The entire nuclear enterprise is based on understanding and exploiting the properties of the actinides. From Actinium to Lawrencium, the actinides are perhaps the most interesting elements on the Periodic Table, offering possibilities for study across a broad range of important topics from fundamental 5f-electron quantum effects to very practical chemical speciation in industrial and environmental processes. This panel is intended mostly for early career scientists and engineers interested in actinide research and the opportunities available at the five Glenn T. Seaborg Institutes and Center at Lawrence Livermore, Los Alamos, Lawrence Berkeley, Idaho, and Oak Ridge National Laboratories. Established in 1991 by Glenn Seaborg and colleagues, these institutes share a dual mission: to develop the workforce in actinide science and engineering needed for national interests and to advance cutting edge research in the transactinium elements. The panelists, who are either post-docs or mentors at their respective organizations, will present a cross view of their research, highlight their institute's areas of research emphasis, and share some insights from their perspectives on the Glenn T. Seaborg Institutes/Center. Depending on when the panel session is held, either donuts or pizza may be served.

Panelists

  • Leigh R. Martin (Oak Ridge National Laboratory)
  • Maryline Kerlin (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory)
  • Volodymyr Buturlim (Glenn T. Seaborg Institute, Idaho National Laboratory)
  • Joe Brackbill (Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory)

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