Inclusion and Diversity
Everyone is essential in solving global challenges.
We believe inclusive diversity promotes innovation, enhances problem-solving, and makes us a more successful and productive organization. Every unique voice brings something valuable to the conversation – and everyone’s ideas and opinions are welcome and respected. We invite you to join our diverse team and help us reach our goals together.
Lab Profiles
James Barefield
This scientist has spent more than 40 years exploring the “light” side of chemistry.
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Tommy Rockward
He’s helped more than 150 students train to become candidates for the STEM workforce.
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Wendy Warde
A proud contributor to the Mars mission, this electrical technologist lives for a good challenge.
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Liz Miller
Whether she’s studying earthquakes at work or logging miles on her bike, this geologist is on the move.
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Recognized for Diversity
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2023 Family-Friendly New Mexico Award
Platinum Level
Awarded January 2023
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Public Sector Employer of the Year
Careers and the Disabled MagazineAwarded October 2023
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Top 20 Government Employers
Careers and the DisabledRank 7; highest-ranking National Laboratory
Awarded January 2023
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Top 20 Government Employers
Minority EngineerRank 8; highest-ranking National Laboratory
Awarded March 2023
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Top 20 Government Employers
Equal OpportunityRank 13
Awarded March 2023
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Best of the Best Award: Top Government and Law Enforcement Agencies for Hispanics
Hispanic NetworkAwarded Spring 2023
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Best of the Best Award: Top Government and Law Enforcement Agencies for Women
Professional Women's MagazineAwarded Spring 2023
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Top 20 Government Employer
Women Engineer MagazineRank 14
Awarded April 2023
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Top 20 Government Employers
STEM Workforce Diversity MagazineRank 16
Awarded August 2023
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50 Best Companies for Latinas
Latina STYLE MagazineRank 27
Awarded October 2023
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HIRE Vets Medallion Program
Gold Medallion (sixth year in a row)
Awarded November 2023
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Best of the Best Award: Top Government & Law Enforcement Agencies
Black EOE JournalAwarded January 2023
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The 20 Best Research Companies to Work For
InHerSightRank 10
Awarded November 2023
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Employee Resource Groups
Employee engagement is essential to our vibrant workforce. Laboratory ERGs are created and run by employees who help us attract, recruit, retain, and promote representative group members, as well as provide education and awareness of work environment issues regarding the group. As part of our team, you can be involved with the following groups:
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Active Bystander
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SOUL: African American (website coming soon)
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American Indian
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Asian Pacific Islander
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Atomic Women
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Connect: New Employee and Early Career
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Dependent Caregiver
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DiverseAbility
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HOLA: Hispanic
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Prism: LGBTQ+
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Veterans
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Women
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Women of Computing
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Our Diversity and Inclusion Story
Veterans 6.2%
Individuals
with Disabilities
5.7%
Women 32.5%
Men 67.5%
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American Indian, Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiian, or Other Pacific Islander 2.1%
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Asian 5.4%
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Black or African American 1.5%
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Hispanic or Latino 38.5%
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Two or more races 1.6%
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White 50.9%
Types of Jobs
% Women
% URM
% OPC
Senior Leadership
Director/President, Deputy Director/Vice President, Associate Lab Director
Research/Technical Management
(First-line and Mid-level) Engineering Management, Research Management, Technical Management
Operations (or Research Support) Management
Business Management, Computer Systems, Communications, ESHQ, Facilities Ops, HR, Legal, Tech Transfer, Strategic Planning
Technical Research Staff
Non-management: Researchers, Scientists, or Engineers
Operations Support Staff
Non-management Support Titles
Post-Doctoral
Post-doc Employees
Graduate Students
Funded by Lab
Undergraduate Students
Funded by Lab, do not include undergrad students funded by DOE directly (i.e. SULI)
