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Argonne Today is a daily publication of Argonne National Laboratory intended for employees and facility users. It provides information on science and engineering results; awards and funding opportunities; employee benefits, safety, wellness, diversity, leadership and career development; and seminars, conferences, symposia, professional events and club activities.

Congrats and Farewell: Winter 2013/2014

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Argonne Today

Several of our postdocs have moved on to the next phase of their careers. We wish them all the greatest success! Ted Flynn (BIO) — Research Scientist at University of Chicago Allen Liao (NE) — Nuclear Engineer, NE

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Notes From PSA for Winter 2013/2014

Posted on January 3, 2014 by Argonne Today

The PSA was very busy this past fall helping with planning and facilitating the 6th Annual Postdoctoral Research and Career Symposium in October. Volunteers served as industry greeters, session chairs, panel moderators among many other tasks needed to keep the … Read More »

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Communicating Science with Carolyn Phillips and Helena David

Posted on January 3, 2014 by Argonne Today

Girls + Math + Science = Success Carolyn and Helena recently took on the daunting task of communicating science to one of our toughest audiences — kids! We asked them to share their experience and what they learned about translating … Read More »

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2013 Postdoctoral Research and Career Symposium Recap

Posted on January 3, 2014 by Argonne Today

The 2013 Postdoctoral Research and Career Symposium were held October 10-11, 2013 at Argonne. The event, now in its sixth year, is unique. Postdocs are given the opportunity to showcase their current research to their peers, mentors, scientific organizations and … Read More »

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Mentoring Q&A with Ted Flynn

Posted on January 3, 2014 by Argonne Today

With Ted Flynn (BIO), Director’s Postdoctoral Fellow This past September, postdocs celebrated National Postdoctoral Appreciation Week with a special Open Forum with the Laboratory Director. The Postdoctoral Society of Argonne (PSA) led a discussion on Mentoring with Director Eric Isaacs … Read More »

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Mission Possible – JCESR

Posted on January 3, 2014 by Argonne Today

Mission Possible is a Postdoc Journal feature highlighting the vibrant diversity of mission-driven science across the laboratory. Postdocs at Argonne perform world-class research that seeks to address the grand challenges of energy, the environment, technology and national security. One striking … Read More »

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In Their Own Words

Posted on December 19, 2013 by Argonne Today

In Their Own Words — Postdocs Relate What They Value in Mentoring Through Award Nominations The Inaugural Awards for Outstanding Postdoctoral Mentor and Outstanding Postdoctoral Supervisor were presented at the 2013 Postdoctoral Research and Career Symposium. Lessons learned are an … Read More »

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Alumni News: Dimple Kundiyana and Julian Sweet

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Argonne Today

Catching up with Alumni Dimple Kundiyana and Julian Sweet Catching up with Dimple Kundiyana (ES) 2011-2012 Dimple Kundiyana was a postdoctoral researcher in the Energy Systems Division at Argonne from 2011-2012. During his time at Argonne he performed research as … Read More »

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