Congratulations to UCOR’s Molten Salt Reactor Experiment team for successfully completing the final Continuous Purge System (CPS) Readiness Assessment. CPS is an active safety upgrade that mitigates hazards and facilitates remote monitoring. Starting a new system is no small feat as the process is filled with many difficult requirements. Assessment members from across the DOE…
Approximately 50 people gathered for last week’s Young Professionals Network meeting. Attendees enjoyed lunch and learned about professional communication from UCOR’s Public Affairs Deputy Director, Chris Caldwell. To see previous presentations and learn more about the Network, contact youngpronetworkshared@orcc.doe.gov or visit the Young Professionals UCOR Hub page. Mark your calendars for the next meeting on…
Imagine building a house. Just as you track materials to understand costs, time tracking at work helps us see where our efforts go and ensures fair pay. Why is honest time charging so important? It’s about fairness. Accurate recording ensures you’re paid for all your work, and project costs are correct. This helps our organization…
Savannah Noe of Chattanooga, Tennessee, expects to graduate from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, in May 2027 with a degree in nuclear engineering and a minor in applied artificial intelligence. She is working as a waste programs intern. Savannah has previous experience with Energy Solutions. In her free time, Savannah likes to play pickleball and…
UCOR senior leaders hosted the quarterly UCount/TeamsCount recognition breakfast last week. The leadership team gathered with 13 UCount recipients and five TeamsCount teams (71 people) to thank them for their day-to-day contributions to our mission success. UCount recipients: Andrew Coppenger, ORNL Safety & Health Blake Bowers, ORNL Nuclear Operations Carol Russell, Human Resources Dakota Stiles,…
Elevate’s Yoga Collective, in partnership with The Women’s Network, hosted the second outdoor yoga session on Saturday at The International Friendship Bell in Oak Ridge. Twelve attendees of various ages and experience levels gathered their mats and friends to “slow down, breathe deeply, and flow together” under the guidance of a yoga instructor. The collective…
Aaron Minter of Knoxville, Tennessee, graduated this May from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, with a degree in construction science and management and a minor in business administration. This summer he is working as a construction management intern. In his free time, Aaron is interested in weightlifting, running, reading, and Formula 1. Aaron hopes to…
Are you feeling overwhelmed and short on time? Do you want to boost output and empower your team? Effective delegation is the key. Delegating is more than just handing out tasks. When you delegate tasks, you free up valuable time for planning and high-level goals. A Gallup study found that leaders who delegate effectively generate…
The first seven sodium shields that we sent to the Veolia Nuclear Solutions Federal Services facility in Andrew, Texas, have all been successfully melted. Veolia used its GeoMelt® technology to convert the waste into a stable, durable glass for safe, permanent disposal. This legacy waste from the 1960s and 70s was used to pioneer radiation…
UCOR interns attended their first class in Amentum Summer Intern Program’s Professional Development series, one of three sessions offered during the corporate summer intern program’s leadership series. “Launching Your Career with Intention” was hosted by Jason Cerrato, SVP, Talent, and Brigit Feedman, Lead, Strategic Recruiting Programs. They discussed navigating your first role, setting meaningful career…
