Dreams Realized ???
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Advancing scientific discovery and driving innovation that improves energy resiliency and enhances national security.
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.
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.
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.
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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
Career Opportunities
We're constantly adding new internship, postdoc, and full-time staff positions across our lab. Join us!
How Far We've Come ??
Glimpse our journey from shovels to scissors at the new Grid Storage Launchpad on PNNL's Richland, WA campus.