Vol. 56 - No. 8 March 15, 2002 Science, Government, Industry Pack BNL’s Nanoscience Workshop Talk Science Nano Workshop To Mom, Dad NYSTAR to contribute $1.8 million for instrumentation Focus on Science Talking about sci- ast Friday and Saturday, March 8-9, the NSLS, which produces very intense Major scientific ence to the public is L BNL hosted a workshop on its pro- x-ray, ultraviolet, and infrared light; a presentations at the not easy, but it is posed Center for Functional Nano- transmission electron microscope, workshop included: critically important, materials, a user facility to be located at which uses electrons to take pictures of “Challenge of Nano- according to Patricia BNL and open to scientists from aca- the atomic structure of materials; and a science in the 21st Dehmer, Associate demia and industry. The researchers will Laser Electron Accelerator Facility, Century,” presented Director of DOE’s work on cutting-edge projects in the new which probes the dynamics of chemi- by Venkatesh Nara- Peter Paul Patricia Dehmer Office of Basic En- field of nanoscience — the study of ma- cal reactions with unprecedented time yanamurti, Harvard ergy Sciences (BES), and terials at the scale of individual atoms. resolution. University; “Nanofabrica- U.S. Representative Sher- The goal of the workshop, which attracted well Last year, to fund six major centers in nano- tion in Industry,” presented wood Boehlert, Chair of over 400 registrants representing 80-plus U.S. in- scale science and engineering, the National Sci- by Randall Isaac, IBM Re- the House Science Com- stitutions and visitors from Japan, was to bring ence Foundation (NSF) announced awards esti- search Division; “Nano- mittee. together representatives from academia, mated to total $65 million over five science of Polymer “I spend most of industry, and government to discuss the years. New York State won three of those Systems,” by Tom my time in Wash- role of the center in the Northeast re- centers, at Columbia University, Cornell Russell, University of ington describing gion. Attendees were also asked to com- University, and Rensselaer Polytechnic Massachusetts, Am- scientists’ science to ment on instrumentation, operational Institute, for a total award of $31 mil- herst; and “Nano- people who are not principles, and science for the center. lion. Governor Pataki then added to the science Opportuni- scientists and who The workshop opened with good awards by investing an additional $1.5 ties in Biology,” by have almost no Harold Craighead, Felix Grucci news from Peter Paul, BNL’s Interim Di- million for each center. Sherwood Boehlert knowledge of sci- rector, who announced that the New “We feel that these awards clearly Cornell University. ence,” said Dehmer at the York State Office of Science, Technology & Aca- establish the Empire State as a primary place for During their presenta- nanoscience workshop. demic Research (NYSTAR), through a collabora- nanotechnology development,” said Russell tions, the speakers referred to Speaking to the scientists tive nanoscience program with Stony Brook Uni- Bessette, Executive Director of NYSTAR. “It pro- BNL’s strong involvement in attending the workshop, versity, will contribute $1.8 million to the pur- vides solid confirmation that our efforts and nanoscience research, which she expressed how chase of a new transmission electron mi- our initiatives to develop a high-tech- was fully demon- vital it is for scien- croscope for nanoscience research activi- nology-based economy in New York strated in a presenta- tists to make science ties at BNL. State are now on track.” tion on the future interesting to “mom “Nanoscience is very important to the BNL plans to work especially closely scientific activities and dad.” Department of Energy,” said Michael with the three nanoscale centers in New at BNL’s proposed She explained: “It Holland, DOE Brookhaven Area Office York, as well as with other major North- nanoscience center is important that ev- Manager, who spoke next. “This new field eastern research universities. by Richard Osgood, ery one of you be Shirley Strum Kenny of research has potential benefits in medi- “Nanotechnology, with its application Russell Bessette BNL’s Associate Labo- able to tell them cine, space exploration, the environ- to many diverse fields, finds a natural ratory Director for Ba- quickly what is a nano- ment, agriculture, energy, and national security.” home at Brookhaven, which is at the center of so sic Energy Sciences. meter, and why nano- Addressing the participants in a packed Berk- many vital scientific enterprises throughout this re- Among other highlights, science is important.” ner Hall on Friday morning, Patricia Dehmer, gion,” confirmed Shirley Strum Kenny, President Osgood focused on the vari- Subsequently, Boehlert Associate Director of DOE’s Office of Basic En- of Stony Brook University and Chair of the Board ous activities that BNL scien- also urged his listen- ergy Sciences (BES), said, “Your role of Brookhaven Science Associates. tists are already pur- ers to reach out to here is to help define a new facility New York’s First District Representa- suing in nanoscience. the public. He recog- for Basic Energy Sciences, the Nano- tive Felix Grucci expressed his support These included: the nized how difficult scale Science Research Center here at for BNL and its future nanoscience cen- work of physicist this is, but stressed Brookhaven. The advice ter, then introduced U.S. Thomas Vogt on that practical long- and council you will Representative Sher- powder-diffraction term benefits could provide to Brookhaven “We are particularly wood Boehlert, Chair