January 2019 – July 2022
DOE and the Kavli Foundation’s Science Public Engagement Partnership is convening a virtual conference July 27-28 focused on the why, what, and how of engaging the public in basic science. The Lab’s 90th-anniversary campaign will be featured as a case study at the Poster Session on Day 2. https://scipep.org/conference/
The Office of Government and Community Relations (GCR) has a new site highlighting the team’s critical work. The GCR office is a resource for the entire Lab, helping educate government and community partners about the Lab’s research, institutional, and good neighbor goals. https://gcr.lbl.gov/
In this Midday Science Café, hear from two researchers seeking innovative ways to combat climate change through carbon removal. Join the next Midday Science Café on July 15 at noon to learn more. https://lbnl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XFWNgumeTgucXu9tboyZ0Q
Join the K-12 team on Fridays in July at 10 a.m. as they discuss career opportunities and research topics. This Friday, the talk will cover advice for students as they navigate internships at the high school, community college, and undergraduate levels. Register in advance. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/summer-stem-career-talks-tickets-161683404415
Lab employees are invited to drop in for informal virtual lunch discussions to share their professional experiences with students who will be taking part in the Experiences in Research and Berkeley Lab Director’s Apprenticeship Programs hosted by the Government and Community Relations Office. https://doodle.com/poll/yqcfiuwe8br22nk9?utm_source=poll&utm_medium=link
In this video replay, discover how the art of DJing in Hip Hop culture and STEM intertwine in collaboration with physicist Carl Haber, Bay Area artist Jahi, and Berkeley Lab’s own DJ Miles Green. Learn about the physics behind vinyl records and their impact in the history of Hip Hop culture. https://streaming.lbl.gov/video-library
Scientific Adventures for Girls needs help assembling STEM kits for the 550 students they expect to take part in STEM education opportunities this fall. Help assemble kits at home in July. Volunteer orientation is June 29 and volunteers can pick up supplies between July 6 through 9. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScLZPJZCWkrOzRFJ9r8A1Y5-nuZz50EM8nSzt9hPpq3GH0MZA/viewform
Alex Kim, a Lab physicist and engineer, shares his previous experience as a Lab Ambassador and the value he has received from this program in expanding his knowledge, skills, and even recruiting talent to the Lab. Learn more about the Ambassador program in a June 24 workshop. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/weareberkeleylab/reaching-out/alex-kim
Learn about the Lab Ambassador program at 12 p.m. on Thursday, June 24, 2021. This session will share the benefits of being a brand ambassador promoting Berkeley Lab as an employer of choice through our research, IDEA principles, career advancement, ERGs, and community-building efforts. https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=M2E5ZmFpODJnNWFlb3AxYTgyOGJtb3BwaTYgbGJsLmdvdl80czRycmcxMmw2ZXFnNm5jbWMya3QwdmNnZ0Bn&tmsrc=lbl.gov_4s4rrg12l6eqg6ncmc2kt0vcgg%40group.calendar.google.com
Helping an intern discover their own potential can be as exciting as mapping faraway galaxies. SULI intern Chris Storfer’s work with David Schlegel and Xiaosheng Huang in 2019 helped him discover more about the DESI Legacy Imaging Surveys and himself. https://education.lbl.gov/2021/06/02/mapping-galaxies-of-possibilities/