The University of California Board of Regents voted 11-1 to approve a bid to continue its 63-year management of Los Alamos National Laboratory in their meeting Thursday. UC President Robert Dynes said the UC should compete for the Los Alamos contract because of “the excellence in science that we bring to the table, the strength […]
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UC bolsters lab bid position
The University of California announced Wednesday an agreement with a team of industrial partners to prepare for the competition to manage Los Alamos National Laboratory. Though the final decision of whether to bid for the lab will depend on a vote by the UC Board of Regents, UC spokesman Chris Harrington said the agreement is […]
Director steps down from lab
The man the University of California hired as director two years ago to reform the problem-ridden Los Alamos National Laboratory announced his resignation Friday during a critical time in the UC’s potential bid for the extension of its current management contract. Robert Kuckuck, a nuclear physicist and an experienced laboratory administrator, will replace Director Pete […]
Debate draws cheers from supporters on both sides
A diverse crowd made up of UCLA undergraduates, graduates, professors and members of the Westwood community gathered together Monday night for a debate regarding the future of Israel. UCLA history Professor David Myers called for support of a two-state system for Israelis and Palestinians in the debate with radio host Dennis Prager, who emphasized what […]
Rivals bid to manage UC lab
With less than a month until the final request for proposals is expected to be released, the competitive field for the management contract of Los Alamos National Laboratory has been quickly changing. Some organizations have recently announced their interest in bidding for the contract and are seeking possible partnerships to advance their bids. Most recently, […]
Marriage ruling stirs debate
While members of the UCLA lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community celebrated a California Superior Court ruling in favor of same-sex marriages, both opponents and proponents of the decision are bracing for a long legal battle. In what could be the start of a protracted legal fight to decide the fate of same-sex marriages, Judge […]
Potential competitor for Los Alamos lab drops bid
Another one of the University of California’s potential competitors withdrew last week from a possible bid for the management contract of the Los Alamos National Laboratory. The Battelle Memorial Institute decided not to bid for the lab after considering its current management of five other Department of Energy labs. Battelle spokesman Mark Berry said the […]