January 2019 – July 2022
Harvey Fineberg, Robert Kirshner, and others from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation visited the Lab on Tuesday to discuss joint projects and tour the Advanced Light Source. The foundation supports scientific research, environmental conservation, patient care, and projects in the Bay Area. https://www.moore.org/
On March 27, the House Science and National Labs Caucus sponsored a Congressional briefing and reception to highlight how the Department of Energy’s national laboratories strengthen America through science and technology innovation. https://stratcomm-elements.lbl.gov/2019/03/28/berkeley-lab-participates-in-national-lab-congressional-briefing/
Suggestions from Lab employees for the Lab’s Bay View Cafe — and new personnel additions — have resulted in longer hours, more food choices, more utensils, and more staff. Click to see what has changed in the cafeteria. Pictured are Heather Pinto, Cesar Rodriquez, and Hailey Bennett. https://stratcomm-elements.lbl.gov/2019/03/27/cafeteria-implements-employee-suggestions-with-more-changes-to-come/
Over 90 employees at JGI retired their under-desk trash cans and are using nearby stations to separate waste. Sorting trash at a central location (instead of an individual trash can) makes it easier to support the Lab’s Zero Waste goals. Have an issue with your waste station? Contact sbl@lbl.gov. https://sbl.lbl.gov/category/news/#JGI%20Kicks%20the%20Can
Project funding increased to $170M in FY18, a $70M increase over FY17, with $1.5B in large projects planned or underway. Our project funding continues to grow. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zRa2KiijOhImVwS3AVzAZ_Ri_Lj_FGEj/view
The BISICLES ice sheet model uses high performance computing resources at NERSC to systematically examine where the Antarctic Ice Sheet is vulnerable and the resulting potential for large contributions to sea level rise. https://cs.lbl.gov/news-media/news/2019/crds-ice-sheet-modeling-tool-probes-antarctic-vulnerabilities/
As part of the Interdisciplinary Instrumentation Colloquium, Stephen Harris of the Material Sciences Division will speak on “Beamlines for Understanding Degradation in Li Ion Batteries” on Wednesday, March 27, from noon to 1 p.m. in the Building 50 Auditorium. https://indico.physics.lbl.gov/indico/event/865/
Louise Glass received the Robert L. Metzenberg Award during the Fungal Genetics Conference held March 12–17. Established by the Neurospora research community, the award is given to researchers whose innovative achievements have significantly advanced the understanding of biology. https://biosciences.lbl.gov/2019/03/25/louise-glass-receives-metzenberg-award/
On Friday, March 29, the Earth and Environmental Sciences Area will host a Distinguished Scientist Seminar featuring James Kirchner, who will discuss “Exploring Landscapes and Ecosystems by Studying their Streams.” The seminar begins at 10:30 a.m. in the Building 66 Auditorium. https://eesa.lbl.gov/event/dsss-exploring-landscapes-and-ecosystems-by-studying-their-streams/
Faith Dukes is combining her Ph.D. in chemistry with her passion for education as the new manager of the K-12 Education programs, part of the Lab’s Government and Community Relations department. Read more about Faith and explore the new K-12 website. https://k12education.lbl.gov/news