January 2019 – July 2022
Learn about the process of discovering, or creating, new elements. So far, Berkeley Lab has helped discover 16 elements on the periodic table! Are we close to finding another? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=seQrINKwcdg&feature=youtu.be
Ring in the Year of the Ox with a story from the Asian Art Museum about the animals in the lunar year zodiac. Don’t forget the popcorn (or dumplings)! https://youtu.be/3vWYZoPUsHA
Take a peek inside one of the Lab’s many world-class science facilities with a “deep dive” virtual tour. Sign up for a tour of the Molecular Foundry (Feb. 17) or the ALS (Feb. 24), as well as other facilities in March and April. General tours are available as well…the next one is Feb. 26. https://berkeleylabnext90.lbl.gov/connect/tours/
Workforce Development & Education seeks mentors for summer 2021 internships, which begin June 1 and continue for ten weeks. The deadline for offers is April 1. Click for more information and instructions on reviewing applicants and selecting interns. https://education.lbl.gov/mentoring-programs/
The K-12 STEM Education office invites Berkeley Lab employees, families, and friends to join us for a Live Science talk and demonstration on Friday, Feb. 5, at 2 p.m. Learn about the Lab’s history of element discovery and the future of element research. Download the worksheet beforehand. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/berkeley-lab-live-science-the-element-of-discovery-tickets-135409839475
Due to COVID-19 restrictions on gatherings, Berkeley Lab is offering virtual tours of its facilities to the public. These are pre-scheduled, live, interactive, one-hour long sessions presented by Lab staff and scientists. Register to learn about the Lab’s history, discoveries, and COVID-19 research. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/berkeley-lab-virtual-public-tour-tickets-38961393577
The Director’s Apprenticeship Program is a five-week summer program hosted by the K-12 team for high school students to develop skills, learn about research, and create a STEM network. Attend the volunteer info session on Wednesday, Feb. 3, at noon to learn how you can support the program. https://www.google.com/calendar/event?eid=M2ZwdGk3dWNlazF2OTQ0ZnAzcWR0ZTB1aHAgbGJsLmdvdl80czRycmcxMmw2ZXFnNm5jbWMya3QwdmNnZ0Bn&ctz=America/Los_Angeles
The Berkeley Lab Ambassador Program strives to advance the Lab’s efforts to increase diverse representation through participating in diversity conferences, career fairs, and networking events. Sign up to be an ambassador and support one of the upcoming talent outreach events this year. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfOaXpw2t4Wq8SoB0hEeFf0QmcOCxxCWQGec-AfdJQSO28vbQ/viewform
The Teaching Scholars Program helps postdocs and early career scientists strengthen their science communication skills and gain experience in education. Learn about the program and how to join the 2021 cohort at an info session on Wednesday, Jan. 27, at noon. https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=NWF0bG1ybzY1cGJuNmF0bW44am50ZmR1aDIgbGJsLmdvdl80czRycmcxMmw2ZXFnNm5jbWMya3QwdmNnZ0Bn&tmsrc=lbl.gov_4s4rrg12l6eqg6ncmc2kt0vcgg%40group.calendar.google.com
Scientific Adventures for Girls and the Lab’s K-12 team are partnering on a climate and weather-themed family science night for elementary grade level scientists on Jan 28. at 5:30 p.m. STEAM kit availability is limited so register now. Lab attendees will receive a material list. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/groundhog-day-season-science-tickets-131650108017