CNS wins gold, silver DOE GreenBuy awards
Oak Ridge, Tenn.—Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge and the Pantex Plant in Amarillo, TX turned green into gold and silver, respectively, with GreenBuy awards from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for sustainable purchasing. The awards recognize excellence in “green purchasing” that extends beyond minimum compliance.
U.S. Rep. Chuck Fleischmann Joins Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony at New Burns & McDonnell Office in Oak Ridge
OAK RIDGE, Tennessee — To support new and ongoing projects in the region, Burns & McDonnell opened a new, permanent office in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. The 100% employee-owned engineering, architecture, construction, environmental and consulting firm plans to add 20 employees at this office, including hiring from local universities, within the next two years.
UCOR CEO speaks out on ‘success,’ future
As the lead environmental cleanup contractor since 2011 for the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management, UCOR’s 2,000 team members have earned a reputation for safety and environmental stewardship; innovative problem-solving; and an unwavering focus on delivering on our commitments.
Teresa M. Robbins named to The University of Tennessee Department of Nuclear Engineering Hall of Fame
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. – Teresa Robbins, Manager of the National Nuclear Security Administration’s Production Office (NPO), has been named to The University of Tennessee Department of Nuclear Engineering Hall of Fame.
State Approves $72 Million for UT-Oak Ridge Innovation Institute Upfront Funding Accelerates Plans to Make Tennessee Hub for STEM Talent
KNOXVILLE, TN – April 22, 2022 —The Tennessee General Assembly included $72 million for the University of Tennessee-Oak Ridge Innovation Institute in its approved FY22-23 state budget Thursday.
Spectra Tech Named DOE Small Business of the Year for 2021
Two ETEC members were award recipients of DOE’s OSDBU’s Fiscal Year 2021 Annual Small Business Awards Program. Spectra Tech, Inc. received the Small Business of the Year award and North Wind Portage, Inc. received the 8(a)/Small Disadvantaged Business of the Year award.
DOE’s Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization’s (OSDBU’s) Annual Small Business Awards Program recognizes the outstanding performance of people and organizations that promote and expand the DOE’s use of small businesses to help advance the DOE’s mission.