January 2019 – July 2022
Sarah McGinn, Division Safety Coordinator for Computing Sciences and IT, has given the most recognitions since Bucketlist launched – 1,595 points in 129 recognitions. For her commitment to the Lab’s culture of appreciation, a goat has been named ‘Sarah McGoat’ in her honor. Thank someone today. http://bucketlist.lbl.gov/
A UC San Diego study revealed that teammates who thanked each other before performing high-stress tasks had better cardiovascular responses than those who didn’t. Bucketlist offers an easy and fun way to thank and recognize those living the Lab’s values. Recognize someone for their great work today. http://bucketlist.lbl.gov/
Three Lab scientists have been selected by DOE’s Office of Science for 2022 Early Career Research Program awards. The program, in its 13th year, is designed to bolster the nation’s scientific workforce by providing support to exceptional researchers during the first 10 years following their Ph.D. https://newscenter.lbl.gov/2022/06/07/berkeley-lab-scientists-receive-prestigious-five-year-research-grant/
Ravi Prasher, Associate Lab Director of the Energy Technologies Area, has been honored with the 2022 Heat Transfer Memorial Award by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. The award recognizes contributions to the field of heat transfer through teaching, research, practice, and design. https://thermalenergy.lbl.gov/news/prasher-honored-heat-transfer-award
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/
The American Physical Society (APS) will recognize the Lab’s Bevatron site for its contributions to physics on Wednesday, May 11, at 10 a.m. You can watch the unveiling of a plaque marking the Bevatron’s contributions to physics, including the discovery of the antiproton, live at streaming.lbl.gov. https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=NzJjNGQzbmtscDZuczZwbG9lZHJ0azZiYWwgbGJsLmdvdl80czRycmcxMmw2ZXFnNm5jbWMya3QwdmNnZ0Bn&tmsrc=lbl.gov_4s4rrg12l6eqg6ncmc2kt0vcgg%40group.calendar.google.com
Joel Moore and Joseph W. Orenstein of the Materials Sciences Division have been elected into the National Academy of Sciences. They join 120 scientists and engineers from the U.S. and 30 from across the world as new lifelong members and foreign associates. https://newscenter.lbl.gov/2022/05/04/2-berkeley-lab-physicists-elected-into-the-national-academy-of-sciences/
The American Physical Society and the Lab will recognize the former location of the Bevatron as an APS national historic site on Wednesday, May 11, at 10 a.m. You can watch live the unveiling of a plaque marking the Bevatron’s contributions to physics, including the discovery of the antiproton. https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=NzJjNGQzbmtscDZuczZwbG9lZHJ0azZiYWwgbGJsLmdvdl80czRycmcxMmw2ZXFnNm5jbWMya3QwdmNnZ0Bn&tmsrc=lbl.gov_4s4rrg12l6eqg6ncmc2kt0vcgg%40group.calendar.google.com
The Director’s Awards program recognizes Lab employees’ significant contributions and achievements. Meg Rodriguez, head of Career Pathways, discusses the categories new to this year’s Director’s Awards and how the awards support the Lab’s mission. https://recognition.lbl.gov/award-categories/new-categories-for-directors-awards/
Professor Ashok Gadgil is the recipient of the inaugural Zuckerberg Water Prize for 2022. The award committee cites his outstanding leadership, vision, innovation, and lasting global impact in the field of water. The prize is established by Roy Zuckerberg, Senior Director of Goldman Sachs. https://water-summit.com/zuckerberg-water-prize/