Panel reports `substantial' changes at DOE, labs
A panel appointed by DOE Secretary Hazel O'Leary to monitor the progress of reform in the department, including the The findings are part of first report by the Laboratory Operations Board, chartered by Energy Secretary Hazel O'Leary in May. The board assesses the performance of DOE and its laboratories in meeting goals in areas such as management reform, productivity improvement, enhanced mission focus, and mission accomplishments. Many of the reform efforts were spurred by a task force chaired by Robert W. Galvin, chairman of the executive committee of Motorola, Inc., which examined options for change in DOE's 10 major laboratories.The Laboratory Operations Board comprises eight senior DOE officials and eight representatives from the private sector, academia, and the public.
"We found that very substantial and pervasive changes are presently underway at the department and the DOE laboratories," according to the report. "These changes hold the potential to substantially improve R&D productivity, enhance mission focus, and eliminate onerous administrative burdens at the DOE laboratories."
The board reported that DOE reform initiatives match many of the recommendations of the Galvin Task Force.
A new culture that seems intent on cutting bureaucratic burdens has established a foothold at the department, according to the report, although it has not penetrated throughout the institution. Significant deregulatory and streamlining actions have started to take place as a result.
The board also noted that the pace of reform varies across the laboratory complex and within the department and its field offices. Some of the laboratories are moving ahead rapidly; elsewhere, there appears to be confusion about the direction of reform efforts. These variations in the pace of change could affect morale and productivity, the board reported.
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Student exchange program marks 18th year
Argonne's International Student Exchange Program recently wrapped up its 18th successful year with a luncheon in honor of the exchange students on assignment at the laboratory.Each year, students from France, Germany, Mexico and Japan come to the laboratory to pursue research in the nuclear science and technology, while their American counterparts pursue research at leading institutions abroad.
The luncheon brought the students together with their Argonne supervisors and representatives from the students' embassies. In attendance were Olivier Massenet, scientific attaché, Consulate General of France; Renate Friedmann, consul, Consulate General of Germany; Kazunari Igarashi, vice consul, Consulate General of Japan; and Gonzalo Sanchez, cultural attaché, Consulate General of Mexico.
"Nearly all the program's students have gone on to graduate school to further their education in nuclear science and technology. The students have proven to be an outstanding group of ambassadors for their countries," said Ira Bornstein, director of the exchange program.
American students take assignments at many of the world's leading research institutions, including Kyoto University and University of Tokyo in Japan, various departments of Julich in Germany, research centers of the French Atomic Energy Commission, and the National Institute of Nuclear Research in Mexico.
Nearly 400 American and foreign students have participated since the exchanges began in 1977. The program currently sponsors the exchange of 21 American students with students from the other participating countries.
The program is conducted under the auspices of the American Nuclear Society (ANS), the European Nuclear Society (ENS), Argonne and the U.S. Department of Energy.
Papers, posters sought for
2nd Technical Women's Symposium
Papers and posters are being sought for the second Technical Women's Symposium,
planned for April 29-30, 1996.The symposium is a forum for technical talks, poster sessions and workshops highlighting the technical accomplishments of Argonne women. It also provides an opportunity for managers to view women's contributions to Argonne's technical programs. The symposium also offers personal and professional development workshops.
Abstracts of no more than 300 words should be sent by e-mail to CGirard@anl.gov by 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 18. Abstracts should be prepared for a 20-minute presentation.
Information on symposium registration will be published in a future edition of Argonne News.
Dance floor is Forys' second home
Employees who use Argonne-East's Media Services group to help them with their publications and graphics know Mary Ann Forys as a hard-working designer.What they don't know is that off the job Forys is an accomplished ballroom dancer who has been dancing competitively for five years and has a room full of trophies to prove it. (Photo, about 70K, GIF format).
Forys' dancing days began six years ago when she decided to take group dance lessons. She enjoyed it so much she moved on to private lessons, and within a year, she found herself participating in competitions. "It was pretty fun, but a little scary too," she said. "You get a little stage fright the first time out."
