Brooks Applied Labs (BAL) recently developed a new method utilizing ion chromatography coupled to an ICP-MS for the quantification of radium ( ²²⁶Ra). This novel analytical approach can achieve detection limits low enough to provide meaningful data for natural water samples with low background radiation levels.
 

The month of November marks the 10-year work anniversary for our Client Services Manager, Tiffany Stilwater. For those clients who have been lucky enough to work with Tiffany, that means 10 years of cheery greetings, weather updates, and copious exclamation points in every email you receive from her! Tiffany started her BAL career as a Project Coordinator, then worked her way up to her current position after exceeding all expectations as a stellar Project Manager. On a daily basis, Tiffany continues to deliver an exceptional level of customer service to her many clients, and they love her for it! Please join me in congratulating Tiffany on this significant milestone. From everyone at Brooks Applied Labs, thank you for your dedication, Tiffany!!!

To get into the spirit this year, Brooks Applied Labs added a pumpkin carving contest to the mix of Halloween Spooktacular events and contests. The resulting festive jack-o-lanterns submitted by each laboratory department included BB-8, Momma Pumpkin, Pumpkinception, Mummy, Trumpkin, and many more. After the votes were tallied, the winning team was announced: the Quality Assurance Department with their "Jack Skellington" pumpkin. Other winners included Office Manager Sarah Clark for her Gypsy Fortune Teller costume, and Project Coordinator Anna Prestbo for her Graveyard Brownies. Good job team...way to be creative!