Kairos Power broke ground Friday on the Hermes 2 Demonstration Plant, the company’s first commercial-scale reactor and the first-ever power-producing Gen IV reactor to receive a construction permit from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Kairos is one of several companies focused on nuclear technology that has located in Oak Ridge thanks to the cleanup efforts of…
The Walk Across the Reservation campaign got off to a strong start as walkers from 40 teams logged more than 5,200 miles in the first week—the equivalent of walking from Oak Ridge to Anchorage, Alaska. To keep track on the latest developments, go to the Walk Across the Reservation Hub page.
This week is Administrative Professionals Week. Here at UCOR, we have a group of 35 highly skilled administrative professionals, led by Nathan Daugherty. Admin professionals have a wide range of responsibilities, from managing calendars and coordinating meetings to supporting special projects, ensuring we all have the supplies and resources we need to do our jobs,…
[This article is part of the monthly Communicate Smarter: Your Guide to Better Work Conversations series from UCOR Public Affairs.] We don’t just speak with words; our bodies talk, too! Body language includes everything from how you stand to your hand movements and facial expressions. Understanding these silent signals helps you “read” others better and…
Congratulations to UCOR security officer Gary Vaughn for being named Officer of the Quarter by his company, Security Engineers, which provides security services for UCOR’s cleanup campus. The regional manager of Security Engineers, alongside UCOR personnel, presented the award to Vaughn last week. It underscores his extraordinary commitment to UCOR’s safety and security through positivity,…
Elevate’s Yoga Collective, in partnership with The Women’s Network, successfully hosted their first outdoor yoga session on Saturday at Pellissippi State Community College, attracting 15 attendees. Participants of all ages and experience levels gathered their mats and friends to “slow down, breathe deeply, and flow together” under the guidance of a licensed yoga instructor. The…
UCOR’s Y-12 deactivation and demolition (D&D) crews have made a critical advancement in the upcoming demolition of the former uranium enrichment facility Beta-1. They have shipped mercury removed from over 820 linear feet of filled drainpipe out of the facility, one of the final steps to reaching condemnation in the upcoming weeks. After being characterized…
Workplace burnout is a real challenge, and it affects many of us. Some studies even suggest that as many as 76% of employees occasionally experience burnout. Burnout can lead to lower job satisfaction and can hurt your overall productivity. This is why the Beat Burnout workshop is so important. This workshop will show you practical strategies to…
Jace Sebring is a structural engineer in the Engineering department and has been with UCOR for four years. He previously worked as an intern. His hobbies include hiking, fishing, and weightlifting. He competed on the national stage as a weightlifter. Watch the video to learn more about Jace.
