A timeline of nuclear security at the Department of Energy from the Manhattan Project to present day.
April 6, 2015
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Ever since the Manhattan Project, the Department of Energy has played a major role in nuclear security at home and around the globe. Check out the timeline above for more information on the Department's role in securing nuclear materials.
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Allison Lantero
Allison Lantero served as Digital Content Specialist in the Office of Public Affairs. She cohosted the Department of Energy's flagship podcast, Direct Current. Before joining the DOE team, Allison worked at the Department of Transportation in Public Affairs.
In her spare time Allison enjoys listening to podcasts, trivia, and singing in a gospel choir. She hails from Chicago and is currently in search of a decent italian beef sandwich in D.C.