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Charles Till, Argonne's longest-serving associate laboratory director, has announced he will retire at the end of the year.
"As dean of the associate laboratory directors," said Argonne Director Dean Eastman, "he played a unique and central role in maintaining highest standards in science and technology programs and in management and operational matters throughout the laboratory."
Till will continue to serve the laboratory in a newly created position of Senior Counselor to the Laboratory Director. Deputy Associate Laboratory Director Yoon Chang has accepted the post of Associate Laboratory Director for Engineering Research. John Sackett continues as Deputy Associate Laboratory Director for Argonne-West.
Till has led reactor development research at Argonne since 1980. Under his direction, an inherently safe reactor design -- the Integral Fast Reactor -- was proven and demonstrated. He led Argonne in major advances in nuclear reactor efficiency and in developing new technologies to reduce nuclear reactor waste and lessen problems of nuclear material proliferation.
Till was director and associate director of the former Applied Physics Division. He also managed the Zero Power Reactor Program and headed development of reactor critical experiments. Till came to Argonne in 1963 from the CANDU reactor program in Canada.
Under President Jimmy Carter, Till served as Technical Director for the U.S. delegation on fast reactors with the International Nuclear Fuel-Cycle Evaluation -- the U.S.-led international effort to reinforce nuclear non-proliferation.
Till also did extensive work on disarmament and non-proliferation with the Arms Control and Disarmament Agency of the Department of State, and DOE's Office of International Affairs.
Engineering Research is about 40 percent of Argonne's research effort and includes fission reactor research, fusion and all of Argonne-West.
A special Veteran's Day Recognition Ceremony will be held at Argonne-East Friday, Nov. 7, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the APS Auditorium (Building 402).
The ceremony will recognize the contributions of all veterans to the nation's peace and security, especially those employed by Argonne and DOE.
All employees whose schedules permit are invited to attend and show their support.
Argonne-West Computer Scientist Linda H. Hansen (ED), has received the first annual President's Diversity Award from Lockheed Martin Idaho Technologies Co. (LMITCO).
The award recognizes Hansen's efforts and contributions towards furthering the professional and technical development of women.
Hansen has taken the lead in redirecting the Women In Science and Technology (WIST) group toward career development and represents the Idaho site on the Argonne WIST Steering Committee. She is actively involved in promoting nontraditional careers for young women and speaks with students about careers in the computer and scientific field.
In cooperation with the Diversity Program Office at Argonne-East, Hansen and the members of WIST initiated the first all-employee communication seminars. To date, three seminars have been organized to bridge communication differences. In keeping with her commitment to encourage career growth, Hansen initiated a pilot mentoring program for Argonne-West.
LMITCO President W. John Denson established the award to recognize individuals critical to the success of the company's diversity initiative. LMITCO manages and operates the Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory, where Argonne-West is located.
Argonne-West employees are invited to join National Chemistry Week activities Nov. 2 - 8.
An outreach program of the American Chemical Society (ACS), the 10th annual National Chemistry Week is aimed at enhancing the public's awareness of the contributions of chemistry to everyday life and the nation's economy. It is celebrated nationwide by approximately 200 ACS local sections, industrialists, educators and promoters of chemistry awareness.
During National Chemistry Week, promotional items and handouts will be available at a display in the lobby of the Laboratory and Office Building. Argonne-West's American Chemical Society members will be available during lunch to answer questions about chemistry week and to hand out materials.
Chemist Mary Adamic (ED) Argonne-West's National Chemistry Week coordinator, said the display at the Idaho site is only one of the many activities planned for southeastern Idaho. Additional activities include:
* Participation in a nationwide experiment to determine the water hardness across the US,
* Performing more than 20 hands-on experiments both at an Idaho Falls mall and the public library,
* Six "Chemical Magic" shows,
* Displays at the Idaho Falls Public Library,
* An elementary poster contest, and
* Public displays at local universities and colleges.
In addition, Adamic and Argonne-West chemists Kevin Carney and Marsha Lambregts (both ED) will be leading hands-on activities with local elementary, junior and middle school students.
Local chemistry week activities are sponsored by the Idaho sections of the ACS, the American Institute of Chemical Engineers and the American Nuclear Society.