of techniques of metal result. He advised Michael Holland over the next two days interested in this workshop the House Science Com- Richard Osgood oxide nanocrystals; workshop attendees will have a major impact to form a foundation for a mittee. the study of electro- to make sure they could eas- for many, many years to come.” nanoscience center that Also expressing his support for catalysts by chemist Radoslav ily explain the basics in The nanoscience center is ex- BNL’s leading role in nano- Adzic; the growth of nano- their field. pected to be an 80,000 square-foot will serve the Northeast.” technology, Boehlert said, “I al- crystals of molecular mate- “Manipulating indi- user facility attached to the Na- — Patricia Dehmer ready know how I want your story rials by chemist Michael vidual atoms, that tional Synchrotron Light to end: With a healthy White; and the study sounds like the stuff Source (NSLS), attracting about 500 sci- interagency program of nanotechnology of charge transfer of science fiction to entists per year. research that includes a DOE nano- between nanomater- a layperson like me,” Four other nanoscience centers have technology center at Brookhaven Na- ials by chemist Carol he said. “But ma- been proposed to DOE, to be located in tional Laboratory.” Creutz. The center nipulating atoms is Berkeley, California; Los Alamos, New Emphasizing the future importance will also focus on the easier than manipu- Mexico; Oak Ridge, Tennessee; and Chi- of a BNL nanoscience center in the emerging applica- lating public atti- Venkatesh cago, Illinois. The Berkeley, Los Alamos, Northeast, both Boehlert and Bessette Harold Craighead tions of nanoscience. Narayanamurti tudes.” and Oak Ridge centers are now in the compared the center’s potential impact Osgood also de- — Patrice Pages design phase, and the two other centers are await- on society to the changes brought about by the scribed the scientific goals ing decisions from BES. space race in the 1960s. of the center as studying “Berkeley will serve the West, Los Alamos will Said Bessette, “The need to make things the properties and function Numbered photos of serve the Southwest, Oak Ridge will serve the smaller, cheaper and faster will be the driving of materials at the atomic nanoscience workshop Southeast, and clearly what is missing forces in medicine, genetics, and the level. speakers are by Roger now is a center that will work in the materials science. The opportunity to do “These functional Stoutenburgh. Northeast and the Midwest,” Dehmer nanotechnology in New York State and nanomaterials will be Left, from top: Right, from top: added. “That’s why we are particularly the Northeast is not a shot outwards, conventional ones D0360302 D0520302 D0480302 D0460302 interested in this workshop to form a but a shot inwards, into inner space, the such as piezoelec- D0470302 D0550302 D0390302 D0370302 foundation for a nanoscience center that ability to probe the mysteries of life, trics, ferroelectrics, D0500302 (H. Craighead) will serve the Northeast.” which will be extremely important to catalysts, and optical D0450302 D0440302 Randall Isaac BNL already has three major facilities the American citizens.” Tom Russell materials, and new for probing materials at the atomic level: — Patrice Pages ones such as carbon Inside nanotubes, cadmium sulfide Brookhaven Awards nanodots, and complex Five BNLers honored for metal oxides,” he said. outstanding contributions. During the workshop, the See story on page 2. Roger Stoutenburgh participants split into work- Brookhaven Lecture ing groups to discuss key sci- Morgan May, Physics entific research and instru- Department, presents mentation for the proposed “Strangeness in Nuclei,” nanoscience center. at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20, in Berkner Hall. — Patrice Pages

See story on page 2. D0540302 The Bulletin March 15, 2002

Calendar Five Lab Employees Honored of Laboratory Events With Brookhaven Awards Strangeness in Nuclei

• The BERA Sales Office is located in rom the smallest single atom sition of neutron stars, join Berkner Hall and is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information on Fto the largest neutron star, physicist Morgan May, Deputy BERA events, contact Andrea Dehler, Ext. matter is held together at the Group Leader of the Medium- 3347; or M. Kay Dellimore, Ext. 2873. •Additional information for Hospitality nuclear level by the strong, or Energy Physics Group in BNL’s Committee events can be found at the Lollipop nuclear, force. Physics Department, as he pre- House and the laundry in the apartment area. sents the 371st Brookhaven Lec- • The Recreation Building (Rec. Bldg.) is At BNL, team of scientists located in the apartment area. from around the world is con- ture, “Strangeness in Nuclei.” • Contact names are provided for most ducting research aimed at a bet- May will speak on Wednesday, events for more information. • Calendar events flagged with an asterisk ter understanding of this force, March 20, at 4 p.m. in Berkner (*) have an accompanying story in this by introducing into the nucleus Hall. week’s Bulletin. a different kind of quark called May joined the BNL staff in — EACH WEEK — “strange.” The team has re- 1975 as a postdoctoral physicist cently completed experiments and now heads BNL’s nuclear All Weekdays: English for Speakers of Other Languages Classes far more sensitive and precise strangeness physics program. Various times. Rec. Bldg., 2nd Floor. Learn than ever before, revealing new May received his Ph.D. in phys- English, make friends. Jen Lynch, Ext. 4894. kinds of strange nuclei and giv- ics from Columbia University.

