We are drying out from several days of intermittent rainfall as temperatures begin to climb. The high temperatures tomorrow through Friday will be in the upper 80s with little chance of rainfall. Be sure to stay hydrated if you are participating in outdoor activities. The next system bringing precipitation will move in Saturday, with continued…
UCOR is implementing an innovative solution for treating and disposing of sodium shields. These shields have proved to be one of the most challenging legacy waste streams from Oak Ridge’s nuclear research history. The shields were constructed during the height of radiation shielding research activities in the 1960s and 1970s. They were used at ORNL’s…
Dehydration occurs when your body’s water content becomes low… It can happen when you don’t drink enough and lose fluids due to sweating in hot humid weather and/or during physical activity. Certain medicines such as diuretics and medical conditions like diarrhea, vomiting, and uncontrolled diabetes can contribute to dehydration. If you’re thirsty, it is likely…
Brandon Humphry of Alcoa, Tennessee, graduated from the University of Tennessee, Chattanooga, in December 2024 with a degree in mechanical engineering. This summer, he is working as an engineering intern. Brandon has previous experience with French’s Mechanical, Sunbelt Solomon, Macawber, Shaw inc., and AESSEAL. In his free time, Brandon enjoys fishing, kayaking, hiking, and hunting.…
Samuel Hudson of Williamsburg, Kentucky, expects to graduate from the University of Kentucky in December 2025 with a degree in mechanical engineering. This summer, he is supporting the engineering organization as an intern. Samuel has previous experience with Jones Plastics & Engineering. When he has free time, Samuel spends it powerlifting. He looks forward to…
All 41 of the 2025 interns are officially here! The group had their first meeting last week, where they participated in a corporate “speed dating” event. During this event, the interns rotate around the room, speaking with each other, one-on-one, for four minutes before moving to the next table. This event allows them to get…
For eligible employees, are you saving enough for retirement through the UCOR Retirement Savings Plan? One way to determine that answer is to consider what your monthly expenses will be in retirement. Did you know one of the largest costs you may incur in retirement is healthcare? The video “Make the Most of Your Retirement…
The Environmental Programs and Stewardship organization will be reorganized to support increased focus on land reuse efforts at Heritage Center, Y-12, and ORNL. Sarah Springer, currently serving as Groundwater Integration Manager, will move from the Environmental Services & End State Planning team to report directly to Jeff Bale, Environmental Program Manager. Her new role will…
If you are a home vegetable gardener and live close to the Oak Ridge Reservation, you may be able to contribute to the DOE ORR Environmental Surveillance Program. Each year, locally grown tomatoes, leafy greens, and root vegetables are collected from the local area and analyzed for various pollutants to demonstrate that operations on the…