Forys participates in what's called "pro-am" competition where one partner is a professional dancer, while the other is an amateur. Her partner is professional dancer/instructor Don Macdonald. They've danced together for four years, winning trophies in competitions across the country.
"It's another creative outlet for me," said Forys, who also designs her own costumes.
But competitive dancing is not all beautiful gowns and graceful moves. "It's hard work too," Forys said. She practices with her partner three or four times a week, as well as several hours alone. She also goes to ballet class once a week and works out at a gym three times a week. "Dancing is great exercise," she said.
And believe it or not, she added, "It's part of your training to learn to dance in those high-heeled shoes."
During a competition's two-and-half-minute heats, dancers have much to focus on. They are scored on appearance and costuming, rhythm and timing, proper positioning, footwork, showmanship and personality.
Forys competes three to six times a year. There are four levels of competition, bronze, silver, gold and open. Forys competes at the silver level. This past spring she took part in a Midwest regional competition in Milwaukee, placing first or second in 10 dances. Last year, she and her partner took fourth place in national competition in Columbus, Ohio.
Crafts Club plans annual bazaar
Ornaments, wreaths, clothing, desserts and other items hand-made by members of Argonne's Arts and Crafts Club will be offered for sale at the club's annual Christmas bazaar, Friday, Dec. 8.The bazaar will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Argonne-East's Building 201, Room 274.
For more information, call Fran Anderson (OCF) at ext. 2-6875 or Loretta Phillips (ECT) at ext. 2-6934.
HR offers leadership class
Human Resources is offering a class designed to provide a solid foundation of management and leadership skills for managers and supervisors."Leadership 2000 -- Supervisory/Management Module on Site Management and Services" comprises two half-day sessions. Sessions will be held Wednesday, Nov. 29, from 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., and Thursday, Nov. 30, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Classes will be held at Argonne-East; call Betty Iwan (HR) at ext. 2-3410 for location and registration information.
More than 200 tour Argonne-East during October
Argonne-East hosts hundreds of visitors each year from schools and community groups. For more information on tours, call Pat Canaday (OPA) at ext. 2--5562.Tours groups in October, with the number of participants, included:
10/4/95: University of Maribor Students (15), Argonne Tandem Linear Accelerator System (ATLAS), superconductivity, computers.
10/6/95: Tri-State University (9), ATLAS, superconductivity, computers.
10/6/95: 1995 Symposium on Fusion Engineering (41), Advanced Photon Source (APS) and superconductivity.
10/14/95: Bisco, Inc. (5), APS, superconductivity, High Voltage Electron Microscope/Intermediate Voltage Electron Microscope (HVEM/IVEM), computers.
10/14/95: Composite Group (8), ATLAS, superconductivity, computers, HVEM/IVEM.
10/16/95: Arlington Heights Women's Club (12), superconductivity, Motor Vehicle Maintenance Facility, tour of site by bus.
10/17/95: M&I Bank Tour (19 senior citizens), superconductivity and tour of site by bus.
10/21/95: Midland High School Science Club (16), biology, ATLAS, superconductivity, computers.
10/21/95: Composite group (15), biology, ATLAS, superconductivity, computers.
10/27/95: Korea Economic and Social Affairs Institute (17), overview and APS.
10/28/95: Roseville High School (8), biology, ATLAS, computers, superconductivity, APS.
10/29/95: Joliet Junior College Math Group (8), ATLAS and computers.
10/30-11/1: Ghana Delegation Visit.
10/31/95: Chinese Delegation from the State Science & Technology Committee of P.R.C. (28), overview, ATLAS, APS.
NEW ARRIVALS
A girl, Tia Anne Tucker, born Aug. 31 to Eric and Jennifer Tucker (EMO); a girl, Sarah Barbara Ebben, born Sept. 18 to Jackie and Steve Ebben (EMO); a boy, Patrick William Cannon born Sept. 27 to Sandy and Bob Cannon (EMO); a boy, Richard J. Goyette III, born Oct. 11 to Melissa (EAD) and Richard Goyette Jr. (PNS); a girl, Emma Claire, born to Richard Conrad (OPS-SEC).
