January 2019 – July 2022
Employees interested in demonstrating science in local classrooms are invited to attend one of two trainings on Friday, Sept. 27, one at 9 a.m. and the other at 1 p.m. The sessions will cover specific science topics, communication, and classroom management. https://k12education.lbl.gov/volunteer
Last Sunday, more than 25 employees volunteered at Berkeley Lab’s booth at the Solano Stroll, the largest street festival in the East Bay. Hundreds of visitors stopped by the booth to learn about the Lab and interact with hands on activities.
Forty veterans from NPower, a program that helps military veterans develop technology career skills, recently participated in workshops at the Lab as part of the annual Veterans’ Day on the Job, a program sponsored by the Lab’s DEI Office, the Veterans Employee Resource Group, and HR. https://diversity.lbl.gov/2019/09/10/military-veterans-learn-job-hunting-skills-at-lab/
Are you considering going electric? Attend a National Drive Electric Week event in Berkeley on Saturday, Sept. 14, to discover the latest in electric and plug-in hybrid cars and e-bikes, talk to local EV drivers, and learn about credits, rebates, grants, and loans that make plug-in cars affordable. https://driveelectricweek.org/event.php?eventid=1630
High school students who interned at Berkeley Lab through the Biotech Partners program recently presented their research projects at the BRAVO! end-of-summer poster competition. Ysabel David, who nterned in the Biosciences Area, won the Best Overall Category. https://biosciences.lbl.gov/2019/08/14/a-winning-year-for-biotech-partners-interns-in-the-biosciences-area/
Help facilitate STEM activities with kids ages 1 through 7 during the 4th annual STEM @ Fairyland on Friday, Sept. 20, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Volunteers will teach participants how to make great observations and be a good scientist. Training will take place before the event. Click to register. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScFgOnWyAIi_V5bM_eNUvp_2CIzoXImVRzDuurxGpxhzv5atg/viewform
With students now returning to school, the Lab’s K-12 office is looking for volunteers to work with high schoolers visiting the Lab, and bring STEM activities into local elementary and middle school classrooms. Click for more information and to sign up for the K-12 newsletter. https://k12education.lbl.gov/volunteer
Hood College professor Xinlian Liu is at Berkeley Lab this summer as part of the Visiting Faculty Program, which enables teachers to work with researchers at national labs. Liu is exploring the integration of computer science and humanities studies. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uG8NsMrORM85Mi7a_U_u4baKqZW6bUKZ/view?usp=sharing
The City of Berkeley is holding a series of wildfire evacuation drills for residents of the Berkeley hills. The drills will be Sunday mornings from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Aug. 4, 11, and 25. The drills may increase traffic around Berkeley and the Lab. Interested residents can sign up by July 31. https://www.cityofberkeley.info/City_Manager/Press_Releases/2019/2019-07-23_Sign_up_for_City-led_wildfire_evacuation_drills_in_August.aspx
Workforce Development & Education is seeking mentors for its fall internship program, which runs August 26 through Dec. 6. August 6 is the last day to make offers. Click for more information on mentoring, as well as instructions on reviewing applicants and selecting interns. https://education.lbl.gov/volunteer-opportunities/mentoring-programs/