January 2019 – July 2022
The 2022 Postdoc Career Fair will be held July 20 – 22. The fair will highlight career paths for postdocs through panels, professional development, and networking opportunities. The event is free for Berkeley Lab postdocs. Registration for days 1-2 (on Zoom) and day 3 (in-person) are separate. https://postdoc-career-fair.lbl.gov/
Plants might look simple, but there is a complex universe of cellular activity going on inside their roots, shoots, and leaves. Biologist Benjamin Cole is digging into a new frontier that combines genetic techniques, computer modeling, and experiments to study plant cells’ sophisticated interactions. https://vimeo.com/724622019/f4c6fdcaca
Berkeley Lab would like to thank retirees for their years of dedication and service. Your contributions were crucial to making the Lab a world-class institution. We wish you the best in this new chapter of your lives. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/labretireehonorroll/home
In its annual Innovators Under 35 contest, MIT Technology Review honored postdoctoral affiliate Kaichen Dong of the Materials Sciences Division for his work on a smart roof coating that automatically switches from radiating heat away from a home on a hot day to insulating it in cooler weather. https://www.technologyreview.com/innovator/kaichen-dong/
The goat herd has left the Lab a bit earlier than expected this year. This was due to a larger herd, less vegetation due to dry conditions, and younger goats who really like to eat. The goat map is being retired for 2022, but it, and the goats, will be back next year. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/lbnl-goats/home
Through August 31, the Lab has changed daily parking requirements to match off-hour parking regulations, allowing anyone with a Lab badge to park at any time. General and blue triangle parking spaces will be open to anyone with a Lab badge. Specially marked spaces are not included. https://commute.lbl.gov/2022/06/29/lab-instituting-summer-parking-beginning-july-1/
The Lab’s Access Management System has been upgraded to streamline the process for hosts and requestors to obtain permission for visitors and business guests to come to the Lab. Watch the training video to learn more. https://securityandemergencyservices.lbl.gov/2022/06/29/access-management-system-upgraded-beginning-july-5/
Join other Lab volunteers this Saturday, July 9, to help the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano (FBCCS) sort food donations at their Concord warehouse. The time commitment on Saturday is two hours, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. https://service.lbl.gov/need/detail/?need_id=704442
A one-time, short online training course is now required for Lab employees planning to drive a government motor vehicle, including low-speed electric vehicles such as GEMs and Club Cars. Effective July 11, you must complete training prior to the next time you use a government vehicle. https://facilities.lbl.gov/service/fleet-vehicles/fleet-vehicle-safety/
The Lab’s chemical inventory system, or Chemical Management System, has been overhauled to ensure an accurate chemical inventory and a safer workplace and environment. Dubbed CMS 2.0, it will offer comprehensive hazard data, enhanced features, and major system integrations. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/chemical-safety/home/chemical-inventory-management/cms-2-0