January 2019 – July 2022
The Advanced Light Source and the Molecular Foundry are collecting clean, new or gently-worn coats for Alameda County Social Services. Employees who want to donate coats can bring them to drop-off boxes in the lobbies of Bldg. 6 or 67. The drive ends on Dec. 19. Last year, 93 coats were collected. https://als.lbl.gov/warm-coat-drive-at-the-als-and-molecular-foundry/
The Alameda County Food Bank is asking for donations of nonperishable food. Collection barrels are in the cafeteria (Building 54), Integrative Genomics Building (Bldg. 91), Wang Hall (Bldg. 59), ALS (Bldg. 6), and Molecular Foundry (Bldg. 67). The barrels will be in place now through Jan. 10.
The K-12 Office will host training on Dec. 19 for volunteers interested in taking BLISS Kits into the classroom. Trainings will be offered at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. and will cover science topics, science communication, and classroom management. Sessions are offered each month. Click to register. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfEWLE22Wc7VLRvsOmtqW86e10jehUD6VveC8LisupUsFIxUg/viewform
Berkeley Lab is capping its celebration of the International Year of the Periodic Table with a contest for high school students. Those who best describe their favorite element with words and a visual component can win a Lab tour for their entire class. Deadline for entries is extended to Dec. 16. https://periodictable.lbl.gov/contest
Emergency Management is sponsoring a series of training classes for Lab employees who want to become a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) member. CERT members receive training in basic first aid, light search and rescue operations, basic fire suppression, and transporting patients.
Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan, representing California’s 16th District, met with scientists this week to learn about research to strengthen the bioeconomy, advance sustainable water solutions, and protect air quality. Branden Brough described some of the research at the Molecular Foundry. https://a16.asmdc.org/
Nov. 8 is National STEM Day, a day to encourage students to prepare for careers in science, technology, engineering, and math. The Lab has many volunteer opportunities for you to work with students. Check out the current Lab K-12 volunteer activities. https://k12education.lbl.gov/volunteer
The Red Cross bloodmobile will be in the cafeteria parking lot on Thursday, Nov. 14, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Click to schedule an appointment (code is “LBL”). Walk-ins are welcome if space is available. https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?order=DATE&range=10&zipSponsor=lbl
Lab researchers interested in strengthening their science communication skills, gain experience in educational settings, and connect with the local community are invited to apply for the Berkeley Lab Scholars program. https://k12education.lbl.gov/berkeley-lab-teaching-scholars
Applications for Workforce Development & Education summer 2020 internships are now open. Undergrads, post baccalaureates, graduate students, and faculty must apply by Jan. 9. SULI eligibility now includes grad students. Mentors should prep project descriptions and encourage students to apply.