INL News Archive

Employee Profile

Meet the People Behind INL’s Mission

Discover employee profiles featuring the researchers, engineers, operators and support staff advancing Idaho National Laboratory’s work every day. These stories highlight career paths, technical expertise and the individuals helping drive innovation in energy, security and science.

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INL employee Arantza Zabala’s career is the culmination of a lifelong passion for equality and rights that has fueled her nearly 27-year-long run at the lab...
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In 1977, INL employee Rodney Shurtliff applied for a job at the Site on a whim. 38 years later, Shurtliff reflects on his time at the lab....
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Three women from INL are among the 50 who will be honored in March as Idaho Women of the Year, an annual celebration hosted by the Idaho Business Review....
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Dr. J. Richard Hess, director of INL’s Energy and Environment Science and Technology Programs Office, received the Excellence in Bioenergy Award for 2017....
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Three INL employees and Idaho veterans talk about their experiences as members of the United States armed forces and how it lead them to a career at the lab...
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INL employee Amanda Gates talks about her journey to starting at the lab, and how it lead her to working at the lab's Space Nuclear Power Department....
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When she graduates in May, Sarah Stevenson, a former intern at INL, will have a commission in the U.S. Air Force as a second lieutenant....
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It’s not unusual for a son to follow in his father’s footsteps, but the story of INL Director Dr. Mark Peters and his father is a unique one....
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The transfer of technology is difficult, but as Dr. Kevin Gering, a Distinguished Staff Scientist says, being at the right place can make a big difference....
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In July 1969, astronauts Joe Engle, Ed Mitchell, Gene Cernan and Alan Shepard were dispatched to Idaho in preparation for Apollo 14 in 1971....
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With employees moving to Idaho to work at INL from all over the world, it’s important to clear up a few common misconceptions about life in the Gem State....
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Take a peek behind the scenes to see how RED Inc. supports INL's critical research missions on a daily basis by providing communications resources....
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A former INL researcher has been elected into the National Academy of Engineering, one of the most prestigious awards an engineer can receive....
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INL employees showcase how the skills necessary for groundbreaking energy research and aesthetically stunning photography aren’t that different after all....
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Since 1949, INL has been home to employees from all walks of life, bringing new customs, food, music and art. Read about some employees' holiday traditions....
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With ties to the lab dating back to the 1950s, two INL employees followed in their grandfather's footsteps by pursuing careers at the Site....
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During November, the U.S. and the state of Idaho celebrate Native American Heritage Month. Three INL employees tell us what the celebration means to them....
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The U.S. military, and those who serve are woven into the fabric of INL, and three veterans-turned INL employees describe what Veteran's Day means to them....
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With roots to the lab dating back to 1955, one family of INL employees talk about their journeys and careers at the Site....
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Two former INL employees banded together in 2015 to create a company called Gravis Tech, the source of technological and communication support for the lab....
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INL’s crucial missions cannot be accomplished without many thousands of key players, each as crucial as the next. MarCom, LLC is one of those players....
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One family of INL employees has logged 170 employment years at the lab. Each family member has broken ground in his or her field....
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A family compirsed of former and current INL employees dive into their lineage and ties to Experimental Breeder Reactor-II....
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Since they both began in 1949, Idaho National Laboratory and the Idaho Falls Symphony have grown side-by-side with the support of one another....