ORNL environmental researcher honored with award from YWCA
OAK RIDGE, Tenn., Dec. 15, 1997 — Dr. Carolyn Hunsaker, a research staff member in the Environmental Sciences Division of the Department of Energy's (DOE) Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), was awarded the 1997 YWCA Tribute to Women Award in science and technology by the Knoxville YWCA.
Boatner elected to Mexican Academy of Sciences
OAK RIDGE, Tenn., Dec. 11, 1997 — Dr. Lynn A. Boatner of the Department of Energy's (DOE) Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) recently was elected as a Corresponding Member of the Academia Mexicana de Ciencias (Mexican Academy of Sciences).
ORNL DNA biochip provides answers in matter of minutes
OAK RIDGE, Tenn., Dec. 10, 1997 — Within a couple of years, patients may have their test results for the AIDS virus, cancer, tuberculosis or other diseases before they leave the doctor's office.
Surface studies provide topic of Dec. 11 Showcase Lecture
OAK RIDGE, Tenn., Dec. 5, 1997 — Dr. Deborah Huntley of the Department of Energy's (DOE) Oak Ridge National Laboratory will present a Showcase lecture at 3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11 at ORNL's Wigner Auditorium on the topic "Catalysis: What Can We Learn From Surface Studies?".
ORNL researcher chairs American Chemical Society division
OAK RIDGE, Tenn., Dec. 4, 1997 — Dr. Po-Yung Lu of the Department of Energy's (DOE) Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) recently was elected chairman of the Chemical Health and Safety Division (DivCHAS) of the American Chemical Society.
Two ORNL researchers earn Presidential science awards
OAK RIDGE, Tenn., Nov. 24, 1997 — Two researchers from the Department of Energy's (DOE) Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) are among 60 recipients of the 1997 Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers. The awards are the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government on outstanding scientists and engineers beginning their careers.
Marasco elected to board of directors
OAK RIDGE, Tenn., Nov. 24, 1997 — Joseph A. Marasco, supervisory patent agent of the Department of Energy's (DOE) Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), has been elected to the board of directors of the National Association of Patent Practitioners (NAPP).
Lockheed Martin employees contribute nearly $1.5 million to area United Way agencies
OAK RIDGE, Tenn., Nov. 21, 1997 — Thanks to the generosity of thousands of employees and retirees, the 1997 Lockheed Martin Oak Ridge United Way campaign has exceeded its goal, with contributions totaling more than $1.423 million to agencies in the East Tennessee area.
Doll chosen as section president-elect for Society of Exploration Geophysicists
OAK RIDGE, Tenn., Nov. 17, 1997 — Dr. William E. Doll of the Environmental Sciences Division at the Department of Energy's (DOE) Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) has been elected president-elect of the Near Surface Geophysics Section (NSGS) of the Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG).
Lara-Curzio wins national Hispanic engineers award
OAK RIDGE, Tenn., Nov. 17, 1997 — Dr. Edgar Lara-Curzio of the Department of Energy's (DOE) Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) recently received the award for Outstanding Technical Achievements at the 1997 Hispanic Engineer National Achievement Awards Conference in Houston.