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  • Report flu-like symptoms

    If you experience flu symptoms, please call the Fermilab Medical Office at x3232. While the flu is contagious, its spread can be prevented by practicing good personal hygiene and coughing etiquette. Wall-mounted hand sanitizers have been installed in many areas around the lab. Answers to flu-related questions, including information specific to Fermilab, are available on the following Web site.

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  • Tune IT Up

    In June, Fermilab launched a campaign to tune up our Information Technology (IT) to fully comply with our published security baselines and policies. The world-class science at our laboratory requires world-class management of our computing resources. This campaign will bring Fermilab in compliance with federal requirements and strengthen computing to support our physics mission.

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  • NOvA Groundbreaking

    Recovery Act funding fuels Fermilab projects

    Fermilab has created a new Web site to provide citizens with clear and accurate information about how Fermilab is using funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Read more to find out about the immediate benefits for our neighbors and our nation.

    Fermilab and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

  • Take Five for Goal Zero

    Participate in the Take Five Challenge by sharing a story about a time when you were glad you took five and earn the chance to win a Fermilab fleece sweatshirt. Submit your stories by Dec. 16, when a drawing of five winners will take place at the labwide holiday potluck party.

    Take Five is a reminder to take your time. Find useful links to help you complete your job safely and effectively on the Take Five Web site.

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Spools of BSSCO-2212 wire

Fermilab Today—November 13, 2009

Wire contracts placed for high-field magnet project

Fermilab has placed contracts for the first orders of a superconducting wire scientists hope to use in the next generation of high-performance magnets.
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Future site of the NOvA detector

Fermilab Today—November 4, 2009

NOvA gets full construction approval

NOvA experiment collaborators have more to celebrate this holiday season.
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barrels of the chemical powders

Fermilab Today—October 30, 2009

Roll out the wavelength shifter barrel

The first batches of two powdered chemicals, dubbed wavelength shifters, for the future NOvA neutrino project arrived by the barrel at Fermilab recently.
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Read more about Fermilab and the Recovery Act

Learn more about flu signs and symptoms and what you should do if you think you have the flu.
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Take Five for Goal Zero

Fermilab has launched the "Take Five" campaign to give you the tools to improve ES&H and promote best practices.


Tune IT Up

Fermilab has launched the "Tune IT Up" campaign to improve computer security and promote best practices.