ACHIEVEMENTS
Bill LeFebvre's (DIS-ACAG) "top" utility program received rave reviews in the October 1995 issue of Sun Expert.
WEDDINGS/ENGAGEMENTS
Congratulations to Sue Bykowski (ES) and Jim Rura on their Oct. 7 wedding; Ronda Orasco (OPS-SEC) and Tim Lockhart on their marriage; Mike Sodaro (EMO) and Liz Stockmal on their marriage; Konnie Moeller (EAD) and Jim Wescott (EMO) on their Nov. 11 marriage; Lisa Durham (EAD) and Bruce Young (DIS) on their Oct. 27 wedding; Jack Pfingston (EAD) and Manjula Nimmagadda (EAD) on their Oct. 13 marriage; to Tamara Kay Specht, daughter of Mary Kay (ESH) and James R. Specht (PHY), on her Oct. 21 marriage to Jason G. McNelis and to Holly Welko, daughter of Lee Welko (IPD-TCS) on her Nov. 3 marriage to Tom VanHowe. Best wishes to Jenny Geistler (OCF-BUD) and Kevin Hill on their engagement; to Cynthia Loomis (EAD) and Charles Peet on their engagement; and to Jean Slater (DIS-ACAG) on her engagement to Ken Pierce.
GET WELL WISHES
Wishes for a speedy recovery to Phyllis Panek (DIS) who is out on surgical leave. She hopes to return to work early next month.
WELCOME BACK
Welcome back to Verna Stainback (RE) and Bob Palm (RE).
CONDOLENCES
Condolences to Bobby Mark (EMO) on the death of his mother; Tom Yule (TD) on the death of his wife; Jeff Brooks (TD) on the death of his mother-in-law; Karen Woytowich (EAD) on the death of her grandmother; Helen Echols (RA) on the death of her brother; Jill McGregor (RA)on the death of her grandmother; Hank Bliss (RA) on the death of his uncle; Betty Kinney (RA) on the death of her father.
FAREWELL
Good luck to Thomas J. Marciniak (ES), Mark Henderson (MCS), Jesse Kevin Dunlap (RE), Susan Karneboge (RE), Robert Haddad (DIS-ACAG), Esiquio Salazar (TD), Chao Zhu (TD) Zengyu Xu (TD), and Sharon Sutherland (EAD), Nancy Clodi (IPD-TCS) and Nora Bucher (IPD-TCS) who have all left the laboratory.
CONTRIBUTORS
Thanks to this issues contributors: Marcianne Ambats (TD); Rita Beaver (EMO); Judy Beumer (MCS); Diana Grygiel (ESH); Anna Hamilton (OPS-SEC); Eileen Johnson (RA); Jo Ann Parnell (ES); Eleanor Robson (EAD); Faith Ruppert (EAD); Jean Slater (EAD); and Kim Tomasko (RE), Lee Welko (IPD-TCS).
Monday, Nov. 20
Energy Technology Division Seminar: "Digital Recording and Reproduction of Sound" by Thomas D. Rossing, Acoustics Laboratory, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb. 10:30 a.m., Bldg. 212, Conference Room A157.
Chemistry Division Monday Morning Seminar Series: "Applications of Computational Thermochemistry to Air Toxics Reduction and to Synthesis of New Materials" by Carl Melius, Sandia National Laboratories, Livermore, Calif. 11 a.m., Bldg. 200 Auditorium.
Physics Division Seminar: "A Status Report on the Sudbury Neutrino Observatory" by Aksel L. Hallin, Queen's University, Canada. 3:30 p.m., Bldg. 203, Conference Room R150.
