January 2019 – July 2022
The tradition of folding a U.S. flag into a triangle before presentation has a long and rich history with ceremonial meaning in everything from the number of folds to the shape of the flag. As we prepare to observe Memorial Day this Monday, May 30, learn more about this military ceremony. https://berkeleylab-erg.lbl.gov/veterans/military-flag-ceremony
Cheryl Vallor’s aunt taught her how to make lumpia (Filipino spring rolls) when she was little. This small step opened up Cheryl’s world to new cuisines, new cultures, and respect for diversity and the richness that it offers. Watch Cheryl’s story. (4:38) https://drive.google.com/file/d/1svWF0NTRDyO3j0Jh4xBzkk7hH8NDzkcz/view
Please join the Lab community virtually today, May 26, from 1:15 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. for a reflection on the lives lost in Tuesday’s school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. The calendar invitation also has a link to an online condolence card and a special Zoom background for today’s reflection. https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=NjNhZGk1aXNxZXJ1bHFxMDE1ZzQ4ZHBpN3AgbGJsLmdvdl80czRycmcxMmw2ZXFnNm5jbWMya3QwdmNnZ0Bn&tmsrc=lbl.gov_4s4rrg12l6eqg6ncmc2kt0vcgg%40group.calendar.google.com
EESA scientist Mengsu Hu was selected for the 2022 National Academy of Engineering U.S. Frontiers of Engineering symposium. She is a numerical modeler who develops novel numerical toolsets to analyze multi-scale thermal-hydro-mechanical-chemical processes in Earth science and engineering. https://eesa.lbl.gov/eesa-research-scientist-selected-for-nae-2022-u-s-frontiers-of-engineering-symposium/
Using computing resources at the National Energy Research Scientific Computing Center (NERSC) at Berkeley Lab, researchers at Argonne National Laboratory have explored important materials-science questions and demonstrated progress using machine learning to solve difficult search problems. https://cs.lbl.gov/news-media/news/2022/machine-learning-fuels-materials-science-and-search-in-continuous-action-spaces/
Volunteers are needed to represent the Lab at the San Francisco Pride Celebration on June 25 – 26. Volunteers can help set up and run the Lab’s booth, decorate the float, and march in the parade. Family and friends are welcome to volunteer as well. https://service.lbl.gov/need/
Dr. Berhe, as the new director of the Office of Science, shares her goals of advancing the scientific mission of the national laboratories in this employee message. Dr. Berhe calls out the critical role Berkeley Lab played while she was a graduate student at UC Berkeley. https://stratcomm-elements.lbl.gov/2022/05/24/1142/
There has been a new focus on building ventilation since the start of the COVID pandemic. Several Lab specialists recently took part in a seminar on ventilation in Lab buildings. Learn about indoor virus transmission, the Lab’s ventilation systems, and changes made to improve indoor air quality. https://youtu.be/WWX9xXIyGpw
Memorial Day and Veterans Day are both nationally observed holidays honoring those who served in the U.S. military. Their origins and purpose, however, are different. Learn more before Memorial Day is observed this Monday, May 30. https://berkeleylab-erg.lbl.gov/veterans/memorial-day
In partnership with Berkeley Lab, the City and County of San Francisco have released a pioneering new climate study that will provide more detailed information to help San Francisco adapt to changing climate and the extreme storms it will bring. https://cs.lbl.gov/news-media/news/2022/san-francisco-and-berkeley-lab-team-up-on-pioneering-climate-study/