January 2019 – July 2022
Studying the complex climate change systems drives scientists to explore the Amazon, simulate with supercomputers, and heed the long-suppressed knowledge of indigenous communities. Hear from researchers who study these phenomena during Live Science on Friday, Jan. 21. Register in advance. https://k12education.lbl.gov/programs/virtual/live-science
Local food banks, and their clients, are saying thank you for the $114,029 raised by Berkeley Lab employees in December and January. While those funds translate to 228,000 meals, volunteers and donations are still needed. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/food-bank-2021/home
The Berkeley Lab Director’s Apprenticeship Program is a project-based high school apprenticeship program providing opportunities for students in STEM to engage with the Lab’s scientific community. We’re looking for Lab scientists and staff to join monthly workshops and to engage with students. https://lbl.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=651365
The Government & Community Relations team is launching a new monthly series, “Community Connections Lunch Hour.” Tune in on Thursday, Jan. 13, at noon to learn how they are bringing science and community together and what you can do to help. https://gcr.lbl.gov/community/community-connections-lunch-hour
Thanks to a surge of donations yesterday — over $5,000! — Lab teams have raised $111,685 so far. Can we reach $115K? Today is the final day to donate. Click here to learn more and to make a donation. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/food-bank-2021/home
Experiences in Research is a 6-week internship for high school students to work on cutting edge projects alongside experts at the Lab. We are looking for projects/mentors from both STEM and STEM adjacent fields. Click to learn more about the program and how to submit project proposals. https://k12education.lbl.gov/programs/high-school/experiences-in-research/mentoring
Help Pinole Valley High School students improve their resumes this winter. Employees of all backgrounds are invited to critique resumes during January. Volunteers must sign up by Jan. 7 and will have two weeks to read and review resumes for students. https://lbl.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=646872
Did you know that our food bank partners serve over 310,000 people every month, supplying much-needed staples, produce, and dairy to clients across three counties? Lab teams have raised $92,343 for local food banks so far. Every dollar counts. The winter food bank challenge ends on Jan. 7. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/food-bank-2021/home
The American Red Cross, which provides about 40 percent of the nation’s blood supply, is experiencing its worst blood shortage in over a decade. If you can, consider donating blood. Learn more and find appointment links here. https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/blood-supplies-are-dangerously-low-consider-making-donation-now
Every dollar raised in the Lab’s food bank challenge helps provide two healthy meals. Money raised in virtual drives allows food banks to buy milk, eggs, and produce, as well as pantry staples that have skyrocketed in price. Consider donating today. Click here for details and donation links. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/food-bank-2021/home