Please practice patience as the UPTE and AFSCME unions will conduct a UC system-wide one-day strike on Wednesday. Gate restrictions and shuttle bus route changes will be in place, and there may be delays due to picketers. Be prepared to show your ID badge and parking placard. Click to read more. https://stratcomm-elements.lbl.gov/2019/03/13/one-day-strike-planned-for-wednesday-march-20-expect-changes-to-gate-access-and-shuttle-services/
Salt in the Amazon Air Comes from Local Fungi
Salt in the atmosphere above the Amazon basin has long been attributed to the Atlantic Ocean. But now, scientists using the ALS have found much of it originates from fungal spores in nearby rainforests. This finding will improve climate models and scientist’s understanding of rainforest ecosystems. https://als.lbl.gov/salt-in-the-amazon-air-comes-from-local-fungi/
New Workshop Series for Early Career Scientists Starts This Wednesday
Josh Henkin of STEM Career Services hosts a series of workshops (March 20-22 in Perseverance Hall) with tips on becoming a thought leader, harnessing the power of social media, networking, and understanding why you are good at what you do. Click the post, then scroll to enroll. LDAP login required. http://go.lbl.gov/PDT2019
DOE Sponsors Earth Month Photo and Haiku Contest
Spring is on its way/Submit photo or poem/Win fame and glory https://stratcomm-elements.lbl.gov/2019/03/18/earth-month-photo-and-haiku-contest/
Why the “31” in the Elements Logo?
A number of employees have inquired about the number 31 that appears in the upper left corner of the Elements logo. Click post to find out the answer.
Employee Discount for March 24 Berkeley Symphony Concert
Special rates are available for the Berkeley Symphony concert DVOŘÁK & ELLINGTON on Sunday, March 24, at 4 p.m. at UC Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall. Purchase $20 tickets using code LABGRAD20 and $10 tickets using code LABGRAD10. This offer is sponsored by the Lab’s Postdoc Association. https://www.berkeleysymphony.org/events/dvorak-ellington/
Sea Quark Surprise: Deeper Complexity in Proton Spin Puzzle
New data from the STAR experiment at the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider (RHIC) add detail – and complexity – to an intriguing puzzle that scientists have been seeking to solve: how the building blocks that make up a proton contribute to its spin. https://newscenter.lbl.gov/2019/03/14/sea-quark-surprise-reveals-deeper-complexity-in-proton-spin-puzzle/
New Wellness Offering from Health Services: Know Your Numbers
Employees are invited to get a personal health snapshot by having their cholesterol, blood sugar, blood pressure, and BMI measured by the Lab’s Health Services. For best results, fasting is recommended. The process takes about 15 minutes. Click post to sign up. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSddZj6HGz_oltDaYYUKsHQ00KcyftgSwRs01Ler65dvDdP5ig/viewform?usp=sf_link
Need Back-Up Care During Spring Break? Check Out Bright Horizons Program
While kids get time off for spring break, adults often still have to work. Those who may need assistance with childcare during this time can take advantage of the Lab’s back-up care program Bright Horizons. https://backupcare.lbl.gov/
Rising Sun Center for Opportunity Highlights Partnership with Berkeley Lab
Berkeley Lab’s committment to training the next generation of scientists and engineers is exemplified by the Lab’s relationship with the Rising Sun Center for Opportunity, which works to empower individuals to achieve environmental and economic sustainability for themselves and their communities. https://risingsunopp.org/rising-sun-sustainer-lawrence-berkeley-national-laboratory/