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Oak Ridge, Tennessee · Oak RidgeTVA’s CEO and President Jeff Lyash announced his intent to retire. By Allyson Dix, BCP Managing Editor
President and CEO of Tennessee Valley Authority recently announced his intent to retire.
Jeff Lyash began his role in 2019 at the nation’s largest public utility, and according to a press release, announced his retirement publicly on January 31, days after U.S. President Donald Trump said federal workers must return to in-person work by ea…See the Story
TVA’s Lyash to Retire
Computers · Oak RidgeA groundbreaking cosmic simulation has been conducted using one of the world's most powerful supercomputers, offering an unprecedented level of detail in modeling the observable universe. The project utilised advanced computational techniques to incorporate dark matter, gas, and plasma movements rather than relying solely on gravitational forces. The scale and complexity of this simulation mark a significant step forward in understanding cosmic …See the Story
Frontier Supercomputer Simulates Universe with Unmatched Complexity
Oak Ridge, Tennessee · Oak RidgeA major Department of Energy contractor recently added a new member to its board of directors, while a much-used smaller contractor in the weapons complex announced the retirement of one of its managers. Idaho-based North Wind Group said Jan. 30 that Linda Beach, the company’s project manager office director, has retired. Beach has been affiliated with North Wind projects for 20 years, including DOE’s Transuranic Waste Processing Center at the …See the Story
North Wind manager retires; Fluor adds board member - ExchangeMonitor
Oak Ridge, Tennessee · Oak RidgeX-energy Reactor Company, a leader in advanced nuclear reactor and fuel technology, has closed an expanded Series C-1 funding round, raising $700 million, $200 million of which came in one swoop. The Founder and Executive Chairman Kam Ghaffarian said the new funding will help X-energy continue developing safe and clean nuclear energy solutions. “We are proud to have gained additional support from our industry, government, and investment communit…See the Story
X-energy closes $700 million series C-1 round to accelerate the development of the TRISO-X facility in Oak Ridge
Science · Oak RidgeFrom Oak Ridge: Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) work on the cutting edge of science to develop new methods and tools that combat many of the world’s challenges. But after discovery, how can researchers connect their innovative technology with a company that can further develop and implement it? Communication is key. “The ability to explain your research to somebody who doesn’t have the same scientific background is extremely …See the Story
News & Notes | ORNL celebrates several graduates of the Energy I-Corps program
Self-Driving Vehicles · NetherlandsLet’s face it, even self-driving cars have trouble in bad weather or near zero visibility, but that could change with the introduction of smart roads. Researchers from the Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Western Michigan University have developed such a roadway with pavement markers that transmit lane information to vehicles. This technology is in the [...]See the Story
Researchers Develop Smart Roads with Pavement Markers That Transmit Lane Information to Self-Driving Cars
Oak Ridge, Tennessee · Oak RidgeIn celebration of its 30th anniversary, the Tennessee Valley Corridor (TVC) will convene this year’s annual National Summit in Oak Ridge on May 29-30. Hosted at the Y-12 National Security Complex at the New Hope Center, with a special anniversary dinner at the Oak Ridge Civic Center, the two-day event will feature an array of speakers, panels, and exhibits showcasing the TVC’s national leadership in energy, science, space, transportation, nation…See the Story