Tuesday, Nov. 21
Fall 1995 ACCA Computer Science Seminar Series: "A Case Study: Moving from a Mainframe to a Client-Server System" by Beverly Quinn, ANL. 7 p.m., Bldg. 221, Conference Room A216.
Monday, Nov. 27
Chemistry Division Monday Morning Seminar Series: "Development and Analysis of a Chaotic Model of the Belousov-Zhabotinsky Oscillating Reaction in a Continuous-Flow Stirred Tank Reactor" by Richard J. Field, Department of Chemistry, University of Montana, Missoula. 11 a.m., Bldg. 200 Auditorium.
Process Evaluation/Energy Systems Division Seminar: "Applications of Synthetic Fluid Inclusions in Experimental Physical Chemistry and Materials Research" by Robert J. Bodnar, Professor of Geochemistry, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University (Virginia Tech.). 1:30 p.m., Bldg. 362 Auditorium.
MISCELLANEOUS
TICKET -- One Bears ticket for Dec. 24 (Philadelphia). Martin Jung, (312) 266-0980.
LASER PRINTER -- Texas Instruments micro laser, all new consumerless; radius two-page display, both for Macintosh, like new. Best offer. Robert Ylimaki, (708) 798-3857.
WINTER COATS -- Like new, men's size 46, women's size 14. Rob Pisowicz, (219) 663-4786.
GOLF BALLS -- Cheap, end of season sale, like new, hit once, all colors. $5 - $7. Helen Kuzma, (815) 838-6057.
TRASH COMPACTOR -- Genie garage trash compactor. $100. Mark Dumais, (708) 406-1882.
HOUSE SITTING -- Responsible couple, available starting December. Bruce Brown, (708) 968-0908.
MISCELLANEOUS -- 60-year-old vanity dresser, no mirror, very sturdy but needs refinishing. Best offer. Aluminum revolving stand for cake decorating. $30. Dick Combs, (708) 479-1696.
CANON -- SLR outfit, Canon T-70 w/28mm, 50mm, 24-70mm macro, 80-210mm macro lenses, 2x macro focusing teleconverter, plus filters. $850 o.b.o. Mark Petri, (708) 759-2670.
MISCELLANEOUS -- Thule ski rack w/lock, excellent condition. $50. Roll top desk, solid oak. $475. Jean Ashack, (708) 850-7398.
STEPPER -- Lifestyle Stepper, SLR Sears, still new, used few times, includes extra cycliner. $100 o.b.o. Rita Niesluchowski, 1-800-526-0857 (tell them that you need to relay a message to (815) 725-1483).
CAP -- Cap for full-size pick up truck, Century brand. $25. Frank McConologue, (815) 834-0950.
TELEVISION -- Zenith 25" color TV, wood console, approximately 12 years old, good working condition. $50 o.b.o. Carol Dixon, (708) 515-1604.
MISCELLANEOUS -- Kitchen wood grain table w/3 chairs plus 18" leaf making the 3-1/2' round table into an oblong table. $40. Thermo-pane windows, 26" x 30", brand new, have 2. $35 each or 2 for $60. Ed Kemereit, (708) 766-1529.
GAMES -- Sega & Game Boy, 4 Sega games, each 1/2 price or $85 for all. Game Boy and 6 games, 1/2 price or $110 for all. Gregg Kulma, (708) 810-0270
EQUIPMENT -- Auto tune-up equipment, Niehoff timing light and tach/dwell meter. $35 each. Gregg Kulma, (708) 810-0270.
MISCELLANEOUS -- Laser disc player, Pioneer Analog LD870 w/remote, like new. $75. Sharp CD player, excellent condition. $35. William Shack, (708) 964-3862.
FURNITURE -- Dining room table w/chairs, 5' long plus leaf, good condition. $90. Chuck Beck, (815) 485-4246.
