At first, it went well. One, two, three cars gone in the first few minutes. Landers’ strategy, involving the reverse gear, the accelerator, and Tally’s durable trunk, was working to bash and crash the way to glory. The amateur was surprising the other drivers. He drove hard, colliding, evading and surviving, dodging fires, smoke, and [...]
More than 25 participants took part in the International Radiological and Nuclear Training for Emergency Response course, which included vehicular and pedestrian search techniques, emergency mission planning, radiation search fundamentals, a practical field exercise, and an overview of Department of Energy (DOE) reachback capabilities.It was part of a NATO effort to “train as you would [...]
“These experiments advance our efforts to develop new technology in support of U.S. nuclear nonproliferation goals,” said Corey Hinderstein, NNSA’s Deputy Administrator for Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation. “They will help reduce global nuclear threats by improving the detection of underground nuclear explosive tests.” This experiment, which was conducted in the P tunnel in Area 12 of [...]
The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) launched the 2nd group of its flagship NNSA Minority Serving Institution Intern Program (MSIIP) and is currently accepting applications for full-time and part-time internships beginning June 2024. MSIIP is designed to promote the education and development of the next generation of scientists and other professionals [...]
How do you support NNSA? I am an intern supporting the Office of Radiological Security with various types of projects and I previously supported the Office of Nuclear Smuggling Detection and Deterrence (NSDD) on the science and engineering team. What is your personal background, and how has that shaped you and your approach to your [...]
Do you have any highlights from your time supporting NNSA? Earlier this year I got to travel to Japan and visit nuclear facilities to learn about international safeguards implementation. It was my first time in Japan, and it was an unbelievable experience. I even got to listen to and meet a Hiroshima survivor. It was [...]
How do you support NNSA?I am a program analyst support contractor and conduct logistics for the Human Capital and Business Operations (HCBO) under Defense Programs. I coordinate with multiple NNSA offices and facilitate logistics support for office space allocation, construction initiatives, security measures, and Information Technology assistance. I provide customer service and maintain communication with [...]
What did you study in school and how did it impact you personally and professionally?During my undergraduate years at Texas Tech University, I pursued a dual major in philosophy and electronic media and communications. This academic journey greatly enhanced my capacity to effectively convey intricate and dense concepts to broader audiences. In graduate school, I [...]
Tell us about your background and how it has shaped you and your career?I worked for many years in higher education in Texas, specifically helping to set up international programs and working with students. This has always been at the heart of what I want to do, which is to help others achieve their goals, [...]
Name: Jorge OrtegaPosition/Office: Enterprise Information System Security Manager How do you support NNSA? My role as an Information System Security Manager is to ensure that our information systems comply with agency policies and federal laws and are protected from malicious actors who may try to harm the NNSA mission. What is your personal background, and how [...]
