January 2019 – July 2022
Berkeley Lab supports more than 10,000 jobs in the Bay Area and nearly 20,000 jobs across the country, according to a new economic impact study. https://newscenter.lbl.gov/2021/03/08/berkeley-lab-supports-jobs/
The K-12 STEM Education office invites Berkeley Lab employees, families, and friends to a Live Science talk and demonstration on Friday, March 5, at 2 p.m. Join chefs and scientists for a live cooking demonstration and learn how microbes help out in the kitchen. https://k12education.lbl.gov/programs/virtual/live-science
If you can’t see it, how do you study it? Two researchers are on a quest to understand the properties of dark energy, which makes up 68% of the universe, and how to measure it. Learn about dark energy and its importance to science by watching a replay of this Feb. 18 Midday Science Cafe. https://youtu.be/-UpqULo2ezk
The Contra Costa Science Fair is looking for judges to evaluate project boards and conduct interviews for its March 12 event. The goal is to provide every child the opportunity to present with multiple judges. Volunteers are required to serve for the entire day-long event. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSebWoCUKuEiaAk8t4sve7XBXRVC8nDgyeuVZSvn4sCjbdG3QQ/viewform
Local food banks are saying thank you for the more than $135,000 contributed by Berkeley Lab employees in December and January, enough for 270,000 meals. Volunteers and donations are still needed. https://stratcomm-elements.lbl.gov/2021/02/23/135000-thank-yous/
This year, Berkeley High School’s annual College and Career week activities will be virtual and span the entire month of March. Professionals are sought to attend panels explaining their background, current work, and answer questions. Panels will take place at 2 p.m. throughout March. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1kHUStkMXxZUJTYLTOqQ3sgGT7ilH20MneemGwJA1lj8/viewform?edit_requested=true
The Lab’s 10th annual Nuclear Science Day for Scouts event takes place Saturday, Feb. 27. This virtual event is designed for Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts to learn about nuclear science. Volunteers are needed to help with hosting activities, grading worksheets, and supporting logistics. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSekmV7E8aaHCOjgWpzMmJGK-LggANCXSOLGDE72g9_FbHe0SA/viewform
The K-12 team is launching a new series of virtual career talks for young scientists. The first talk on mentor-mentee relationships occurs on Feb. 25 at 2 p.m. with scientists from the ALS and JBEI. Share this important series with family and friends who have students interested in STEM careers. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stem-career-talks-tickets-137858260769
Michael Brandt, Deputy Lab Director and Chief Operating Officer, is the executive sponsor of the African American Employee Resource Group (AAERG). He shares his thoughts on how the AAERG supports the Lab’s mission and discusses the priorities of this vibrant organization. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/the-next-90/experience-the-present/african-american-erg
One of the Lab’s colorful shuttles was the first vehicle on the newly named Kala Bagai Way in downtown Berkeley. The two-block stretch, which is the fork in Shattuck Avenue between University Avenue and Center Street, was named for one of Berkeley’s first South Asian residents. http://www.downtownberkeley.com/kalabagai/