MISCELLANEOUS -- Dresden-Sitzendorf figurine, Piano Trio. $850. Older metal office chair. $15. 2 pewter hanging bathroom lights. $20. Entertainment center, 33" x 58" x 19". $45. Men's ethnic embroidered vest, size M. $10. Ladies sporty 3/4 suede jacket, size 12. $10. Off-white sheers (130 x 84). $15. Ladies sporty dark-brown mink jacket, size 12-14. $60. Martha Teitlus, (708) 257-2815.
TICKETS -- 2 tickets to Monet exhibit at the Art Institute. Best offer. Joe Falout, (708) 964-0368.
MISCELLANEOUS -- Camper LP stove w/oven, dual voltage refrigerator/freezer, sink w/hand pump. $150. Will sell separately. Larry Nowicki, (708) 739-7549.
MISCELLANEOUS -- Antique pie safe. $375. Walnut bar/3 black leather bar stools. $100. Marge Zielke, (708) 739-7163.
RING -- Men's black onyx ring w/diamonds, rarely worn. $200 o.b.o. Sue Rura, (815) 727-2955.
STEPPER/CLIMBER -- Helix Flywheel SC8000, excellent condition. $160 o.b.o. Sue Rura, (815) 727-2955.
MISCELLANEOUS -- One 12 bolt posi rear end out of 1970 Monte Carlo 456 gear. $500. 350 4-bolt block. $100. Danny Sims, (708) 849-3604.
MISCELLANEOUS -- Air conditioner, 3-speed, 6000 BTU, 2 years old, excellent condition. $150. Swivel office chair, padded, good condition. $20. New high quality silk scarves, great holiday gifts. $6/each. 4-slice toaster. $5. Kang Song, (708) 663-1205.
MISCELLANEOUS -- Suede & fleece man's vest, size 46, never worn, tags still on. $10. Suede & knit sweater jacket, rust color, x-large. $10. Woman's long 100% down coat, teal color, size 18, like new. $30. Cindy Crawford, (708) 974-1619.
CLOTHING -- Mink stole. $25. Man made fur coat, size 14, finger tip length, worn about 5 times. $20. Man's leather car coat, size 42 tall. $20. Barbara Hahn, (815) 372-2151.
MISCELLANEOUS -- Large window air conditioner. $40. Thule bicycle rack, 2 full rails, lockable, gutter mount. $25. Sofa bed, brown, very good condition, will help move it. $45. Large directional TV/FM antenna. $10. X/C skis, 200 cm, 75mm bindings, never used. $20. Telemark skis & boots, Rossignol, 175mm ski's, Merrell boots, women's size 7-l/2. $40. Juan Restrepo, (312) 348-0668.
WATER BED -- Super, single, complete w/extra heater. $25. Ed Simek, (708) 485-2534.
ROCKING HORSES -- 1 molded w/infant seat. $5. 1 molded on metal frame. $5. Bernie Kestel, (708) 983-7334.
HOSPITAL BED -- Electrically operated w/remote control on 5' cord, mattress included. $200. Bernie Kestel, (708) 983-7334.
APPLIANCES -- Hot Point, avocado, 21 cu. ft. side-by-side refrigerator. Tappan, avocado, gas stove w/microwave oven. Whirlpool portable dishwater. Montgomery Ward, white, 18 cu. ft. freezer. Montgomery Ward, harvest gold, 18.5 cu. ft. refrigerator w/top freezer. Kenmore, 40-gallon water heater, all in good working condition. Best offer. Mary Lou Bluth, (815) 726-4012.
OAK BAR -- 3-piece w/2 swivel padded stools, 5' long. $250 o.b.o. Henry Cobo, (708) 462-1572.
AUTOMOBILES
1985 TOYOTA -- 4 Runner, 4 x 4, AM/FM cassette, single owner, garage kept. $4,400 o.b.o. Richard Rosenberg, (708) 305-8731.
1994 CHEVROLET -- Cavalier, 2-door, AT, PS, AM/FM radio w/cassette player, 4 cylinder, economical, still under warranty, excellent car for commuting student, includes anti-theft device (electronic). Eugene Urban, (708) 479-2925.
