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July 29, 2011
Celebrating the Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act

This day in history - in 1990 to be exact - the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law. This civil rights legislation helps ensure that all citizens, regardless of disability, have the same rights and privileges as all other Americans.

July 20, 2011
Our Commitment to Asian American and Pacific Islanders at the Department of Energy

Today we were honored to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) month, recognizing the significant contributions of AAPI individuals in securing our clean energy future, and the work yet to be done to improve the quality of life and opportunities for AAPIs. 

May 5, 2011
First Lady Michelle Obama and Secretary Chu Honor Employees for Public Service Recognition Week

First Lady Michelle Obama thanks employees in this video for Public Service Recognition Week.

March 30, 2011
Mentoring Our Future Generation of STEM Professionals

A program aimed at introducing the students to successful women in science and technology.

March 10, 2011
Morgan State alumnus and PNNL electrical engineer Jewel Adgerson | Courtesy of Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
From Gadgets to Labs: Morgan State Alum Jewel Adgerson

Jewel Adgerson is an electrical engineer at the Energy Department's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) and Morgan State University alum. We got to talk with her about her work with the Department's Energy Innovation Hub and her passion for building up the next generation of scientists and engineers through STEM education.

February 25, 2011
Rita Franklin, Chief Human Capital Officer, US Department of Energy. | Energy Department Photo
Celebrating Black History Month with DOE's Rita Franklin

Throughout the month of February, we're introducing some remarkable African Americans who are working to advance the President's clean energy agenda and help the Department of Energy achieve its mission. This week we're profiling Rita Franklin who is the Department of Energy's Deputy Chief Human Capital Officer.

February 9, 2011
Sheri Bone. | File photo.
Celebrating Black History Month with DOE's Sheri Bone

Throughout the month of February, we're introducing some remarkable African Americans who are working to advance the President's clean energy agenda and help the Department of Energy achieve its mission. This week we're profiling Sheri Bone who is Senior Project Director, Office of Nuclear Materials Integration, National Nuclear Security Administration.

February 2, 2011
Travis Dredd
Celebrating Black History Month w/ DOE's Travis Dredd

Throughout February, we will introduce you to African Americans who are working to advance the President's clean energy agenda and help the Department of Energy achieve its mission. Our first profile is of Travis Dredd, Special Assistant to Secretary Chu.

October 1, 2010
Secretary Chu and John Berry (foreground) at the Department of Energy Feds Feed Families Event.
DOE Weighs in at 120,000 lbs!

Tom D'Agostino, Under Secretary for Nuclear Security, and Administrator for the National Nuclear Security Administration, as well as the Energy Department of Energy's Co-Chair to Feds Feed Families, shares the results of the Federal food donation drive.