January 2019 – July 2022
Psychological safety is the shared belief that the team is safe for interpersonal risk-taking. This type of safety affects our ability to fully contribute as a valued team member and impacts engagement, retention, and morale. Find toolkits, articles, and more on the IDEAs in Action website. https://ideas-in-action.lbl.gov/libraries/one-minute-for-idea-library#h.p_tffpmEQaKfrT
The Lab-Industry Networking Connection (LINC) Committee is hosting a virtual tech talk on Feb. 18 at noon, with Saima Nafees, a senior design engineer at ASML. She will talk about her experience moving from a postdoc to industry. Join this Q&A session via Zoom to learn more. https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=MWZnOWpiaG9rcjNkdW5jOHMyb29lN21tbzggbGJsLmdvdl9tcmsxZ2NrOG1rYnM4cGQ2b3YyNWZpMmk5a0Bn&tmsrc=lbl.gov_mrk1gck8mkbs8pd6ov25fi2i9k%40group.calendar.google.com
The Lab’s research, researchers, and expertise are highlighted in news stories around the world. The environmental impact of data storage is just one of many highlights that made the news this week. Check out the top media mentions in the News Center’s “In the News” section. https://newscenter.lbl.gov/#text-7
Humans may not be the only organisms hitching a ride by spacecraft. P. torokii, a new fungal strain that can attach to surfaces, has been discovered in a spacecraft assembly facility and named after a long-time Berkeley Lab microbiologist Tamas Torok. https://newscenter.lbl.gov/2022/02/15/whats-in-a-name-for-a-new-fungal-strain/
Join D.J. Miles Green Thursday, Feb. 24 at 5 p.m. on a musical journey exploring the endless contributions that African Americans have made to music, dance, art, and culture at a special Black history Groove Lounge. Add it to your calendar now. https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=MDA1a2hqbzI2azVmcnZybjJsbmozbGpqczYgbGJsLmdvdl80czRycmcxMmw2ZXFnNm5jbWMya3QwdmNnZ0Bn&tmsrc=lbl.gov_4s4rrg12l6eqg6ncmc2kt0vcgg%40group.calendar.google.com
HR’s Learning & Organizational Development team has partnered with Mursion to create two custom Lab-specific scenarios to provide employees with a safe space to practice crucial conversations in a mixed reality simulation. Limited slots are available through February. Sign up by Feb. 21. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfPF8sXd-L6SHgr5r4yIKPKvfGyKkDQV70q62qMNWZyG9ugMw/viewform?usp=sf_link
In observance of the Presidents Day holiday, the Lab will be closed on Monday, Feb. 21. COVID test kit samples dropped off on Monday will not be picked up by the testing company until Tuesday, Feb. 22. Results will be available within 24-48 hours for test kits picked up on Tuesday. https://covid.lbl.gov/home/testing-at-the-lab
Every 3rd Thursday of the month, IT will require you to update your Zoom account. Keeping up with the latest updates provides enhanced security, new features, and bug fixes. If you receive a “contact IT administrator” message, go to the zoom.lbl.gov FAQ site for additional guidance. https://zoom.lbl.gov/frequently-asked-questions#h.6vxu1uw53sf7
Your pathway to retirement starts here. UC is offering the Pathway to Retirement webcast to help you plan for financial security and enjoy retirement. Experts present topics including income planning, Social Security strategies, and navigating the UC retirement process. https://benefits.lbl.gov/news-and-events#h.1mgzgjpekij3
The Dimond Improvement Association will be hosting a panel discussion on Thursday, Feb. 24, at 7 p.m. Tune in to hear from Earth and Environmental Science’s Erica Siirila-Woodburn as she discusses “Managing California’s Water Resources in a Low-to-No-Snow Future.” Register to learn more. https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_oSjPrpmORlCPCmFdj9BF9w