Mondays: BNL Gospel Choir Roger Stoutenburgh ing insight into the origin of the Refreshments will be offered 5:15-7 p.m. Berkner Hall. www.bnl.gov/bera/ strong force. before and after the lecture. To activities/choir/. To learn about these experi- accompany the lecturer to din- Mon., Tues., & Thurs.: Aqua Aerobics ments and how properties of ner after the talk, contact Cora 5:15-6:15 p.m. $2 pool fee per class or use pool pass. Mary Wood, Ext 5923. strange nuclei measured on Feliciano, Ext. 3908. Mon., Tues., & Thurs.: Kickboxing Earth are related to the compo- — John Galvin

$5 per class. Mon. & Thurs. noon-1 p.m. in D0610102 the gym; Tues., 5:15-6:15 p.m. in the gym; Morgan May, Physics Department, with the innovative Hyperball de- Thurs., 5:15-6:15 p.m. in Brookhaven Ctr. Registration is required. Mary Wood, Ext. tector, which was built in Japan and brought to BNL’s Alternating Gra- 5923, or [email protected]. dient Synchrotron to detect gamma rays from strange nuclei. Mon., Tues., & Fri.: Tai Chi Each year, BNL recognizes key contributors in support functions whose Noon- 12:45 p.m., Rec. Bldg. Scott Bradley, performance and achievements represent outstanding service to the Labo- Ext. 5745, [email protected]. ratory, especially in areas such as environment, safety, affirmative ac- Tuesdays: Welcome Coffee tion, training, community involvement, and quality. Interim BNL Direc- 10-11:30 a.m. Rec. Bldg. Hospitality event. Come tor Peter Paul presented this year’s Brookhaven Awards, in the form of a and meet friends. The first Tuesday of every month is special for Lab newcomers and leaving guests. commemorative plaque and a pre-tax award of $2,000 to each recipient, Hospitality Chair Mimi Luccio, 821-1435. at the Employee Recognition Award Ceremony on January 30. The hon- Tuesdays: Toastmasters orees are: Katherine Carney (front, right), Waste Management Division; Meetings are 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in Bldg. 463, Room 160. Michael Cowell (back, center), Environmental Management Directorate; Guests, visitors always welcome. www.bnl.gov/ Robert DiNardo (back, left), Instrumentation Division; Kathy Geiger (front, bera/activities/toastmstrs/default.htm. left), Community, Education, Government, & Public Affairs Directorate, Tuesdays & Thursdays: Aerobics and Elizabeth Mogavero (back, right), Physics Department. 5:15-6:30 p.m., $4 per class. Rec. Bldg. Pat Flood, Ext 7886. Katherine Carney Wednesdays: English Exchange Table Katherine Carney, Manager of the Waste Management Division noon-1:30 p.m., Berkner Hall. Native and non-native English speakers are welcome. (WMD), was recognized for her outstanding leadership of the divi- Make friends and improve English skills. Jen, sion over the past two years for creating an infrastructure that is Ext. 4894, [email protected]. responsive to changing needs. At the same time, Carney has spear- Wednesdays: On-Site Play Group headed efforts to restructure the division to improve performance 9:30-11:30 a.m., Rec. Bldg. Parents meet while children play. Monique de la Beij, 399-7656. and efficiency. Her commitment has contributed significantly to Wednesdays: Weight Watchers BSA’s recognition as a responsible environmental steward of the noon-1 p.m., Brookhaven Center South Room. site. For instance, BNL’s WMD was the first such organization within Mary Wood, Ext. 5923, [email protected]. DOE to achieve registration to ISO 14001, an internationally rec- Wednesdays: Yoga Practice ognized standard of excellence in environmental management. noon-1 p.m., Rec. Bldg. Free. Ila Campbell, Ext. 2206.

