January 2019 – July 2022
Contacted by a friend in March about dire shortages of PPE, energy researcher Jessica Granderson drew on her mechanical engineering background to design face shields to help protect hospital staff from COVID-19. Their “Shield the Bay” volunteer effort has been highly successful and won funding. https://buildings.lbl.gov/news/article/granderson-helps-design-face-shields
The Lab’s K-12 STEM Education team is looking for speakers to volunteer for a new virtual career talk series. Talks will be scheduled bi-monthly on Fridays starting late fall. Upcoming topics are currently listed on the signup form, but new themes for early next year are welcome. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_XVLTCpyJ3jKLWyrOQFkDe-Pu88qOEJrXiXSZAX-01S0BeA/viewform
Need an intern for next year? Project descriptions for spring 2021 interns in scientific, engineering, and technical fields are due to Workforce Development & Education by Oct 16. Interested mentors can read the Applicant Review Guide on WD&E’s mentoring webpage. https://education.lbl.gov/mentoring-programs/
The K-12 STEM Education office invites Lab employees, families, and friends to join a live science demonstration and activity. On Friday, Oct 9, at 10 a.m., learn about nanoscience with Molecular Foundry staff. Participants are asked to register and download the worksheet beforehand. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/berkeley-lab-live-science-nanoscience-tickets-120571858675
Undergrad and graduate students in STEM majors researching at a DOE national laboratory are invited to apply for the Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship Program. The 10-week summer program provides a stipend, travel, and housing assistance. The application deadline is Jan. 8. https://orise.orau.gov/mlef/applicants/default.html
This fall, the Lab’s K-12 team is connecting Berkeley Lab staff with classrooms to share subject expertise, host career talks, and guide virtual tours. Join us on Oct. 1 at 10 a.m. for an info session about volunteering opportunities with our “Let’s Talk About STEM” program. https://www.google.com/calendar/event?eid=NGlscHJzNzE5cWhzcG04amlqYWMwY3I4ODIgbGJsLmdvdl80czRycmcxMmw2ZXFnNm5jbWMya3QwdmNnZ0Bn&ctz=America/Los_Angeles
If you’re looking for a fun and interactive way to help your kids learn this fall, check out the Lawrence Hall of Science’s new after-school science program. Expert educators will provide eight weeks of hands-on activities. Programs will begin the week of Oct. 19. Click to learn more and register. https://www.lawrencehallofscience.org/afterschool-science-online
Know any Bay Area educators? The K-12 Education office invites STEM educators to an open house this Saturday, Sept. 19, at 10 a.m. We’ll be reviewing our virtual education and outreach programs and discussing how we can best support STEM classrooms this fall. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/open-house-for-stem-educators-tickets-120243655009
Lab staff met the challenge laid down by SLAC and shared picks for science-related tomes via Twitter as part of yesterday’s #InternationalLiteracyDay yesterday. Moni Blum of the ALS suggested the primer pictured above for those with curious canines. Check out more recommendations. https://wakelet.com/wake/X6gxNFbXSobP4sYAd0G8x
As part of UNESCO’s social media campaign to promote literacy, Berkeley Lab has been challenged by Sanford Lab to recommend science-related books. You are invited to join in on social media to share your favorites. http://twitter.com/BerkeleyLab