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Subscribe to the refreshed Lab Report for a biweekly look at LLNL’s biggest news, inside and out
Starting on Friday, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory's (LLNL) weekly email newsletter, the Lab Report, will have a new look. The Lab Report has long been a staple for anyone wanting a recap of LLNL mentions in the media. Now, the newsletter content has expanded to feature: A photo of the week that spotlights people and projects across the Laboratory Curated media…
Richard L. Wagner Jr. awarded Livermore's 2026 John S. Foster Medal
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) Director Kim Budil today announced that the 2026 John S. Foster Jr. Medal is awarded to Richard L. Wagner Jr., a physicist whose career has shaped U.S. nuclear deterrence, from weapon design and underground testing to arms control, missile defense and counterterrorism policy. The 11th recipient of the prestigious Foster Medal,…
Recover rare-earth elements on the Big Ideas Lab podcast
Rare-earth elements are the spices of modern technology. You don't use much. A pinch here, a pinch there. But leave them out, and the whole thing falls apart. “To realize how much of your daily life you actually benefit from having rare-earth elements, they’re in the phosphors in your screens, they're in magnets. They're in your cell phone. They're essential all over the…
LLNL community raises nearly $15,000 for West Coast wildfire relief
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) employees raised $14,976 to support communities affected by wildfires across California, Oregon and Washington through the West Coast Wildfire Relief Campaign. The targeted campaign, held Aug. 10–31 through the Helping Others More Effectively (HOME) Giving Pathways program, received $7,488 in employee donations. Lawrence…
LLNL employees raise more than $257K through the 2026 Open Match Giving Campaign
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) employees contributed more than $257,000 to charitable causes through the 2026 Open Match Giving Campaign, a year-round giving opportunity offered through LLNL Giving Pathways and the Helping Others More Effectively (HOME) Campaign. From Jan. 1 through Aug. 31, 192 employees made 740 donations benefiting 290 IRS-qualified 501(c…
Teacher Research Academy connects educators to LLNL science
For nearly 30 years, LLNL has offered Teacher Research Academy (TRA) to middle school, high school and community college teachers looking for unique professional development experiences. At no cost to educators, TRA workshops offer classroom-focused applications of LLNL’s groundbreaking science and technology. Over two weeks this summer, four different TRAs were offered as…
Livermore Lab Foundation event celebrates 10 years of impact
The Livermore Lab Foundation (LLF) recently convened supporters, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) leaders, partners and community members to celebrate 10 years of philanthropic impact. The event recognized a decade dedicated to unlocking scientific potential, advancing groundbreaking research and inspiring the next generation of STEM leaders. “Ten years ago,…
2026 LLNL summer programs inspire the next generation of innovators
During summer 2026, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) hosted science education programs that provided students with hands-on experience related to several LLNL research themes. The science education offerings for this summer included four programs: SAGE, the Manufacturing Workshop, STEM with Phones and the Biotech Summer Experience. SAGE Science Accelerating…
2026 LLNS Community Gift Program applications due Aug. 17
Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC (LLNS), the contractor for Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, is accepting applications for its 2026 Community Gift Program, which supports local initiatives, particularly public K-14 STEAM education programs and projects. Up to $220,000 in community gifts is available, with individual awards typically ranging from $500 to $15…
Registration open for Real-World Quantum Computing workshop at LLNL
Registration is now open for the 2026 Real-World Quantum Computing workshop, jointly hosted by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) and San Jose State University (SJSU). The two-day workshop is designed for upper-level undergraduates and graduate students in engineering, physics or related fields. Interns are encouraged to apply. Applications will be accepted on a…
LLNL’s Big Ideas Lab podcast goes behind the scenes of the National Lab Research SLAM
Finalists representing each of the 17 U.S. Department of Energy national laboratories gathered at the Congressional Auditorium for the first National Lab Research SLAM in 2023. With one slide, three minutes and months of preparation behind them, each scientist stepped up to the microphone to explain their research through compelling storytelling to an audience outside of…
Livermorium Day: celebrating big ideas, team science and partnerships
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) and the City of Livermore share an honor few places can claim — a spot on the periodic table of elements. Leaders from LLNL and the city came together with students, educators and the community to celebrate this at Livermorium Day. This unique event took place in a unique location: Livermorium Plaza in the city’s downtown. “The…
Site 300 marks 70 years with employee appreciation event, open house
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) marked Site 300’s 70th anniversary in May with two events celebrating the Experimental Test Site’s history, mission and people: an Employee Appreciation Day and a family-focused open house. Although Site 300 reached its 70-year milestone last fall, celebrations were delayed due to a lapse in federal government funding. The…
AI expands what research projects students can accomplish at LLNL’s STEM with Phones workshop
Forget spreadsheets. At Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory’s (LLNL) STEM with Phones student workshop, students are using smartphones and artificial intelligence (AI) to conduct advanced scientific analysis. Led by LLNL’s David Rakestraw, participants in the program discover how to turn a tool already in their pocket — a smartphone — into an instrument for…
Lawrence Livermore National Security now accepting applications for 2026 Community Gift Program
Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC (LLNS), the contractor for Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), is now accepting applications for its 2026 Community Gift Program. Established in 2008, the LLNS Community Gift Program provides annual awards to support meaningful local initiatives, with a primary focus on public K-14 science, technology, engineering, arts…
Early-career researchers show off science and communication skills at 2026 National Lab Research SLAM
From recovering valuable metals and identifying unknown pathogens to designing robust quantum hardware and providing a 3D view of microplastics, Department of Energy (DOE) scientists are tackling the problems that matter. At the 2026 National Lab Research SLAM, 17 early-career researchers had a chance to show off that work — and to compete. In just three minutes and using…
Science at the State invites students on a cosmic hunt for stardust in meteorites on April 11
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is again partnering with the State Theatre in Modesto for the next “Science at the State” event, happening on Saturday, April 11. This year’s program, titled “Cosmic Treasure Hunt: Finding Stardust in Meteorites,” will feature a scientific presentation paired with the family-friendly film Ice Age Collision Course (rated PG)…
Lawrence Livermore National Security announces recipients of the 2025 Community Gift Program
Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC (LLNS), the contract manager for Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), has announced the recipients for the 2025 LLNS Community Gift Program. These gifts, totaling $220,000, reflect LLNS' commitment to local communities. The LLNS Community Gift Program is funded entirely by non-federal Lawrence Livermore National Security,…
STEM San Joaquin celebrates third year of inspiring young minds
STEM San Joaquin marked its third anniversary on Saturday, Nov. 15, at the University of the Pacific (UOP) in Stockton. Co-sponsored by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) and UOP, the annual event welcomed students in grades 6–9 for a day of hands-on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) exploration. The conference is organized by a dedicated team of…
LLNL ranked among Glassdoor’s Best-Led Companies of 2025
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has been recognized for the second year as one of Glassdoor’s Best-Led Companies in the United States, earning the No. 32 spot out of 50 on the 2025 list. The annual award honors organizations with outstanding senior leadership teams, as determined by employee feedback submitted anonymously on Glassdoor over the past year. “At…
