January 2019 – July 2022
Workforce Development & Education seeks mentors for spring 2020 internships, which begin Jan. 13 and continue for 16 weeks. The deadline for offers is Dec. 20. Click for more information and instructions on reviewing applicants and selecting interns. https://education.lbl.gov/mentoring-programs/
Researchers from national labs interacted with high school seniors during the recent National Lab Day in Toledo, OH. Lab Director Mike Witherell (pictured with Representative Marcy Kaptur, U. of Toledo Eli Visbal, and a UC Berkeley studet) greeted the students, and Lab physicist Michael Barnett screened a planetarium show he produced. https://k12education.lbl.gov/news
In the latest “Coffee With Postdocs” blog, Venkitesh shares his scientific journey, the challenges faced while changing his professional field, and his passion to connect with his peers and the general public. http://postdoc.lbl.gov/2019/10/01/venkitesh-ayyar-computing-sciences/
Workforce Development & Education (WD&E) seeks mentors in scientific, engineering, and technical fields to work with undergraduates, teachers, and faculty collaborators. WD&E internship programs have fall and spring terms with a 16-week commitment, while the summer term has a 10-week commitment. https://education.lbl.gov/mentoring-programs/
The Lab’s K-12 program participated in STEM CON, an outreach event to showcase AI research at national labs. Visitors stopped by interactive booths to learn about virtual reality, computer programming, and data visualization. The event was part of the InnovationXLab AI Summit in Chicago this week. https://www.anl.gov/education/doe-stemcon-artificial-intelligence-compute-the-future
National NanoDay is Oct. 9 and to help celebrate, the Lab’s K-12 office and the Molecular Foundry are inviting Bay Area students to submit nano-related illustrations. The winning class will have their work printed and displayed at the Foundry. Have kids in school? Invite them to participate. http://bit.ly/NanoArt2019_schools
With an expanding number of students making educational visits, the Lab’s K-12 office upgraded the Bldg. 2-100B conference room. The space was painted a brighter color, and carpet was removed to accommodate hands-on activities. New tools were also purchased to enhance onsite workshops. https://k12education.lbl.gov/news
The Lawrence Hall of Science is looking for physicists interested in inspiring young people and helping them think about careers in STEM. Scientists will have their pictures and biographies included in a traveling exhibit focused on teaching fundamental physics principles to students grades K-8. https://k12education.lbl.gov/volunteer
The East Bay Innovation Awards celebrates and honors extraordinary institutions that contribute to the East Bay’s legacy of innovation. Categories include Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering & Design, Health/Life Sciences, Sustainability, and Technology. Deadline for nominations is Oct. 25. https://iawards.eastbayeda.org/
Workforce Development & Education will host its annual mentor recognition event on Thursday, Sept. 26, at 3:30 p.m. in the cafeteria dining hall. The event honors the Lab’s outstanding mentors and STEM partners and highlights accomplishments from the past year. https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=NW51b2U1YjRvc3JxcGNnbTJtNDZ0MmY1OGMgbGJsLmdvdl80czRycmcxMmw2ZXFnNm5jbWMya3QwdmNnZ0Bn&tmsrc=lbl.gov_4s4rrg12l6eqg6ncmc2kt0vcgg%40group.calendar.google.com