Wednesdays: Stretch Michael Cowell Roger Stoutenburgh 5:15-6:15 p.m., $4 per class. Rec. Bldg. Pat Michael Cowell, the Business Operations Manager of the Envi- Flood, Ext 7886. ronmental Management Directorate (EMD), was cited for her ex- Wednesdays: BNL Ballroom, Latin & cellent performance in driving the sweeping changes made within Swing Dance Club Lessons the directorate over the last two years. BSA recently demobilized 6-9 p.m. North Ballroom, Brookhaven Center. Marsha Belford, belford@bnl. gov or Ext. 5053, Bechtel National, Inc., as the prime contractor for BNL’s cleanup

or www.bnl.gov/bera/activities/dance. program, and EMD has been restructured to perform this work in- D0140302 Thursdays: Falun Dafa Class house. At the same time, the cleanup schedule was accelerated as noon-1 p.m., Free. Rec. Bldg. Falun Dafa mandated by BNL’s stakeholders. Through this period of change, refines the body and mind through exercises, meditation. www.falundafa.org. Cowell carried out her responsibilities over long hours. Her dedica- Fridays: BNL Social & Cultural Club tion and its results are recognized as exceptional. Science in Society Essay Contest 7-11:30 p.m., Brookhaven Ctr., dance social. Robert DiNardo All Are Invited to the Award Ceremony, 3/21, 4 p.m. Rudy Alforque, Ext. 4733, [email protected]. Robert DiNardo, a physicist in the Instrumentation Division, The six finalists of the Science in Society Essay Contest will March Is Women’s History Month was recognized for ensuring that the division developed the neces- present essays and receive awards at a ceremony to be held on Thurs- sary administrative controls, structure, and procedures to comply with day, March 21, at 4 p.m. in the Hamilton Seminar Room of the federal, state, and county environmental, health, and safety man- Chemistry Department, Bldg. 555. The Lab community is invited — TODAY — dates. He contributed substantial effort and ingenuity in applying to attend; refreshments will be offered afterward. BNL’s Standards-Based Management Systems to diverse technologi- Juniors from six local high schools — Deer Park, Newfield, Friday, 3/15 cal challenges, and his scientific knowledge and professional dedica- Patchogue-Medford, Rocky Point, Sachem North, and Ward Melville tion resulted in their solutions. The Division’s activities would not be — participated in the contest, which is sponsored annually by BNL’s *EAP Outreach Program flourishing without the environmental, health, and safety control Office of Educational Programs and Friends of Brookhaven. The noon, Berkner Hall. Marion Gindes on made possible by the management systems that he developed. contest challenges students to question and deliberate the purposes “Be Your Own Best Coach: Put Your and social implications of scientific research. At the ceremony, a Personal Resources to Work For You.” Kathy Geiger grand champion will be announced, who will receive a $500 award. — NEXT WEEK — Kathy Geiger is the Community Relations Manager in the Com- The other five finalists will receive a $200 award. The prizes are munity, Education, Government, & Public Affairs Directorate. She funded by Friends of Brookhaven. was awarded for outstanding contributions in designing and or- Monday, 3/18 chestrating a Lab-wide community-involvement program which Money Talks Seminar has allowed BNL to re-establish trust with the community and im- Earth Day Art Contest noon, Berkner Hall. TIAA-CREF will prove communications within the Lab. The program is used as a It’s not too late to enter your child’s art (grades 3-12) in present information about the Eco- model throughout DOE, other government agencies, and industry. the Lab’s “Your Environment” art contest. Top entries will be nomic Growth and Tax Relief Reconcili- The International Association of Public Participation chose BNL as ation Act. Joyce Wund, Ext. 7516. chosen for publication in BNL’s 2001 Site Environmental “Organization of the Year,” based on the success of this program as Report. For more information, contact Karen Ratel, Ext. 3711 Tuesday, 3/19 an example of best practices in community involvement. or [email protected]. Deadline for entries is April 1. Elizabeth Mogavero Pick Up Daffodil Bouquets Exemplifying the very best of BNL’s administrative staff who 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Berkner Hall. In Memoriam Pick up reserved daffodils or buy at $7 support the Lab’s science mission, Elizabeth Mogavero, a Physics from BERA Sales Office to benefit the Department assistant staff specialist, was awarded for her organiza- Anna Kissel, whose life number was 57 and who had come to BNL American Cancer Society. tion and planning contributions to the nuclear-physics commu- on January 27, 1947, as a secretary in the Director’s Office, died on nity. She was recognized for her work for the STAR experiment at October 1, 2001, at the