. 26 -- Introduction to Windows '95. Four classes are scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

* Feb. 13 -- Intermediate Windows '95.

* Feb. 18 -- Microsoft Tools Integration - morning only.

* Feb. 1 9 -- Excel 5.O - Organizational Tools- morning only.

* Feb. 19 -- Excel 5.0: Formatting Worksheets - morning only.

* Feb. 20 -- Access 2.0 Intermediate.

* Feb. 25 -- PowerPoint Special Applications - morning only.

* Feb. 25 -- Word 6.0: Managing Long Documents - afternoon only.

* Feb. 27 -- Access 2.0 Advanced.

U. of C. Executive MBA

Each year Argonne management selects two employees to participate in the program, offered through the university's Graduate School of Business. The advanced studies in management are designed for middle- and upper-level managers, who will keep their full job responsibilities while attending classes on alternating Fridays and Saturdays beginning in September. The program includes two weeks of study in Barcelona, Spain. Participants complete their formal course work in less than a year and a half.

For an application or more information, call Human Resources at ext. 2-3410. The deadline for returning completed applications is Friday, March 14.

Argonne Club
seeks suggestions
for 1997 activities

Suggestions that have already been made include a day at the races or a trip to Navy Pier.

Employees with ideas for trips or events should contact Patty Gajewski (PFS-MAT) at ext. 2-3540 or via e-mail at pgajewski@smtpgate.anl.gov.

Club plans run
on Valentine's Day

The fun run and walk will begin at noon. The start and finish line is in front of Argonne-East's Building 200.

No times will be kept on this social run. Refreshments will be served, and a raffle held, at the finish.

Visitors' spouses,
children invited
to coffee morning

The coffee will be held on Friday, Feb. 14, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the home of Dorian Potter, 7915 Woodridge Drive, #207, in Woodridge

For directions or to arrange a ride, call Susan Berger at (630) 963-3735 or the Newcomers Office at ext. 2-8647 by Thursday, Feb. 13.

NEW ARRIVALS

A girl, Melissa Raye, born Nov. 27 to Suzanne and Tim Mooney (XFD); a girl, Anna, born Nov. 13 to Karen and John DuWaldt (EAD); a boy, Victor, born Jan. 3 to Wei and Dongqui Li (MSD); a boy, Joseph Edward, born Jan. 17 to Mary Jo and Ed Kroeger (EMO); a girl, Nicole Elizabeth, born Dec. 1 to Joy and Ray Klann (TD); a boy, Zachary Cole, born Dec. 1 to Moira and Tom Kaczmarek (ED); a girl, Marisa Wylie, born Sept. 13 to Robert and Lexi Ellis (RPS); a boy, Jackson, born Dec. 26 to Dave Barber (TD-AW); a girl, Alyssa, born Oct. 17 to Mike Sayer (ED); a son, Jacob, born March 8 to David Clinger (ED); a girl, Shelby, born Oct. 30 to John Keller (RPS). Mike Bristol (OD) adopted three children, Christopher, Alexandria and Patricia.

Proud grandparents: a grandson, Andrew James, born Jan. 13 for Barbara Sullivan (ES); a grandson, Tallon Ezra, born Jan. 9 for Marian and Gary Myers (ESH); a granddaughter, Kyra Rose, born Jan. 4 for first-time grandparents Beverly and Anthony Dvorak (EAD); a grandson, Gavin Hunter Keefauber, born for Tish Kaatz (DIS); a grandson, Dylan Curtis, born Sept. 5 for RaNae and Dan Neff (RPS); a grandson, Alexander Anthony, born Oct. 21 for Art and Sandi Peterson (RPS)

ACHIEVEMENTS

Lee Harris (OTD-PR) received recertification as a Certified Professional Secretary. Anthony Juscius (ESH) became certified as an industrial hygienist. Michael Bonkalski (ESH) completed his master's degree in public health. Kelly Timmerman, daughter of Don Timmerman (IPD-TCS), received a bachelor of science degree in economics from Northern Illinois University in December and is now working for American National Bank. Brenda Koebnick (EAD) received a bachelor's degree in computer science. James Deal, son of B.J. Pruitte-Deal (EAD) performed with the Jesse White Tumblers in the Presidential Inaugural Parade in Washington D.C. Christine Kamis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G.J. Kamis (ECT) has been accepted at the Mayo Clinic as a fourth year medical student for a month's rotation in the neonatal intensive care unit. Ron Sommers (RPS) was selected as SPO of the year for the third time.

