Savannah River National Laboratory Delivers STEM Kits to Local Teachers for National Engineers Week

Savannah River National Laboratory Delivers STEM Kits to Local Teachers for National Engineers Week

The STEM kits include a Resource Area for Teaching (RAFT)lesson plan and the materials to create a selfsupporting bridge – made without glue, fasteners or rope — originally designed by Leonardo da Vinci. After building the bridge, students test its load capacity and calculate the efficiency of the bridge. The exercise inspires design, teamwork and…

Savannah River National Laboratory UAS Program Receives Aviation Safety Award for Third Consecutive Year

Savannah River National Laboratory UAS Program Receives Aviation Safety Award for Third Consecutive Year

The award, given by the DOE Office of Aviation Management, recognizes excellence in management, operations, maintenance, training, safety and best practices. Nominations of UAS teams were reviewed and judged by an external, independent panel consisting of subject-matter experts from the Federal Aviation Administration, the Department of Defense and civil aviation. “The UAS Program is an…