age of 85. She had worked for the first four Wednesday, 3/20 RHIC and for organizing the proceedings from Quark Matter 2001, Lab Directors (1947-1972), retiring as Executive Secretary from the which helped establish BNL as an important steward of nuclear Physics Department on May 31, 1983, after 36 years of service. Safety Glass Office Half-Day physics. Mogavero created the Website for long-range plan devel- Thomas Iarocci, Life Number 295, who had joined BNL as a fire- The Safety Glass Office will be open from 9 a.m. to noon today. Deborah Botts- opment by the Nuclear Science Advisory Committee, maintaining man on March 22, 1947, died on December 9, 2001, at age 83. Keating, Ext. 3888, [email protected]. it and other Websites. She has also been BNL’s United Way finan- After 35 years of service, he had retired as Group Leader Plumber A cial coordinator for eight years. — Liz Seubert from the Plant Engineering Division on September 25, 1981. The Bulletin March 15, 2002

Meet the Candidates for the 2002 BERA Executive Board Calendar

he following four candidates are running for two 4-year posi- vote. The winners will be able to affect BERA recreation policies. So, read Ttions on the Executive Board of the Brookhaven Employees Recre- the campaign statements below so you make an informed choice before Wednesday, 3/20 (cont’d.) ation Association (BERA). you cast your vote. This contest will be decided through an election to be held Monday- Voting will be held: Monday-Wednesday, March 25-27, 11:30 a.m.- *Brookhaven Lecture Friday, March 25-29. All employees of BNL, BSA, DOE, and employees 1:30 p.m., at Berkner Hall; or Thursday and Friday, March 28-29, 10 4 p.m., Berkner Hall, Brookhaven Lec- of permanent, on-site contractors are BERA members — and are urged to a.m.-2 p.m., at the Teachers’ Federal Credit Union. ture on strangeness in nuclei will be given by Morgan May of BNL’s Physics Department. See story on page 2. Thursday, 3/21 Safety Shoe Office Closed The Safety Shoe Office will be closed from Thursday, March 21, to Monday, March 25. It will re-open on Tuesday,

Roger Stoutenburgh Roger Stoutenburgh Roger Stoutenburgh Roger Stoutenburgh March 26. *Civil Rights History Talk noon, Berkner Hall. civil rights leader Amelia Boynton Robinson, winner of the 1990 Martin Luther King Freedom Medal, will describe her lifetime experi- ences. All are welcome to this free event.

D0060302 D0180302 D0050302 D0070302 See notice on page 4. BAC Meeting 12:30-1 p.m., Berkner Hall, Room C. Brookhaven Advocacy Council Meet- John McCaffrey Terry Monahan Susan Monteleone Gerry Shepherd ing, Open Session. www.bnl.gov/bac. John McCaffrey, a technical Terry Monahan, a project en- Susan Monteleone, a senior Gerry Shepherd, a safeguards BERA Bridge Club specialist in the Accelerator gineer and Group Leader in the administrative assistant in the associate in the Safeguards & Se- 7 p.m., Berkner Hall Cafeteria. Morris Magnet Division, has been in- Safety and Health Services Energy Sciences & Technology curity Division, has been em- Strongson, Ext. 4192, [email protected]. volved in BERA activities since (S&EP) Division, has partici- Department, has worked at the ployed at BNL for 25 years. Shep- 1988. pated in various BERA activities Lab since 1980. herd has participated in BERA’s — WEEK OF 3/25 — McCaffrey plays in the Soft- since arriving at BNL almost 14 Monteleone has been in- softball, football, basketball, rac- ball League and serves as secre- years ago. volved in various BERA activi- quetball, and golf leagues. He has Monday, 3/25 tary of the Exercise & Body He currently serves as the ties since 1983. She has been a served as captain on many BERA IBEW Meeting Building Club. He had previ- vice president of the BERA Ex- member of the BERA Aerobic athletic teams and is a past presi- 6 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, Rail- ously served as president of the ercise & Body Building Club Dance Club for more than ten dent of the BERA Basketball road Ave., Patchogue. A meeting for shift workers will be held at 3 p.m. in men’s and mixed Bowling and plays on the Bombers soft- years and is currently serving League. the union office. The agenda includes League and as a softball man- ball team, and he has previ- as the Club’s president. “BERA has offered me the op- regular business, committee reports, ager in leagues 1 and 2. McCa- ously been involved with both She has also played mixed portunity to achieve a healthy and the president’s report. ffrey has also served as vice the volleyball and bowling league softball and has served level of fitness in a collegiate en- president on the BERA Board leagues. as co-captain on two BERA vol- vironment where there is a great Sunday, 3/31 from 1999 to 2000. According to Monahan, leyball teams. social and cultural mix,” said Easter Egg Hunt “My goal has always been to “When