Dillen Priest of Winchester, Tenn., graduated this May from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville with a degree in natural resources and environmental economics. This summer she is working as an environmental services project controls intern. Dillen has previous experience with Thompson Appalachian Hardwoods as a supply chain intern. In her free time, Dillen likes to…
Sydney Prepchuk of McMinnville, Ore., expects to graduate from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, in December 2025 with a degree in industrial engineering. This will be Sydney’s second summer at UCOR, and she is supporting program integration. During her free time, Sydney is interested in artwork, cooking, and fitness. She hopes to learn more about…
Engineering hosted an intern lunch and learn session last week with guest speaker Karen Balo, a UCOR Nuclear Facility Safety Manager. Balo presented an abbreviated introduction to Nuclear and Criticality Safety, including the processes used within DOE and UCOR, nuclear safety’s role in risk reduction, and an overview of safety basis documents and DOE risk…
The inventory of transuranic (TRU) waste at ORNL continues to shrink with the shipment of nine containers of waste to the Transuranic Waste Processing Center (TWPC) this week. TRU waste is transported from ORNL to TWPC routinely as storage space at the processing center becomes available from processing and shipping waste to the Waste Isolation…
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s National Terrorism Advisory System has determined that our country is currently in a “heightened threat environment,” with a persistent and lethal threat from domestic violent extremists and those associated with foreign terrorist organizations. Details on the Advisory System are here: National Terrorism Advisory System | Homeland Security Let’s…
With work at the White Wing Scrap Yard transitioning from characterization to cleanup, the project will be transitioning from the Environmental Programs and Stewardship organization to the End State Delivery team, headed by Clint Wolfley. The White Wing Scrapyard project will be headed by Matt Putinas, who will transition from the Heritage Center Stewardship &…
Dan Sansotta is assuming the role of Project Contract, Documents, and Records Manager. He will continue to oversee the Project Contract Management Organization now led by Ashley Burns. In addition, Linda Raulston is assuming the role of Records Management and Document Control Manager, and her existing organization will continue to report to Linda, and Linda…
A “cover charge” was collected at the door as a fundraiser. The effort raised $300, which will be used to purchase approximately 55 half gallons of milk and 45 cartons of eggs for UCOR’s school pantry at Ridge View Elementary School in Rockwood, the first school pantry to be opened in Roane County. Intern Program…
UCOR’s interns attended a lunch and learn session today with guest speakers from community partner East Tennessee Economic Council (ETEC). ETEC’s Projects and Events Manager Hailey Lewis spoke about the group’s mission to harness East Tennessee’s federal resources to strengthen national science, security, energy, education, and environmental missions by fostering regional economic growth through strategic…
UCOR senior leaders this morning hosted a UCount/TeamsCount recognition breakfast. The leadership team gathered with 11 UCount recipients and six TeamsCount teams to thank them for their day-to-day contributions to our mission success. UCount recipients: Harrison Boyd, Critical Projects Tesha Carmichel, Benefits John Clifton, Nuclear & Criticality Safety James Dunn, Beneficial Reuse & End State…
