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…
Blake Hudson of Coalfield, Tennessee, expects to graduate from Tennessee Technological University in May 2026 with a degree in electrical engineering. This summer, he is working as an engineering intern. Blake has previous experience through the ORNL SULI internship program. During his free time, Blake enjoys playing basketball, fishing, hunting, and spending time with family.…
Ahmed Ghazi of Knoxville, Tennessee, expects to graduate from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK), in May 2026 with a degree in computer science. This summer, he is working as an IT applications intern. Ahmed has previous experience working with the UTK football team. In his free time, he likes to climb mountains, swim, and…
Looking for a fun volunteer opportunity? Grow Oak Ridge, host of the Lavender Festival, is recruiting 150+ volunteers for all shifts at the festival. The main event on Saturday, June 21, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., is FREE and open to the public. The festival will feature over 150 artisans and food vendors, live music,…
If you missed today’s educational workshop on Elder Care, you’ll have another opportunity next Thursday. The Mental Wellbeing Center is hosting a virtual workshop on Elder Care via Microsoft Teams. When: Thursday, June 12, from 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Where: Teams Meeting This workshop is open to everyone and will cover: What is Elder…
The ORNL Nuclear Operations (NucOps) team successfully retrieved two Liquid Low-Level Waste (LLLW) samples at the 7856 Melton Valley storage tanks. This sampling effort is part of a larger strategic plan to manage the remaining storage capacity of the LLLW system safely and efficiently. The results of this sampling analysis will provide detailed information on…
If you suspect that a tick bite could be work-related, contact your supervisor and call UCOR Health Services at 865-574-8562 immediately after finding and removing the tick—even after work hours and on weekends. The health care professional who performs your telehealth evaluation will determine if follow-up actions are necessary. While a variety of ticks are…
