January 2019 – July 2022
Although equity and equality sound similar, they are not synonymous. Take a moment to look at the new equity in the workplace resources on the IDEAs in Action website to learn the difference and expand your IDEA knowledge. https://ideas-in-action.lbl.gov/equity/equity-overview
To realize the value of diversity, teams must also be inclusive. Join the Stanford VMware Women’s Leadership Innovation Lab on Thursday, May 26, at 9 a.m. for a discussion of evidence-based strategies for creating inclusive and successful teams. https://diversity.lbl.gov/2022/05/12/building-more-inclusive-teams-during-times-of-change-may-26-2022/
Several Lab employees went two-wheeling during Bike to Wherever Day (formerly Bike to Work Day) on May 20 from the Bay Area to as far away as Bend, Oregon. See who used pedal power and who cruised up the hill with an electronic bike. https://commute.lbl.gov/2022/05/23/bike-to-wherever-2022/
Nominations for Exceptional Achievement and the Berkeley Lab Prize Lifetime Achievement Awards are being accepted through May 31. The awards recognize Lab contributors for significant accomplishments in advancing the Lab’s mission and strategic goals. Honorees will be celebrated in the fall. https://recognition.lbl.gov/nomination-process/
Researchers at the Advanced Quantum Testbed demonstrated the first three-qubit high-fidelity iToffoli native gate doing so in a single step. This demonstration adds a novel easy-to-implement native three-qubit logic gate for universal quantum computing. https://crd.lbl.gov/news-and-publications/news/2022/quantum-breakthrough-a-high-fidelity-itoffoli-gate
The Lab is testing its drinking water sources, such as kitchen sinks and water fountains, to ensure they meet water quality standards following two years of limited use during the pandemic. Read more about this effort and its findings. https://ehs.lbl.gov/2022/05/23/site-wide-drinking-water-source-testing/
Did you miss the original event? Watch a recording of the Distinguished Scholars Webinar by Amani M. Allen, Ph.D., MPH, about research on the mental and physical health of African Americans in relationship to gender, socioeconomic position, and the stress created by racism. https://ucop.app.box.com/s/ycbkiabmcscniyro9vrki5vkprq47mwj
Curious about how we can create trauma-sensitive workspaces for veterans and other colleagues with histories of trauma here at the Lab? Join the Veterans and All Access Employee Resource Groups for a hybrid seminar in honor of Memorial Day and Mental Health Awareness Month. https://diversity.lbl.gov/2022/05/19/veterans-ptsd-and-stress-creating-compassionate-workplaces-may-24-2022/
Have you wondered if you can order food delivery or rideshare services, such as Lyft or Uber, to the Lab’s main site? How about whether friends or family members are allowed through the gate to drop you off or pick you up from work? The answer to those questions is yes. Click to learn more. https://securityandemergencyservices.lbl.gov/2022/05/18/how-to-gain-site-access-for-deliveries-friends-and-family-drop-offs-and-rideshares/
By monitoring physiological signals (pulse, breath rate, blood pressure, etc.), wearable “stick-on” sensors help people stay healthy and provide early warning of potential health problems. But to retain functionality, wearable electronic displays need to be stretchable and bright. https://als.lbl.gov/a-brighter-future-for-stretchable-electronics/