you participate in BERA “Over the years, I've helped Shepherd. “When I first came to 11 a.m. in the Rec. Bldg. Each child make BERA clubs fun for every- activities, you have the oppor- organize numerous holiday the Lab, I was impressed with the should bring 15 plastic eggs filled with one and improve facility condi- tunity to meet many people parties and summer picnics,” quality and quantity of the Lab’s soft (NOT hard) candy. There will also be a craft to make and a piñata. Partici- tions for all members,” says that you otherwise would not said Monteleone. If elected, recreational activities, facilities, pants should bring a desert to share. McCaffrey, who has run bus meet. This makes for better she wants to encourage even and events. Monique de la Beij, 399-7656. trips to New York Yankee games work relationships.” more employee, retiree, and “Today, I find BERA to be a and other trips to New York His goals, if he is elected to guest participation in various workplace motivator and a non- — WEEK OF 4/1 — City. the Board, are to increase the BERA activities. quantifiable benefit! McCafrey has helped orga- awareness of, and participation “I believe that it is through “If elected, I will strive to en- Tuesday, 4/2 nize after-work parties such in, the various clubs and activi- these activities that we foster sure that BERA continues to Workshops: Cholesterol as the BERA Spring Fling and ties that BERA offers. and maintain our community contribute positively to our & Hypertension Summer Bash. “Participating in BERA activi- spirit and improve our quality mental and physical health, and Cholesterol workshop: 11:30 a.m.- “If I am elected, I will work to ties is one of the many perks of of life at the Lab,” said Monte- our cultural and social well-be- 12:15 p.m. Bldg. 490, small Conference provide the best service for the working at BNL,” says Monahan. leone. ing,” said Shepherd. “Also, if Room. Participants must register in ad- participants and family members “As an employee, you are “That spirit is one of the ever challenged about a budget vance to have blood work done prior to the workshop. of all BERA clubs.” McCaffrey shortchanging yourself of the things that sets BNL apart, or resource issue, I will help Hypertension workshop: 12:30-1:15 concluded, “I will make improv- BNL experience if you don’t get makes the Lab special, and champion the value of our em- p.m. Bldg. 490, small Conference ing morale within the BERA or- involved in the many activities proves that BNL is not ‘just an- ployee recreation program to Room. Topics will include nutritional ganization a top priority.” that BERA sponsors.” other place to work.’” Lab management.” foods, healthy dining out, easy cook- ing, travel monitoring for success. Pro- gram will be facilitated by a registered Ten-Week Tai Chi Session Begins 3/25 EAP Outreach Workshop Today at Noon dietitian. For registration information, contact Mary Wood, Ext. 5923, Tai Chi is a traditional Chinese exercise for the mind and body Today, Friday, March 15, psychologist Marion Gindes will present [email protected]. that promotes health, calmness, and a general sense of well-be- a workshop at noon in Berkner Hall sponsored by the Employee ing. The BNL Tai Chi Club will start a new session on Monday, Assistance Program (EAP). During her talk, “Be Your Own Best Wednesday, 4/3 Coach: How to Put your Personal Resources to Work for You,” Gindes March 25. Classes are held on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays, *Softball Captain’s Meeting from noon to 12:45 p.m. in the Recreation Bldg. The ten-week will guide participants to identify their strengths and transform Noon, Berkner Hall, Room C. The bal- session costs $40. Past members are welcome back, and new mem- their weaknesses. All are welcome. ance of fees will be collected. Schedules bers are welcome too. For more information, contact Scott Brad- and other information will be distrib- ley, Ext. 5745, or [email protected]. uted. Anyone interested in playing soft- March Into May ball should e-mail [email protected]. Tax Workshop for Non-U.S. Citizens, 3/20 Physical Activity Program Begins next Monday, 3/18 Thursday, 4/4 The Quality of Life/Guest Services Committee is sponsoring a March Into May, a ten-week Last year, 332 employees par- free income-tax workshop open to all BNLers and their spouses on physical activity program run- ticipated in March Into May, and BERA Bridge Club Wednesday, March 20, from noon to 2 p.m. in the Recreation Bldg. ning from March 18 to May 26, 299 reached at least 100 points 7 p.m., Berkner Hall Cafeteria. Morris Deborah Johnson, Director of Internal Audit, and Mark Israel, Fis- Strongson, Ext. 4192, [email protected]. is designed to help everyone, re- by the end of the program. Many cal Officer, will give income-tax guidance as it pertains to nonresi- gardless of fitness or activity level. of them reported life-style changes — WEEK OF 4/15 — dent aliens. Participants should bring tax forms, tax-related infor- Participants who sign up such as: increased energy, better mation statements, and questions. through the Health Promotion weight control, better concentra- Thursday, 4/18 To register, call Ext. 8481 or e-mail [email protected]. Program will receive a question- tion and handling of stress, be- naire and daily activity record ing more productive on the job. BAC Meeting Arrivals & Departures Spoken English Test from a contact person in their Some even stopped smoking. 