January 2019 – July 2022
EX-Ls, Berkeley Lab’s retiree association, is pleased to present a talk by Dr. Peggy Norris on the Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF) and its connections to California and Berkeley Lab through the lenses of history, science, and education. Join the talk on Thursday, May 20 at 1 p.m. https://berkeley.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJctf-msrjouHdDPGwTYQVxYmidZZqQfrQgu
How can we improve machine learning to better solve complex scientific problems? By advancing methods that are built to handle sophisticated algorithms and the 3D geometry of physical systems. Tune in on Thursday, May 20, at noon to learn from two researchers tackling these challenges. https://lbnl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BhU5QsNwSZaDhK1U5I6hVA
This kid-friendly, Earth Day-themed Live Science talk and demo, which the Lab’s K-12 group hosted last month, features Joint Genome Institute (JGI) scientists discussing the importance of microbes, and a panel of students shares their experiences as JGI interns. https://youtu.be/4gqTzpKS_eU
This year, Bring a Kid to Work Day has gone virtual. The K-12 team hosts a May 22 Family STEM Fest, featuring fun activities to do at home. Those who register by May 10 can drive up to Blackberry Gate between 1 and 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 15, to pick up a give-away bag and some ice cream. https://k12education.lbl.gov/family-stem-fest
The Lab has launched a centralized safety information website at safetyhub.lbl.gov. It is a comprehensive site for employees to find resources, contact lists, and videos related to safety. Bookmark this site for use throughout your workday. http://safetyhub.lbl.gov/
An information session will be held on May 6 at 11:30 a.m. for those interested in volunteering for Science Accelerating Girls’ Engagement in STEM (SAGE), a weeklong summer camp for high school students hosted by national labs to share a vision of life in STEM professions. https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=NmNtM3YybzUxajkzcW5yMjVrZTFmbmRzamUgbGJsLmdvdl80czRycmcxMmw2ZXFnNm5jbWMya3QwdmNnZ0Bn&tmsrc=lbl.gov_4s4rrg12l6eqg6ncmc2kt0vcgg%40group.calendar.google.com
Support the next generation of future scientists by attending an intern poster session hosted by Workforce Development & Education on April 28, 10 a.m. to noon. The work of 24 undergraduate and post-baccalaureate interns will be highlighted. Register to attend this virtual event. https://event.fourwaves.com/springpostersession2021/registration
Join this kid-friendly, Earth Day-themed Live Science talk and demo on April 23 at 2 p.m. Joint Genome Institute (JGI) scientists will explain the importance of microbes, and a panel of students will share their experiences as JGI interns. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/berkeley-lab-live-science-exploring-earth-tickets-150785558665
For anyone involved in Community & Diversity Outreach efforts, join this new webinar series. You can learn about outreach fundamentals and best practices at noon on April 22. Attendees will receive course credit. Completion of all outreach webinars will result in an outreach certificate from HR. https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=N2JjZGw0bGk4bmZwZjNma3J0dHI4bDJzajIgbGJsLmdvdl80czRycmcxMmw2ZXFnNm5jbWMya3QwdmNnZ0Bn&tmsrc=lbl.gov_4s4rrg12l6eqg6ncmc2kt0vcgg%40group.calendar.google.com
Water and energy, two intricately connected systems, are critical to California’s future due to increasing urbanization and climate change. In this Midday Science Cafe, hear from two researchers studying the connection between water and energy. The event begins at noon on Thursday, April 15. https://lbnl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_E9oXn0tZTn2rr7wD_d1VLg