Dozens of high school students recently came to the HAMMER Federal Training Center to experience a “STEM Day” and get an up-close look at the EM cleanup mission and Hanford Site career opportunities in science, technology, engineering and math fields.

A recent study conducted at the Savannah River Site (SRS) by scientists and students from the University of Georgia’s Savannah River Ecology Laboratory (SREL) sheds light on the ability of drivers to observe animals and avoid dangerous wildlife-vehicle collisions at night safely.

A member of the Hanford Site workforce is among a group of up-and-coming professionals under 40 who the National Safety Council (NSC) recently spotlighted as “Rising Stars of Safety” for demonstrating exceptional safety leadership.

EM Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Jeff Avery visited the West Valley Demonstration Project last week to observe cleanup progress and meet with employees and key community stakeholders.

A drone outfitted with radiation detectors recently underwent testing at the Portsmouth Site for potential future use as part of growing collaboration between EM and the state of Ohio.