January 2019 – July 2022
The IDEAs-in-Action website (Inclusion Diversity, Equity, and Accountability) is a collection of training, toolkits, research, and articles to help Lab employees expand their knowledge, bring awareness to current strengths, and identify areas of growth and learning. https://ideas-in-action.lbl.gov/
Lauren Lui is a project scientist in the ENIGMA scientific focus area who sequences microbial DNA and uses bioinformatics to study its genomes and “count” the organisms in her samples. In this short video, find out how Earth Week resonates for her. https://youtu.be/bKWV4muNr0w
ENIGMA – Ecosystems & Networks Integrated with Genes & Molecular Assemblies – is dedicated to creating a predictive model of the impact of microbial communities on critical ecosystem processes. ENIGMA’s research is integral to the BioEPIC scientific efforts to link the lab to the field. https://arcg.is/1T5mvq0
The Berkeley Lab Guest House is showing its appreciation for admin employees of the Lab by hosting an Admin Appreciation Event on Wednesday, April 27, from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at Building 23. Sandwiches, refreshments, guest room tour and a chance to win prizes. RSVP required by April 22. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdhD5AjjRNPWdGnKGpVnuP2J-geluHaVJZxGHKQzEJGd6UCyA/viewform
Face covers will continue to be required on Lab shuttles while the Lab waits for further guidance from health authorities. Please be courteous to drivers and other passengers and continue to wear face covers.
The Lab’s IT division is introducing softphone technology and new desk phones to support collaborative work models. The softphone allows access across multiple devices, including smartphones and computers. Options include a softphone only, making the desk phone optional. https://it.lbl.gov/new-phone-upgrades-coming-soon
An overview of the National Environmental Policy Act and the California Environmental Quality Act requirements and environmental planning services provided by Campus Planning will be discussed at a session on May 6 at noon. Information includes lessons learned and a project walk-through. https://lbnl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUudOGprj8pG9eU6JixxSmjzyEM-MzqtSw4
The Earth Week theme, “Investing in our Planet,” is particularly relevant to Charu Varadharajan’s research in Watershed Function SFA, or Scientific Focus Area. As an environmental data scientist, she studies how natural water resources respond to the changing climate and disturbances like drought. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDdhAkwgPuU
Under the Watershed Function SFA, researchers study changes to the mountain environment from bedrock to canopy. A community testbed is located along the East River watershed near the Upper Colorado River headwaters. The research is a key component of BioEPIC. https://arcg.is/fL1Pb
The Lab’s IDEA office has published the IDEA Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) handbook designed to assist PIs in developing DEI plans that are robust and evidence-based and increase the chances of favorable funding outcomes in proposals. Watch for upcoming sessions on how to use the handbook. https://lbl.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=762dcb54f0676d8983cb48562&id=ce443be585&e=f5c55799c1