1986 CAMARO -- Z28, black w/gold pin stripes, 5-speed, 305 H.O., 76K miles, new clutch, tires and rebuilt trans., Texas car, never seen snow. $4,795. Phyllis Kay, (815) 729-4206 - ask for Brian.
1983 DODGE -- 600, red, 4-door, 4 cyl, 110K miles, good working order, AT, AC, PB, PS, new parts, mud/snow tires, exhaust, system, AC unit & carburetor, passes emission test, good interior, good transportation, needs body work. $550 sold as is. Joseph Ello, (708) 447-7967.
1986 DODGE -- Conversion van, 360 V8 engine, AT, PS, PB, PW, PDL, CC, AM/FM cassette, 4 captain chairs, sofa/bed, table, towing package, garage kept, excellent condition. $5,000. Karen Kerwin, (708) 739-4283.
1988 CHRYSLER -- LeBaron, 4-door, AT, PS, PB, cruise, stereo, AM/FM cassette, electronics display, 105K miles, no rust, spacious, excellent condition. Blue book $3,550 - asking $2,500. Baolan Shi, (708) 985-6282.
1992 EAGLE -- Talon, red, 2.0L, 16V DOHC, 16" wheels, manual trans., AC, new four wheel disc brakes, 39K highway miles, clean. $8,850 o.b.o. Sally Ott, (815) 436-3164,
1986 BUICK -- Skyhawk, 4-door, silver exterior, AT, AC, cruise, 108K miles. Blue book $2,475 - asking $2,000. Jennifer Ehlert, (708) 910-4987.
1989 PONTIAC -- Bonneville SSE, top of line, all options, incl. sunroof, anti-lock brakes, 4-door, power everything, trans. needs work. Blue book wholesale $5,000 - less trans. repair - asking $4,000. Ray Kieronski, (708) 462-0367.
1989 VOLKSWAGEN -- Fox GL, 4-speed, FWD, excellent condition, 121K miles. $2,900 o.b.o. Carlos Melendres, (708) 257-5059.
1989 FORD -- Aerostar van, very good condition, new shocks & brakes, power windows, 97.5K miles. $4,100 o.b.o. Carlos Melendres, (708) 257-5059.
1990 CHEVROLET -- Beretta, V6, AT, AC, cassette, 58K miles, mint condition. $5,900. Barbara Hahn, (815) 372-2151.
HOUSING
HOUSE/SHARE -- House to share, private bath, female preferred, all utilities included, very close to lab, call for more details. Rose Lee Pausche, (708) 739-0126 - after 5 p.m. and ask for Angie.
WANTED
VIDEO -- Original video of Walt Disney's "The Little Mermaid." John McDade, (815) 476-2500.
TRAILER -- Small enclosed utility trailer, good condition. Bill Kura, (708) 801-1528.
NORDIC TRACK -- Walk-Fit. Fred Brewer, (815) 372-3030.
MISCELLANEOUS -- Electric piano w/headphones or headphones ready. Medium - large sized microwave. Mary Elliott, (815) 756-9804.
FOUND
EARRING -- Found in Bldg. 213, heart shape, post style earring. Doreen Schoening, (708) 252-5239.
RING -- Gold wedding band. Fred Brewer, (815) 372-3030.
TO BE GIVEN AWAY
MISCELLANEOUS -- 2 Lane oak end tables. Ethan Allan gray/green plaid sofa. Green plaid chair. You haul. Mary Donovan, (708) 969-3541.
KITTEN -- Free to good home, abandoned in box by store, approximately 6 weeks old, female, white, orange and gray calico markings, very affectionate. Vivian Rhodes, (708) 668-9213.
SOFTWARE -- Education & games for Commodore 64. William Shack, (708) 964-3862.
KITTENS -- 3 kittens, 2-3 months old, house and litter trained, 1 tiger striped, 1 white with some gray and 1 black with some white. Ed Kemereit, (708) 766-1529.
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