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…
To maintain security standards and compliance with DOE O 206.2, all UCOR employees and subcontractors are required to turn in their Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card, or Local Site Specific Only (LSSO) badge, to the Badge Office located at 701 Scarboro Road prior to beginning a medical leave of absence. Employees should coordinate badge turn-in…
To meet DOE requirements, the Dosimetry Department must have all green 2nd quarter 2026 dosimeters returned by close of business on July 9. If you are going to be gone the last week of June and/or first week of July, leave your 2nd quarter dosimeter with your project dosimetry point of contact or the Dosimetry…
As you enjoy the sunshine and outdoor adventures this summer, don’t forget to take care of your health – and get rewarded for it! If you are enrolled in the Critical Illness and Accident plans, remember that each plan offers a $50 Be Well Benefit for you and your covered family members when you complete a qualifying…
