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A few weeks back, computer scientist Charlie Catlett talked a bit about the work he does and invited questions from the public during Part 1 of his "Ask Argonne" video set (http://bit.ly/1joBtzk). In Part 2, he answers some of the questions that were submitted. Enjoy!
Few areas in the economy have generated as much attention as big data and advanced analytics in recent years due to its potential of revolutionizing the way that business function in the coming years. One of the major challenges that organizations face in implementing analytics that have the potential of providing them a competitive advantage in the market is that of finding the elusive data scientist needed to execute on big data strategy. This article addresses what some business are doing to bridge that gap between vision and reality.
PNNL researchers use a special microscope setup that shows the inside of a battery as it charges and discharges. This battery-watching microscope is located at EMSL, DOE's Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory that resides at PNNL. Researchers the world over can visit EMSL and use special instruments like this, many of which are the only one of their kind available to scientists.
Scientists have used an X-ray laser at the Department of Energy’s SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory to get the first glimpse of the transition state where two atoms begin to form a weak bond on the way to becoming a molecule.
Millie Dresselhaus began life as the child of poor immigrants but went on to earn a PhD at the University of Chicago, become the first woman tenured full professor of engineering at MIT and, because of her scientific achievements, the first woman to win a National Medal of Science. She also held many administrative and advisory positions, supervised the graduate studies of more than 100 future scientists, and was an early and skillful advocate for women in science. She was an individual investigator, and her work was the essence of small science. But it was the originality and quantity of her research—more than 1700 research articles—that made her a much-honored legend.
The recent paper by Aleksandra Vučković and Vlasta Sikimić delves into an important issue for modern science and humanities fields: the linguistic privileges of native English speakers and perceived injustice toward non-native speakers when publishing research and participating in scientific events as well as the approaches to relieve the issue by introducing mitigating agents—scientists who will volunteer (or be assigned) to take on the task of solving the language problems of their colleagues. The authors touched upon a sensitive issue that resonates with numerous people far beyond the scientific context.
This panel focuses on new hires, graduating scientists and engineers having open lines of communication with employers. Considering the projected shortfalls in the workforce, effective communication of wants and needs of both the employer and employee must exist. Do these needs differ between industries and/or generations? Currently, it seems that both sides must work harder to achieve this level of communication. With this new approach, both sides can express their wants and needs for a more satisfied workforce and a better work environment. Presentations proposed include: 1 - Graduating Students and New Engineers - Wants and Needs - Are 'National Labs' Even Listening? (Michelle Bingham, Idaho National Laboratory (USA)); 2 - Graduating Students and New Engineers - Wants and Needs - Are Companies Even Listening? (Alexander Pappas, Washington River Protection Solutions (USA)); 3 - Graduating Students and New Engineers - Wants and Needs - Are the Government Agencies Even Listening? (Lisa Phillips, US DOE (USA)); 4 - Graduating Students and New Engineers - Wants and Needs - Are Companies Even Listening? (Silvina Di Pietro, Applied Research Center - FIU (USA), Ximena Lugo, Applied Research Center - FIU (USA))
The dialogue between scientists and journalists has never been more needed than it is today. Today, science must struggle to survive in the public discourse. In an always-on culture dominated by crowdsourcing, 144-character news alerts and shrinking newsrooms, technical details get distorted and lost. In the context of environmental remediation, audiences must sort out complicated relationships among government sponsors, contractors, regulators and local citizens. Journalism is being redefined. Media literacy, an approach to how we understand the role of media in society, is an emerging discipline that offers essential skills of inquiry and critical reflection on information sources. In addition, new tools exist for scientific professionals and consumers alike to access, analyze, engage with media more effectively. (authors)
The Nexus of Nonproliferation, Nuclear Energy and Safeguards Projects – A Scientist Perspective is a presentation focused on various projects form the nuclear nonproliferation division
This video series provides a first-hand look at critical skills positions at the Savannah River Site and required qualifications. Meet the people behind the jobs and learn what they do to support important SRS missions.
This paper describes my interactions with Professor John A. Pople.
Abstract Purpose of Review Coccidioidomycosis is an infectious disease that gained clinical significance in the early 20th century. Many of the foundational contributions to coccidioidomycosis research, including the discovery of the fungal disease agent, Coccidioides spp., were made by women. We review recent progress in Coccidioides research and big questions remaining in the field, while highlighting some of the contributions from women. Recent Findings New molecular-based techniques provide a promising method for detecting Coccidioides, which can help determine the dominate reservoir host and ideal environmental conditions for growth. Genetic and genomic analyses have allowed an understanding of population structure, species level diversity, and evolutionary histories. We present a current, comprehensive genome list, where women contributed many of these entries. Several efforts to develop a coccidioidomycosis vaccine are underway. Summary Women continue to pioneer research on Coccidioides, including the relationships between the fungi and the environment, genetics, and clinical observations. Significant questions remain in the field of Coccidioides, including the main host reservoir, the relationships between genotypic and phenotypic variation, and the underlying cause for chronic clinical coccidioidomycosis cases.
Microorganisms, including bacteria, archaea, viruses, fungi, and protists, are essential to life on Earth and the functioning of the biosphere. Here, we discuss the key roles of microorganisms in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), highlighting recent and emerging advances in microbial research and technology that can facilitate our transition toward a sustainable future. Given the central role of microorganisms in the biochemical processing of elements, synthesizing new materials, supporting human health, and facilitating life in managed and natural landscapes, microbial research and technologies are directly or indirectly relevant for achieving each of the SDGs. More importantly, the ubiquitous and global role of microbes means that they present new opportunities for synergistically accelerating progress toward multiple sustainability goals. By effectively managing microbial health, we can achieve solutions that address multiple sustainability targets ranging from climate and human health to food and energy production. Emerging international policy frameworks should reflect the vital importance of microorganisms in achieving a sustainable future.
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The Computational Infrastructure for Geodynamics (CIG), in collaboration with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), held a workshop last year that focused on computational seismology. The workshop provided training in seismic waveform processing, visualization, and high-performance computing (HPC) waveform simulation. Fifty-five predominantly early-career participants—graduate students and postdocs—from the United States and 16 other countries attended. The workshop was the first of its kind to feature full access to HPC resources for research-grade example problems.