January 2019 – July 2022
From holiday string lights to the sun in the sky, light is everywhere – but what really is light? Join us Dec. 15, at 3 p.m. to get all your questions about light answered by Berkeley Lab scientists Baishakhi Bose, Mayank Sabharwal, and Yu Gao. Click for a materials list and registration link. https://k12education.lbl.gov/programs/elementary-school
The K-12 STEM Education & Outreach team invites Lab employees, families, and friends to join the next Live Science virtual event. Explore the intersection of beat-making and coding, with a focus on the beat machine and the origins of Boom Bap. Register ahead of time through the linked website. https://k12education.lbl.gov/programs/virtual/live-science
The Winter Food Bank Challenge is back! Join the Lab community to support the Alameda County Community Food Bank and the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano Counties. Click for details, including team donation links. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/food-bank-2021/home
In 2020 the Lab community raised over $135,000 for local food banks. We’re coming together to do it again! More details will come soon from your leaders and in Elements. Bookmark this page. 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 Lab experts. We are looking for projects/mentors from STEM and STEM adjacent fields. Join the K-12 team Dec. 9 at 11 a.m. for a program overview and workshop to develop project ideas. https://lbl.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=638525
The Lab is seeking volunteers for Metas STEM Day to help students learn coding basics using Scratch or to facilitate a virtual escape room. A 45-minute prep meeting may also be required for new volunteers. Workshop times and sign-up links are through the new volunteer portal, Galaxy Digital. https://lbl.galaxydigital.com/
In this month’s Midday Science Café, we’ll zoom in on the communities of tiny organisms that live everywhere, from the leaves of plants to the guts of tropical fish, and do everything, from connecting neighborhoods of plants to creating renewable energy. Join us on Nov. 18 at noon to learn more. https://gcr.lbl.gov/community/midday-cafe
How do scientists stay safe when they work with poisonous fumes and powerful acids? Karla Arredondo and Ladan Khandel from Environment, Health & Safety will share how they help scientists carry out their research safely. For K-6 audiences. Click the link for activity details and to register. https://k12education.lbl.gov/programs/elementary-school
Thirteen interns from UC Merced spent eight weeks this summer working virtually with JGI mentors to investigate research projects, hone science presentation skills, and participate in professional development activities. Learn more about each intern’s experience and accomplishments. https://jgi.doe.gov/2021-jgi-uc-merced-interns-share-experiences/
The application period for the Summer 2022 internship programs is now open. These nine-week entirely virtual summer programs provide a stipend and housing supplement. Applicants should apply no later than Jan. 12, 2022. Read on for more information. https://education.lbl.gov/internships/