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Second of five hot cells removed from Building 3038

Crews have removed the second of five highly contaminated hot cells from the Isotope Development Lab Building 3038 at ORNL. They are using a foaming process to plug the separation points between the hot cells, helping protect crews from hazardous materials. The next task to be tackled is prepping another hot cell that was previously…

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Intern spotlight – Corey Merida

Corey Merida of Knoxville, Tennessee, expects to graduate from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, in December 2026 with a degree in mechanical engineering. This summer he is working as an engineering intern. Corey has previous experience with Interstate Mechanical Contractors. In his free time, Corey plays guitar and bass, and he likes to go fishing…

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Intern spotlight – Davyn Mengeling

Davyn Mengeling of Knoxville, Tennessee, expects to graduate from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, in May 2027 with a degree in computer science. This summer he is working as a cyber security intern. During his free time, Davyn enjoys writing, playing piano, and volunteering at his church. He hopes to gain hands-on experience that will…