12:30-1 p.m., Berkner Hall, Room D. Brookhaven Advocacy Council Meet- Arrivals A free test of spoken English area. There will be a drawing for ing, Open Session. www.bnl.gov/bac. Guy Eaton ...... Plant Eng. will be given by BNL’s English Participants set personal prizes for participants, and in- Desigan Kumaran ...... Biology BERA Bridge Club for Speakers of Other Languages goals for moderate or vigorous centive awards for those who Edward Lacina ...... S&H Svcs. 7 p.m., Berkner Hall Cafeteria. Morris (ESOL) Program to anyone who exercise, then check off points complete their ten-week activ- Zheng Lin ...... Biology ity chart. Sign up today for the James McNeely ...... Plant Eng. wants to know the level of their on the activity chart. One point Yibo Mo ...... Materials Sciences English-speaking skills: begin- is earned for ten minutes of ex- free drawing. For more informa- ercise, the point goal for a week tion, contact Mary Wood, Ext. Linda Satalino ...... EENS ner, intermediate, or advanced. Note: This calendar is updated continuously Departures The test will determine gram- being at least ten. 5923 or [email protected]. and will appear in the Bulletin whenever space None matical correctness and compre- permits. Submissions must be received by the hension of spoken English. BNL preceding Friday at noon to appear in the Softball Captains Meeting, 4/3 following week’s Bulletin. Please enter the Egg Hunt, 3/31 staff, visiting scientists, and information for each event in the order listed spouses are welcome to take the All softball team captains will meet on Wednesday, April 3, at above (date, event name, description, and cost) The Hospitality Committee test. Contact ESOL Program Co- noon in Berkner Hall, Room C. There, the balance of fees will be and send it to [email protected]. Write will sponsor an Easter egg hunt ordinator Jennifer Lynch, Ext. collected, and schedules and additional information will be dis- “Bulletin Calendar” in the subject line. at 11 a.m. on March 31. See the 4894 or [email protected], to tributed as well. Those interested in playing softball are invited to calendar at right for details. schedule an appointment. e-mail [email protected]. Women’s History Month Civil Rights Pioneer to Talk at BNL, 3/21 American civil rights pioneer Amelia Boynton Robinson will speak about her struggle for ra- cial equality and social justice at noon on Thursday, March 21, in Berkner Hall. Noon Music Recital, 3/20 Robinson will give her talk Piano by Zoe Browder to celebrate her 90th birthday, as part of a tour called the Amelia Boynton Robinson with President Lyndon Johnson at the Pianist Zoe Browder will present the next noon recital on “Dialogue of Civilizations.” White House, with other civil rights Wednesday, March 20, in Berkner Hall. This dialogue, which aims to leaders in 1965. Browder’s BNL program includes exciting works by Kurtag bring about peaceful coexist- and Bryant as well as George ence among nations, is spon- From the 1930s to the 1960s, Crumb’s Fantasy Pieces for Am- sored by the Schiller Institute, Robinson labored for the right plified Piano After the Zodiac. a foundation dedicated to the of African Americans to vote in She has participated in the idea of the rights and dignity Selma, Alabama. Martin Luther New York premiere of over a of humanity as expressed in King Jr.’s attention was drawn to dozen new contemporary the works of the nineteenth Selma in the 1960s because of works at a variety of venues, century poet and playwright Robinson’s personal plea. In including Columbia’s Miller Friedrich Schiller. March 1965, Robinson was in Theatre and the Juilliard Robinson is the vice chair of the forefront of the march from School. the Schiller Institute Board. Selma to Montgomery, known as Browder will spend next She also is the 1990 recipient “Bloody Sunday,” where she was year in The Netherlands as a of the Martin Luther King Free- brutally beaten and gassed. In Fulbright fellow, studying dom Medal and a member of that year, the battle for the right Dutch contemporary music. the board of the Martin Luther of African-Americans to vote was Noon recitals are free and King Center for Non-Violent won, when the U.S. Congress open to the public. Social Change. passed the Voting Rights Act.

