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Department of Energy Critical Materials Institute selects four projects to support critical materials supply chain innovation

The DOE CMI announced four projects to support critical materials supply chain innovation were selected through the Open Innovation Project (OIP) process.

Pat Thiel honored with naming of Hach Hall lobbies

In recognition of her contributions, Iowa State University will name the north and south lobbies of Hach Hall in her honor; to be referred to as Thiel North and Thiel South.

Wenyu Huang earns 2020 Trapp Innovation Award

Wenyu Huang, associate professor of chemistry and faculty scientist at Ames Lab, received the Trapp Innovation Award for his groundbreaking research that fosters the development of inventive catalytic systems.

Scientists tackle plastic waste with $12.8M award from Department of Energy

Now a multi-institutional team of scientists is taking an innovative approach to tackling the challenge of plastic waste.

Deputy Secretary Menezes tours Critical Materials Institute

Exascale computing promises big boosts in technology

Ames Laboratory's Theresa Windus is quoted in an article detailing advances that could be made possible through the Exascale Computing Project.

Ames Lab named partner in Brookhaven National Lab quantum research center

Brookhaven Lab will lead the Co-design Center for Quantum Advantage (C2QA), which will focus on quantum computing.

Ames Lab named partner with Fermilab in creation of quantum computer prototype

Ames Laboratory is a key partner in the Superconducting Quantum Materials and Systems Center (SQMS), led by Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory

Happy 100th Birthday, Klaus!

Klaus Ruedenberg, Ames Lab theoretical chemist and leading figure in the international field of quantum mechanics, will turn 100 years old on Aug. 25.

Klaus Ruedenberg, Ames Laboratory theoretical chemist

Rudenberg to celebrate his 100th birthday

Klaus Rudenberg, who still works at Ames Laboratory, will celebrate his 100th birthday on Tuesday, Aug. 25. The Ames Tribune talked to Rudenberg who reflected on his life, his research and his time in Ames.