Dreams Realized ???
Below, read how Snigdha Sarkar broke societal norms to pursue her dream of becoming a scientist.

Dreams Realized ???

On the ephemeral nature of existence, Shakespeare wrote, "We are such stuff as dreams are made on." PNNL staff have endeavored to make every moment count—pursuing their passions and positively impacting the world.

In this month's newsletter, check out staff members' fascinating backstories, a poem dedicated to sludge, and career advice from a 30-year staff veteran.



Career Journeys

Childlike Wonder

Electric power lines fascinated Udoka Nwaneto as a child in Nigeria, leading him to shadow utility workers.

Follow Udoka's journey from Africa to the United Kingdom to Canada to the U.S., where he now works to make energy grids greener and more resilient.

Photo of Udoka Nwaneto in commencement dress on the University of Calgary campus in Canada.
Electrical engineer Udoka Nwaneto celebrates commencement at the University of Calgary in Canada.


Breaking with the Past

Raised by a loving yet traditional family on the outskirts of Kolkata, Snigdha Sarkar was expected to leave home only to marry.

Learn how Snigdha broke societal norms to pursue her dream of becoming a scientist.

Photo of PNNL chemist and postdoc fellow Snigdha Sarkar taking part in the Haldi ceremony before her wedding in West Bengal, India.
Chemist and postdoc fellow Snigdha Sarkar (pictured right) takes part in the Haldi ceremony before her wedding in West Bengal, India.


Can a Scientist Dream It Alone?

Cleaning up the 56 million gallons of radioactive and chemical wastes at the Hanford Site is one of the United States’ most complex environmental challenges. Beauty can be found in the complex nature of such efforts—as well as an opportunity to make science more accessible to the public through art.

Meet researchers recently awarded the top prize in the Department of Energy's Poetry of Science Art Contest.

Composite image. On left, image of an electron micrograph of the aluminum crystals found in the Hanford site's radioactive waste with the words: can a scientist dream it alone? On right, photo of a researcher on the PNNL Richland, WA campus wearing a shirt that says: never give up.
Researchers contributed the phrase “I dream” in their native languages to represent the diversity of the team questing to unravel the complex chemistry of Hanford Site tank waste.



Advice from a Senior Administrative Coordinator

"Life will often present situations that breed uncertainties. It's okay to not have all the answers. However, don't be afraid to try and figure it out. And if an opportunity presents itself, seize it and see where it can take you!"

—Paulette Land, who supports the Joint Global Change Research Institute (JGCRI) at the PNNL College Park campus in Maryland

Professional headshot photo of PNNL senior administrative coordinator Paulette Land.
Paulette Land has been a PNNL staff member for nearly 30 years.



Career Opportunities

We're constantly adding new internship, postdoc, and full-time staff positions across our lab. Join us!


Screenshot of PNNL's Instagram careers channel profile grid, featuring various staff members smiling at the camera
Meet the people of PNNL (and sometimes their fur babies), where great minds meet great challenges.



How Far We've Come ??

Glimpse our journey from shovels to scissors at the new Grid Storage Launchpad on PNNL's Richland, WA campus.


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