January 2019 – July 2022
Laleh Cote’ has been promoted to a new position as the STEM Education Assessment Specialist for Workforce Development & Education (WD&E). In this role, she will conduct assessments of internship programs, science educational research, as well as program development and management. https://education.lbl.gov/
Interested in learning more about what Berkeley Lab is doing for veteran outreach and hiring? Attend the Lab’s virtual symposium on Thursday, June 4, 2020 from noon-1:00 p.m. to learn about outreach and hiring best practices for veterans and the Lab’s initiatives. https://diversity.lbl.gov/2020/05/27/veteran-outreach-and-hiring-symposium-june-4-2020/
For a fitting finale to Asian Pacific Heritage Month, enjoy media selections suggested by the Lab’s Asian employee activity associations: PBS videos, a YouTube piece on a Filipino serenading tradition, and Filipino martial arts. https://diversity.lbl.gov/2020/05/22/celebrating-asian-pacific-american-heritage-month-at-home/
DOE’s STEM Rising program is an initiative to inspire, educate, and spark an interest in STEM careers. The Lab’s Zach Marshall recounts what drew him to STEM, offers advice for others thinking about STEM, and shares what he does in his free time. https://youtu.be/0Gp1SqRpHTs
Laleh Coté and Colette Flood of the Lab’s Workforce Development & Education team have been funded through the Innovative Genomics Institute Rapid Response Research Fund to study virtual mentoring practices and the impacts of COVID-19 on the next generation of the scientific workforce. https://innovativegenomics.org/news/one-million-new-covid-19-research/
Berkeley Community Scholars, a nonprofit that helps Berkeley High School graduates from low-income families go to college, is seeking STEM mentors. Want to learn more? Submit a mentor interest form by Friday, June 12. https://berkeleyscholars.org/get-involved/mentor/
Join Lab Director Mike Witherell and three researchers from across the Lab on Thursday, June 4, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. for a community-facing virtual presentation about how the Lab is assisting in the national COVID-19 response. The event is open to the public but registration is required. https://lbnl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GPdk82vfQgq3eLoTtMDgWQ
Support local organizations and students by attending virtual volunteer events this month and next. Ask questions and review student work at research showcases, or support professional development by reviewing resumes. Learn more on the K-12 Education & Outreach website. https://k12education.lbl.gov/volunteer/community-opportunities
The K-12 Education and Outreach office invites staff and their families to join a live science demonstration and activity on 3D design and fabrication, and TinkerCAD software, on May 22 at 2 p.m. Visit streaming.lbl.gov to participate. A demo on stars and the galaxy will take place on May 29. https://k12education.lbl.gov/home-resources/live-science-series
Graduate students from across the nation will receive funding from the Office of Science Graduate Student Research Program to conduct part of their thesis research with a DOE scientist at their lab. Berkeley Lab will host six of these students. https://www.energy.gov/articles/doe-s-office-science-graduate-student-research-program-selects-62-outstanding-us-students