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In keeping with the Affir- PIX and Checkpoint firewall technology. mative Action Plan, selections are made with- Must demonstrate ability to manage VPN, out regard to age, race, color, religion, na- DNS, DHCP functions hands-on, with mini- tional origin, sex, disability or veteran status. mal supervision. The ideal candidate will Each week, the Human Resources Division also have experience in installing and con- lists new placement notices, first, so employ- figuring storage area network (SAN) devices ees may request consideration for them- and technologies (EMC, Brocade, Compaq, selves, and, second, for open recruitment. fiber channel). CCNA certification at a mini- Because of the priority policy stated above, mum and demonstrated planning organiza- each listing does not necessarily represent tional, customer service, and excellent com- an opportunity for all people. Except when munication skills are a must. Must be avail- operational needs require otherwise, posi- able to perform network maintenance tions will be open for one week after publica- 24x7x365, as required, and be willing to tion. For more information, contact the Em- serve as weekend on-call duty network en- ployment Manager, Ext. 2882; call the gineer approximately one weekend a month. JOBLINE, Ext. 7744 (344-7744), for a list of Information Technology Division. all job openings; use a TDD system to ac- NS2311. SR. TECHNOLOGY ANALYST cess job information by calling (631) 344- (I-5, term appointment) – Requires a 6018; or access current job openings on the master’s degree (or equivalent) in computer World Wide Web at www.bnl.gov/JOBS/ science and several years’ experience in jobs.html. programming, especially for high-energy physics or large-scale nuclear physics ex- LABORAT0RY RECRUITMENT - Opportu- periments, using Object-Oriented languages nities for Laboratory Employees such as Java and C++. Familiarity with the NS2399. PROJECT ENGINEER I (P-9) – UNIX operating system, including basic sys- Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineer- tem administration tasks and knowledge of ing or science and a minimum of 10 years’ scripting languages (PERL) is necessary. experience. Specific experience related to Physics Department. decommissioning of nuclear facilities, de- NS8295. RESEARCH ENGINEER II (P-7, sign and execution of nuclear facility char- reposting, ERAP Eligible - $1K) – Requires acterization and final status surveys, and an advanced degree in electrical engineer- a strong background in radiation protec- ing and a minimum of five years’ “hands on” tion and industrial safety is preferred. Will experience with high power rf systems. Will be responsible for the administration, plan- design high-power vacuum-tube circuits and ning, and execution of work activities for systems that produce up to one hundred major projects and tasks as defined in the kilowatts of rf power in the frequency range BGRR work packages and technical docu- from 200 kHz to 200 MHz for particle-beam ments. Will implement requests, review accelerators. Collider-Accelerator Depart- and process RWPs, permits, and other ment. documents. Will develop and execute BGRR program-related technical work TB7701. SR. TECHNICIAN (TW-4, repos- documents, prepare and review specifica- ting) - Requires AAS in electronics tech- tions, report preparation, procurement, nology or equivalent and at least two years’ contractor oversight and overall implemen- experience in analog and digital circuitry tation of D&D strategies. In addition, will to the component level. Must be a self manage work activities including work plan- starter and willing to learn and keep up to ning, engineering, regulatory, health and date with new technologies. Experience safety, and quality compliance, waste man- with FPGAs is a plus. Computer experi- agement and control infrastructure. Envi- ence (Windows, UNIX, LabView, C) help- ronmental Management Directorate ful. Responsibilities will include testing, fab- ricating, maintenance and repair of rf sys- OPEN RECRUITMENT – Opportunities for tems for particle accelerators. Must be able Laboratory employees and outside candidates. to work mandatory overtime and be avail- MK2266. POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH able during non-scheduled hours to re- ASSOCIATE – Requires a Ph.D. in experi- spond to Collider–Accelerator operations. mental nuclear or elementary particle phys- Collider-Accelerator Department. ics. Experience with detector hardware and TB2461. TECHNICIAN (TW-2) - Under the use of modern computing tools for de- close supervision of Facility Manager, will tector simulation and data analysis desir- perform a variety of semi-routine technical able. Position is with the PHENIX Group, support tasks related to printer and copier a multipurpose detector performing fore- maintenance in support of Physics Staff. front research in the study of relativistic Duties include responsibility for routine heavy ion and polarized proton collisions maintenance of equipment, troubleshoot- at the highest available energies. Will be ing problems, ordering printer and copier participating in the collection and analysis supplies and delivering paper to multiple of data and working on the detector. Un- workstations. Some general technical and der the direction of M. Tannenbaum, Phys- mechanical ability is important, as is the ics Department. capability to respond promptly to requests NS8061. ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY EN- for service and repair. Excellent interper- GINEER (I-7) – Requires a bachelor’s de- sonal skills are necessary to relate to cus- gree or equivalent, preferably in computer tomers. Requires a high school diploma science or related discipline, and a minimum plus several years of relevant work experi- of 5+ years’ experience in providing instal- ence. Hours 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (20 lation, diagnostic and problem resolution hours per week). Physics Department.

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