WELCOME

PHY welcomes Burt Holzmann. RA welcomes John Hahn, Brian Jenson and Rebecca Monaghan. IPD-TIS welcomes Jil Marie Smith. XFD welcomes Dean Carbaugh, Garry Hicks, Eric Ridenour and Deana Kinzler. EAD welcomes David M. Bloom and Bobby R. Templin. DIS welcomes Kim Frankovich. MSD welcomes Anja Neubert, Yeon-Kuo Lin, Daniel Hornbaker, Gregory McMullan and Ming Jiang. RPS welcomes Wendy Hall, Bruce Shirley, Kris Statham, Dave Klingler, Brad Anderson, Jesse Wood, Brad Butler and Daryk Price.

WEDDINGS/ENGAGEMENTS

Best wishes to Sue Ryan (EMO) and Ed Baumann who were married on Jan. 4 and to Lou Lacher's (DIS) daughter, Kerri, on her marriage to Martin Donnelly.

Congratulations to Nick Karonis (MCS) and Hania Yassin on their engagement and to Michelle Jenkins (RPS) and Doyle Ricci on their engagement.

GET WELL WISHES

Wishes for a speedy recovery to Mary Nunez (IPD-TIS); Art Rohde, father of Barbara Baird (EAD); Phyllis Kay (EAD) who is recovering from a broken arm and Hope Forsmann (ENG) who is recovering from foot surgery.

CONDOLENCES

Our condolences to Johnny Wright (PFS-CU) on the death of his father; to Jeff Dyszczakowski (PFS-CU) on the death of his grandmother; to Jim Rastorfer (ES) on the death of his father-in-law; to Karen Kroczek (ESH) on the death of her mother-in-law; to Phil Wilt (PHY) on the death of his stepfather; to Mark Masek (IPD-TIS) on the death of his aunt; to Richard Page (RE) on the death of his mother; to Bill Helenberg (RE) on the death of his mother; and to Bill Gunther (RE) on the death of his mother-in-law.

Our sympathy also goes to Paul Nelson (CMT-STA) on the death of his granddaughter; to Leo Morrissey (CMT) on the death of his mother; to Norm Levitz (CMT-STA) on the death of his mother-in-law; to Susan Picologlou (XFD) on the death of her mother; to Mark Keefe (XFD); on the death of his mother; to Guy and Diane Redman (EAD) on the death of their aunt; to Marc Madore (DIS) on the death of his mother; to Joan (OPA) and Arlen Brunsvold (RE) on the death of Arlen's son; and to Russell Betts (PHY) on the death of his mother.

Condolences also to Candace and Bill Vroman (RPS) on the death of his father; Kay and Charles Till (OTD) on the death of his stepfather; Jeff Olsen (RPS) on the death of his father-in-law; Brian Wright (OD) on the death of his mother; Don Nelleson (RPS) on the death of his mother; Dolores Lagerquist (RPS) on the death of her mother-in-law and aunt; to Bob Battleson (RPS) on the death of his mother; and to John Jorgensen on the death of his father.

TRANSITIONS

Good luck to Michael Skwarek who transferred from EMO to ECT and to Darwin Mecham who transferred from RPS to TD-AW.

FAREWELL

Best of luck to Anthony Zeuli (PHY); Chris Seaver, Steve Brauer, Yonglin Qian, Tim Graber and Peter Ivanov (all XFD); Cheng-Yu Song (MSD); Debbie Grigg (RPS); and Kraig Henman (RPS) who have all left the laboratory.

CONTRIBUTORS

Thanks to this issues contributors: Barbara Burke (ECT); Linda Carlson (XFD); Loretta Cescato (CMT); Bonnie Gianpetro (EMO); Gloria Griparis (IPD-TCS); Diana Grygiel (ESH); Connie Hutchens (AW); Eileen Johnson (RA); Sheila Jungman (MSD); Cathy Nelson (IPD-TIS); Jo Ann Parnell (ES); Faith Ruppert (EAD); Jean Slater (DIS); Kim Tomasko (RE); and Barbara Weller (PHY).

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Story ideas, comments and suggestions are welcome. The Argonne News office is in Building 201, room 2Q-02 (OPA-201). The fax number is ext. 2-5274. Send E-mail to Argonne News editor Dave Jacque.

Seminar listings: Send by inter-office mail to Evie Fagan, Building 201, room 2U-09 (OPA-201). Fax to ext. 2-5274, or send by E-mail.

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