For more information about Idaho section activities, contact Adamic at ext. 3-7858.
Open enrollment for Argonne's medical plans and flexible spending accounts will be held Nov. 3 - 21.
Representatives from Connecticut General and the HMOs will be in Argonne-East's Building 213 Cafeteria Tuesday, Nov. 4 and Thursday, Nov. 6 from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. to answer questions about individual medical plans.
Open enrollment packages were sent to all employees the week of Oct. 27. Employees who did not receive a packet should contact Employee Benefits at ext. 2-2991.
Besides an enrollment card, employees must complete an HMO application if changing to an HMO plan. HMO packets and enrollment forms will be available from medical plan representatives.
Argonne's official history has been published and is available for employees to purchase.
"Argonne National Laboratory: 1946-96" (ISBN 0-252-02341-2) was written by Jack M. Holl, professor of history at Kansas State University and former chief historian for the U.S. Department of Energy. The 644-page, hard-cover book, which contains a forward by Argonne Director Emeritus Alan Schriesheim, was published by the University of Illinois Press.
Employees can order copies by phoning the University of Illinois Press at 800/545-4703. Payment can be made by MasterCard or Visa. The price is $29.95 each, plus mailing costs of $3 for the first copy and 50¢ for each additional copy.
Employees who prefer to pay by check can mail orders to the University of Illinois Press, P.O. Box 4856 Hampden Station, Baltimore, MD 21211.
Those who identify themselves as Argonne employees will receive a 20 percent discount.
Argonne Director Dean Eastman will speak on "Computing Directions for Argonne" at the next meeting of the Computer Users Group (CUG) on Tuesday, Nov. 4.
The meeting will begin at 3 p.m. in Argonne-East's Building 203 Auditorium. The agenda also includes discussions of a new tape library menu and a planned printer movement.
The CUG usually meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 3 p.m. in Building 221, Room A216. Meetings are open to all interested Argonne and DOE employees.
Additional information is available in newsgroup anl.committees.cug and on the World Wide Web.
The Divison of Educational Programs (DEP) is recruiting students for the spring 1998 Student Research Participation program.
The program runs from Jan. 19 through the middle of May. To be eligible, students must have a grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; be a U.S. citizen or have permanent resident alien status; and be a sophomore, junior, senior or first-year graduate student enrolled in a U.S. college or university. Deadline for receiving completed applications is Monday, Nov. 10.
More information about the program can be found on DEP's home page on the World Wide Web.
For applications, contact Lisa Reed (DEP) via e-mail at lreed@dep.anl.gov or by phone at ext. 2-3366.
Argonne Club is looking for three new officers for its board of directors.
Officers serve three-year terms and help plan the Argonne Club's activities, like Breakfast With Santa and other special events.
For more information or to volunteer, call Fred Onesto (APO) at ext. 2-5260.
Club contacts wanted
The Argonne Club is seeking names and contact persons for all clubs and leagues at Argonne, in hopes of assembling a comprehensive list.
Call Argonne Club president Fred Onesto at ext. 2-5260 or send interoffice mail to APO-401. Include the club name and names and contact information for club officers.
The Argonne Pioneers are selling crystal bud vases and umbrellas.
The vases and umbrellas both feature an etched white deer emblem. The umbrellas are solid forest green with a natural blond wood handle and ferrule. A push-button opens the umbrella to a full 43 inches. Each item costs $10.
To purchase, contact Evie Fagan at ext. 2-5578 or Bldg. 201, 2U-09.
There were two Internet addresses printed incorrectly in the October 1997 issue of For Your Benefit.
The CIGNA PPO directory can be found at http://www.cigna.com/healthcare/docdira.html. Prudential Investments retirement services can be found at http://www.prudential.com/online/.
Argonne's Electronics and Computing Technologies Division will offer many courses in office computer software at Argonne-East.
Class sizes are limited and most cost $135. Classes are taught by instructors from DDF Computer Training, Inc.
For more information or registration instructions, contact Diane Cavazos (ECT) at ext. 2-7153 or e-mail to dkcavazos@anl.gov. ECT classes and schedules can be viewed on-line at: http://www.anl.gov/ECT/courses/.
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