Employee Spotlights

Date Postedsort descending
Harold Gaines first visited Argonne with his college guidance counselor. "I have been very fortunate because I’ve worked in family-type atmospheres in every division I’ve been in since coming to the lab almost 40 years ago," Gaines said.
Harold Gaines

Harold Gaines is an Engineering Specialist in the Biosciences Division at Argonne National Laboratory and has been dedicated to his work at the lab for nearly 39 years.

 February 20, 2013
Dan Schabacker is a biochemist at Argonne.
 Dan Schabacker

Dan Schabacker is an Argonne biochemist who works on developing biochips, tiny arrays that identify proteins that can be used to trace the origins of biological agents such as anthrax. Biochips could also be used as diagnostic medical tools for infections and even cancer.

 February 21, 2013
As a writer and editor at Argonne, Jennifer Salazar has combined her passions for science and storytelling.
Jennifer Salazar

Jennifer Salazar is a Coordinating Writer and Editor in Argonne’s Computing, Environment and Life Sciences directorate.

 February 22, 2013
Michael Burke says Argonne’s collaborative atmosphere creates bridges between science and engineering and even between different branches of sciences, from combustion chemistry to materials chemistry.
 Michael P. Burke

Michael Burke is a Director’s Postdoctoral Fellow in Argonne’s Chemical Sciences and Engineering Division. His research focuses on developing advanced computational strategies relevant to more fuel-efficient engines and more powerful batteries.

 February 27, 2013
Jermery Jenkins works in the Nuclear Waste Management division, helping ensure that work's been conducted safely and compliantly. "My job is to make sure that employees and the environment stay safe," he said.
 Jermery Jenkins

Jermery Jenkins is an Assistant Facility Manager in Argonne’s Nuclear Waste Management division. Jenkins was recognized in 2012 with Argonne’s Lifesaving Award for using CPR to save a woman’s life in a restaurant.

 February 28, 2013
Robert Scott works with the User Services Team, which is the first line of support for researchers using the Argonne Leadership Computing Facility. To view a larger version of the image, click on it.
 Robert Scott

Robert Scott is a Technical Support Analyst for the Argonne Leadership Computing Facility.

 March 21, 2013
Click on the image above to watch a video of Ann Schlenker talking about her role at Argonne and what drew her to the laboratory.
Ann Schlenker

Ann Schlenker is the Director of Argonne's Center for Transportation Research.

 March 26, 2013
Betsy Grom has been at Argonne since 2003. One of the things she likes best about Argonne: it’s a learning organization where people can always find new and interesting challenges. To view a larger version of the image, click on it.
 Betsy Grom

Betsy Grom is the Performance Program Manager in Argonne's Environment, Safety and Quality Assurance division. She heads Argonne’s work planning and control system.

 March 29, 2013
As an energy policy scientist at Argonne, Leah Guzowski applies a systems perspective in support of two core areas of the lab’s mission: energy and national security. To view a larger version of the image, click on it.
Leah B. Guzowski

Leah Guzowski is an energy policy scientist in Argonne's Decision and Information Sciences division, a multidisciplinary division focused on providing tools to assist decision-makers.

 April 1, 2013
Charlie Catlett is a computer scientist at Argonne.
 Charlie Catlett

Charlie Catlett is a senior computer scientist at Argonne National Laboratory and a senior fellow in the Computation Institute, a joint institute of Argonne and the University of Chicago. Formerly he served as Chief Information Officer and head of the lab's cyber security. He also served as director of TeraGrid, an open science computing infrastructure that connects scientists with high-performance computers and facilities around the world.

 April 3, 2013