Decoding the “Black Box” of AI to Tackle National Security Concerns
Explainable artificial intelligence—understanding and explaining the reasoning behind AI decisions—is a necessity for national security.
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: Skating to Where the Puck Will Be
Great organizations anticipate their customers' needs and then meet those needs before—and better—than anyone else.
PNNL Team Receives National Nuclear Security Administration Award
A strong interdisciplinary team with a high-performance track record recently received their third Award of Excellence in five years from the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA).
Forman Receives Innovator Hall of Fame Award
Jonathan Forman, science and technology advisor at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, was announced as the winner of the Hall of Fame award in the innovator category by the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons.
Keeping America Safe: Mark Jones
In a new video series this fall, PNNL is highlighting six scientific and technical experts in the national security domain. Each was promoted to Scientist and Engineer Level 5, one of PNNL’s most senior research roles.
Researcher Named Senior Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Brian Milbrath, a physicist in PNNL’s National Security Directorate, was named a senior member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).
Laser-Plasma Jedi Advances Nuclear Nonproliferation
Harilal, a physicist at PNNL and a Jedi in laser-produced plasma applications, has been named a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Class of 2025 fellows.
PNNL Marks NEST Anniversary and Collaborates on Communications Platform for Response Teams
For 50 years, the NNSA and its predecessor DOE organizations have stewarded the resources and capabilities to respond to nuclear and radiological emergencies in the United States and around the world.
Journal Highlights Future of AI and Emergency Management
A team from PNNL contributed several articles to the Domestic Preparedness Journal showcasing recent efforts to explore the emergency management and artificial intelligence research and development landscape.