January 2019 – July 2022
In this video, Lab Director Witherell thanks all who took part in the Winter Food Bank Challenge. Lab employees raised $135,382, providing more than 360,000 meals to those in need. Congratulations to all who helped make this a success. https://youtu.be/S8XtkzpNHvs
The K-12 team will host an information session covering all our summer 2021 programming on Thursday, Jan. 14, at 11:00 a.m. Learn about our different programs and how you can volunteer, mentor, or support high school scholars. In-depth sessions for individual programs will be later in the month. https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=MmE2bmJiOGVwMzV0OHY3NjZzaHIzMTNndmcgbGJsLmdvdl80czRycmcxMmw2ZXFnNm5jbWMya3QwdmNnZ0Bn&tmsrc=lbl.gov_4s4rrg12l6eqg6ncmc2kt0vcgg%40group.calendar.google.com
Blood centers in California and across the U.S. have an urgent need for all blood types right now with the surge in COVID-19 cases and the disruption of regularly scheduled blood drives. Consider donating blood if you can. https://www.redcrossblood.org/
The Winter Food Bank Challenge, which ends this Friday, has been an incredible success. Lab teams have come together to raise over $123,008 for local food banks and provide hope and help for our neighbors during a time of great need. If you have the means, consider donating by this Friday, Jan. 8. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/holidays-the-lab/winter-food-bank-challenge
The Berkeley Lab community steps up to meet a critical need for our neighbors as food insecurity rises during the pandemic. Read more about what food banks face across the country and how all Lab employees can help our local food banks. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/holidays-the-lab/winter-food-bank-challenge/winter-food-bank-challenge-feeds-desperate-need
This summer, the Lab’s K-12 team will host high school girls for a week-long summer camp called SAGE-S. The camp seeks to encourage girls’ engagement in STEM. Planning committee members are being recruited for next year’s camp. A general volunteer info session will take place in January (date TBD). https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSejAO8IJy-0MLUeTRWOpBr3DdFSSiZLkfv46xQYrkKTrCWDag/viewform?gxids=7628
Grab your magnifying glass and your notepads! Watch this Live Science presentation to learn how Berkeley Lab physicists investigate the mysterious world of particle physics. They share the patterns and clues they use to detect particles as well as the tools they use to find them. https://youtu.be/Zna4X0dgx8w
Nakeiah Harrell has been promoted to the position of Workforce Development & Education internship manager where she will manage program operations, mentor support, and program development and management to elevate the Lab programs to prepare the next generation of STEM professionals. https://education.lbl.gov/
Join the K-12 Team on Tuesday, Dec. 15, from 10 to 11 a.m. for a volunteer information session to prepare for Summer 2021 high school internships. Participating mentors will receive an overview of the “Experiences in Research” program and will spend time developing project ideas. https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=N3NwaWFtbTd0ODZ1bDhwY2o2OGJpc2g0ZWEgbGJsLmdvdl80czRycmcxMmw2ZXFnNm5jbWMya3QwdmNnZ0Bn&tmsrc=lbl.gov_4s4rrg12l6eqg6ncmc2kt0vcgg%40group.calendar.google.com
Join your area team for the Winter Food Bank Challenge, benefitting the Alameda County Community Food Bank and the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano. The challenge runs now through Friday, Jan. 8. Top fundraising teams will win prizes. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/holidays-the-lab/winter-food-bank-challenge