Facilities are latest example of site transformation Officials from the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and Consolidated Nuclear Security (CNS) today celebrated two new facilities that will soon begin operation at the Y-12 National Security Complex. The new fire station and Emergency Operations Center (EOC) replace buildings that were constructed …
Read More »Norwood Middle School repeats win of “Dream it. Do it.” competition
CNS provides donations to winners for classroom resources Norwood Middle School students, who partnered with Aisin Automotive, took first place in the Dream it. Do it. competition that introduces middle-school students to opportunities in manufacturing. Oak Ridge, Tenn.— With a nod to Willy Wonka, Norwood Middle School’s video featuring a …
Read More »UT, CNS sign $9.5 million agreement
(Submitted) Oak Ridge, Tenn.—When a major manufacturer in national security wants to augment its technology development and innovate its business processes, where does it turn? For Y-12 National Security Complex, the answer was just down the road at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UT). “We have long recognized the importance …
Read More »Y-12 accepting STEM classroom grant applications
Oak Ridge, Tenn.—In recognition of Engineers Week during the last week in February, Consolidated Nuclear Security (CNS) is sponsoring $1,000 grants for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics classrooms. The goal of the grants, designated for grades 6–12, is to foster advancement of STEM activities in the classroom and to help …
Read More »Y-12, Pantex honored for sustainable electronics procurement with 2021 EPEAT Purchaser Awards
Oak Ridge, Tenn. — Y-12 National Security Complex and the Pantex Plant have been recognized as winners of 2021 Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) Purchaser Awards. Consolidated Nuclear Security operates both sites under one contract for the National Nuclear Security Complex. The awards were formally announced at a virtual …
Read More »Norwood Middle School wins “Dream it. Do it.” competition
CNS provides donations to winners for classroom resources Oak Ridge, Tenn.— Anderson County Chamber’s 2020-2021 “Dream It. Do It.” competition exceeded expectations, said Chamber officials, as four Anderson County middle school teams, working with local businesses, created videos that received more than 14,000 online votes. Norwood Middle School secured the …
Read More »CNS donates $10,000 to Oak Ridge High School NJROTC
Oak Ridge High School Principal Garfield Adams, Cmdr. Keith Klemm, Y-12 Site Manager and retired Capt. Gene Sievers, and Chief Ryan Nicholls at a recent ceremony where Consolidated Nuclear Security provided a $10,000 donation to support the Navy Junior ROTC program’s continued excellence. (Photo provided by Oak Ridge High School.) …
Read More »CNS recognizes small businesses of the year
Main Sail, Automation Technology honored for support of Y-12, Pantex Oak Ridge, Tenn.— Consolidated Nuclear Security is pleased to recognize two small businesses for making a big impact on the success of Y-12 National Security Complex and the Pantex Plant. CNS operates those two sites in support of the National …
Read More »CNS and Manhattan Legacy Service sign DOE Mentor-Protégé agreement
Arrangement will include business and technical assistance Consolidated Nuclear Security President and CEO Michelle Reichert signs the Mentor-Protégé Agreement with Manhattan Legacy Services as Diana West, president and founder of Manhattan Legacy Service, observes. Oak Ridge, Tenn.— No one is happier about Consolidated Nuclear Security’s latest Department of Energy Mentor-Protégé …
Read More »Y-12 promotes STEM during Nuclear Science Week
Oak Ridge, Tenn. – Building partnerships between educators and Consolidated Nuclear Security (CNS) continues during the COVID-19 Pandemic. The company is partnering with the American Museum of Science & Energy (AMSE) to celebrate Nuclear Science Week for second-grade teachers and students at Oak Ridge schools. CNS is offering a one-hour virtual …
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