March 2024
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Above the fold: Goran Konjevod and the art of origami
Up in the tranquil Sierra Nevada foothills, you might just be able to hear a tiny bit of rock n’ roll or blues. It’s likely coming from LLNL computer scientist Ken Ramey’s recording studio.
Live from Ken's House
Up in the tranquil Sierra Nevada foothills, you might just be able to hear a tiny bit of rock n’ roll or blues. It’s likely coming from LLNL computer scientist Ken Ramey’s recording studio.
The centrifugal force is with her
LLNL executive assistant Jasmine Isaacson grew up immersed in the arts and has turned that inspiration into a passion for pottery because she finds it peaceful and relaxing and can create something of use.
Navigating off-road adventure
As LLNL’s transformation officer, Benjy Grover drives many of the Lab’s ongoing and future transformation efforts. When he’s not working, he does another kind of driving: navigating the rugged terrains of outdoor adventure in his Jeep.
Love affair with chess
If LLNL computer scientist Tom Langland were a chessboard piece, he’d likely be a king. He is one of the 50 tournament directors certified by the United States Chess Federation to oversee tournaments throughout the United States.
