From the Associate Laboratory Director’s Desk
Dear colleagues,
A few slots remain for the in-person, AET-focused Conversations with Kearns this Thursday, April 13. Register now to take advantage of face-to-face time with our Laboratory director.
I hope you will also join me next Tuesday, April 18, from 2:00–3:00 p.m., for the AET All-Hands meeting. The meeting will be hosted in the Building 362 Auditorium and online. Those joining in person are invited for refreshments starting at 1:40 p.m. in the lobby.
At our meeting, we will provide updates on safety, hiring for AET leadership positions, and plans underway for an AET DEI council (separate from NTNS) starting in FY24. Also joining us will be John Harvey, Commercialization Programs Manager with Science & Technology Partnerships and Outreach, who will talk about how to apply for the next cohort of the Launchpad program. The application period opens next month.
Also on the agenda are updates on the Advanced Photon Source upgrade and the Aurora supercomputer and specifically how AET will be able to leverage these new tools to solve energy, mobility, materials, and manufacturing challenges. I look forward to seeing you at the all-hands meeting.
Best regards,
Seth
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Seth Darling
Interim Associate Laboratory Director
Advanced Energy Technologies
Registration Still Open for the AET Conversations With Kearns
Thursday, April 13 at 2 p.m.
Registration Required - Limited Seating (no virtual option)
Director Paul Kearns will host host both in-person and virtual Conversations with Kearns sessions during 2023. These informal forums are an ideal opportunity to ask questions, voice concerns, and connect with lab leadership and fellow colleagues.
This year, the in-person forums will rotate among divisions. The AET Conversation with Kearns will be Thursday, April 13 from 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Register now for this special session geared toward the specific needs, concerns, and ideas of the AET directorate. Even if you don’t have any questions, please consider attending to listen to others and have the chance to meet Director Kearns.
Snacks and refreshments will be provided.
AET DEI Council Vice-Chair Opening for FY24
Beginning in FY24, AET and NTNS will have their own DEI Councils. AET will be led by a Chair and Vice-Chair. Applications for the Vice-Chair of the AET DEI Council are now open to all workers in AET: Application Form due May 22.
Term:
- 3-year appointment (FY24 vice-chair, FY25 chair, FY26 advisor)
- Begin shadowing current chairs in June
Description (see application form for more information):
- Alongside Chair, lead the council to deliver on their mission and support directorate DEI goals
- Serve as primary point of contact for communication between the Council and AET leadership
- Represent AET on lab-wide DEI Committees and collaborate with other DEI and ERG leads
To discuss the role in more details, contact current AET/NTNS DEI Council Chairs Laura Adochio and Carolyn Tomchik.
Reserving Hybrid Work Spaces
Hoteling spaces available in Building 362
Need a work space in Building 362? You can reserve workspaces by Outlook.Workspaces available are B201, B233A and B233B.
Instructions:
- Create new meeting
- Access the Room Finder by clicking within the Location field
- Choose All Reservable Workspaces from the Building dropdown and Workspaces from the Type dropdown
- Select the space (#362-B201, #362-B233A or #362-B233B)
Signs with instructions on how to reserve the space will be available at each location.
On Saturday, May 20, 2023, Argonne will host its first open house since 2016. It’s an opportunity for our families, friends, and local residents to see firsthand how our science and technology research impacts the world. Planning and preparation is well underway, but we need your help to ensure the success of this event.
Please sign up by completing the Open House Safety Uniform and Staffing Sign Up by Monday, May 1.
When you sign up, you’ll choose from three staffing options:
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Operations staff: These employees will perform jobs related to their daily duties (i.e., custodial, building managers, security, etc.). Shifts for these roles will be assigned by your supervisor.
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Activity staff: These employees will support the many activities and tours focused on our public visitors. Choose this option if you have been asked to participate by the coordinator of an activity/tour or your supervisor.
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General event staff: These roles are open to all employees. Opportunities include welcoming guests at entry gates, monitoring parking lots and shuttle stops, providing customer service at pavilions and information tents, or helping wherever assistance may be needed. Sign-up for these roles is first-come, first-served, and you are invited to support one or multiple shifts. If you select a general event staff role, you will receive instructions about how to choose a specific activity and time slot in the Volunteer Management System.
For all options above, once we have processed your request, you’ll receive further instructions if you indicate that you plan to bring family members to the event.
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