Today has been warm and sunny, but changes are on the way. Scattered thunderstorms are possible tomorrow, beginning in the late afternoon, with potential periods of heavy rain. The chance of precipitation will continue into Friday. Saturday will be a nice day with sunny skies and a high in the lower 80s. More precipitation is…
Leah Prepchuk of Knoxville, Tennessee, expects to graduate from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville in May 2027 with a degree in industrial engineering. This summer she is working as an engineering intern. Leah likes to hike, read, and sew in her spare time. She hopes to gain experience in the corporate environment and learn how…
The Sip into Summer challenge has kicked off. Be sure to track your water intake daily. Click here for the tracking log or email wellness@orcc.doe.gov . Track your water intake through June 28, then submit your tracking log to wellness@orcc.doe.gov for a chance to win a wellness prize.
When working in and around trenches, the most common potential hazards include cave-ins, hazardous atmospheres, falling objects or debris, and struck-by or caught-between scenarios. Remember to use the following safe practices when working in or around trenches: Maintain a safe way to enter and exit – Trenches 4 feet or deeper must be equipped with…
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…
