UCOR’s EMDF team received the TeamsCount Award from senior leaders today. This award celebrates team members’ hard work and success in quickly and safely clearing trees for the new EMDF construction. The first step involved cutting down trees in the construction area. This task had a strict deadline: all trees needed to be down before…
During the first year of the UCOR Mental Wellbeing Center (MWC) operations, approximately 99 percent of the more than 140 clients who received services reported improved mental wellbeing. With this positive momentum, the MWC has transitioned from Environmental Programs and Stewardship to Safety & Security to align with UCOR’s long-term strategic plan. The MWC will…
From Alpha-2 completion to White Wing Scrap Yard cleanup activities, UCOR has been busy lately ensuring safe and efficient cleanup operations on the Oak Ridge Reservation. Watch the video for the latest updates.
Following are the latest iQuestion winners: Team: Katie Baer (Groundhogs) and Rachel Byrd and Sarah Baki-Hashemi (TRAILBLAZERS) Katie, Rachel, and Sarah questioned the duplication of notes taking place between logs and developed a system with a single consistent description entry. This reduced work and ensured one detailed entry for the description of soil characterization. Billy…
Amy Brummett is the Health Services and Wellness operations manager. She has been with UCOR for two years and serves as a nurse practitioner at the clinic. She and her husband have been married 25 years and have three kids. Watch the video to learn more about Amy.
Last week, UCOR hosted a career booth at Oliver Springs Academy’s 2026 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Night. The event featured college and career booths, classroom exhibits, kid-friendly activities, and door prizes. Several food trucks were on hand to round out the fun-filled community learning event. UCOR’s higher education partners hosted information booths where…
When you are at work, the simple act of signing a document carries significant weight. A signature is more than just a name on a page; it is a symbol of your agreement, your intent, and your professional integrity. Understanding the gravity of this action is crucial for every employee. Signing a document signifies that…
The Mental Wellbeing Center (MWC) has wrapped up a series of lunch and learn events focused on different age groups. In total, the MWC attracted over 170 participants in the series event, focusing on 20s and 30s, 40s and 50s, and 60s and onward. If you were unable to attend our 3-part workshop series on…
UCOR and OREM recently completed the largest demolition project yet at the Y-12 National Security Complex. Check out this recap video and watch the massive Alpha-2 building come down.
