January 2019 – July 2022
Senior faculty scientist and Joint BioEnergy Institute CEO Jay Keasling has been named a 2021 Distinguished Scientist Fellow. Keasling was recognized for his “national scientific leadership in synthetic biology that has advanced DOE’s strategy in renewable energy.” https://newscenter.lbl.gov/2021/09/23/jay-keasling-doe-fellow-award/
Two Lab scientists, astrophysicist Saul Perlmutter and climate scientist Inez Fung, have been appointed to the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST). PCAST advises the President on matters involving policy affecting science, technology, and innovation. https://newscenter.lbl.gov/2021/09/22/scientists-appointed-to-pcast/
Three Lifetime Achievement awards and 70 employees in nine award categories will be celebrated Thursday, Nov. 18, at 12 p.m. at the 10th annual Director’s Awards, the top honor bestowed on Lab employees for excellence. See this year’s honorees and save the date. https://recognition.lbl.gov/2021-laureates/
Early career researchers interested in the DOE Early Career Research Program are invited to attend a virtual roundtable and networking event on Sep. 27 at 4 p.m. Director Mike Witherell, Deputy Director Carol Burns, and a panel of past awardees will share success strategies. https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=NDg1aXRianNlMHVodmc3aTRmYXJ0cjkzdTcgbGJsLmdvdl80czRycmcxMmw2ZXFnNm5jbWMya3QwdmNnZ0Bn&tmsrc=lbl.gov_4s4rrg12l6eqg6ncmc2kt0vcgg%40group.calendar.google.com
DOE is now accepting proposals for the FY 2022 Office of Science Early Career Research Program (ECRP). This highly prestigious program supports early career researchers at DOE national labs with up to $2.5 million over five years to pursue their research. View requirements and attend the roundtable. http://ecrp.lbl.gov/
This year’s finalists had a chance to sit down with science comedian Brian Malow to discuss their background, research, and SLAM talk. Learn more about each finalist as they share their experiences at Berkeley Lab and the path that led them to the SLAM. Tune in on Sept 23 at 3:00 p.m. for the event. https://slam.lbl.gov/
Six esteemed judges from UC, non-profit, and Berkeley Lab communities are ready to decide the first, second, and third place winners from the 12 SLAM finalists. Who will take home the grand prize this year? Attend the live virtual event and see the finalists go head-to-head! https://slam.lbl.gov/2021-slam-finalists/2021-judges
Markita Landry, a faculty scientist in Molecular Biophysics and Integrated Bioimaging, has been awarded the 2022 Vilcek Prize for Creative Promise in Biomedical Science. Landry’s work centers on neurotransmitter signaling—a fundamental component in psychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders. https://biosciences.lbl.gov/2021/09/13/markita-landry-awarded-vilcek-prize/
Twelve finalists take the virtual stage in the fourth annual Berkeley Lab Research SLAM on Thursday, Sept. 23, at 3:00 p.m. Each finalist will have 3-minutes to present their research topic to a non-specialist audience. Winners will be announced at the end of the live event. https://slam.lbl.gov/
Berkeley Lab’s ongoing building commissioning (OCx) team received a 2021 Department of Energy Sustainability Award in the “Strategic Partnerships” category for its innovative approach and collaboration between Sustainability Berkeley Lab and Facilities to save energy and water in buildings. https://sbl.lbl.gov/category/news/#Two%20DOE%20Awards%20for%20Energy%20%26amp%3B%20Water%20Management