January 2019 – July 2022
Interested in volunteering with the Lab? Hear from recent Lab volunteers about why they do it, how volunteering helps our community, and the intangible gifts volunteers receive in return. Learn more about the Lab’s volunteer programs: https://gcr.lbl.gov/volunteer https://youtu.be/ih2JlaTXr80
The Office of Government and Community Relations is hosting a virtual Volunteer Appreciation Event on Oct. 7 at 11:30 a.m. Come celebrate all the volunteers who dedicated their time for various community and K-12 activities. Register in advance using the link in the calendar invite. https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/r/eventedit/copy/NWU5dXFwZGNyaHZrYmxjZWYyMG1vNmprOWcgbGJsLmdvdl80czRycmcxMmw2ZXFnNm5jbWMya3QwdmNnZ0Bn
The East Bay Economic Development Alliance (East Bay EDA) has selected Berkeley Lab as its 2021 Legacy Award winner for our 90-year history of groundbreaking innovation. The Lab will be recognized at a virtual ceremony on Oct. 14. at 3:30 p.m. Register for a member ticket to tune into the event https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2021-east-bay-innovation-awards-tickets-168349581129
Learn how to build your household’s plan for extreme fire weather, as well as firestorms, and then use the plan in a virtual fire weather and evacuation drill with residents, students, and others across the City of Berkeley on Oct. 8 and 9. Learn more here. https://www.cityofberkeley.info/City_Manager/Press_Releases/2021/2021-09-24_Oct__8-9_Citywide_Virtual_Drill__leaving_for_Extreme_Fire_Weather,_Evacuating_for_Firestorm.aspx
The Berkeley Lab K-12 STEM team successfully hosted five programs this summer that extended STEM education and opportunities to 2,500 teachers and students, while also providing enriching volunteer opportunities to over 250 Berkeley Lab staff and scientists. Read more and become a Lab volunteer. https://photostories.lbl.gov/a-summer-of-stem?source=share-berkeleylab
Join volunteers on Saturday, Sept. 18, to help clean up trash and plastic pollution at local beaches, bays, and waterways during Coastal Cleanup Day. Pre-register online as an individual or group, or register in person on the day of the event. Visit the site to learn more. https://www.coastal.ca.gov/publiced/ccd/ccd.html
In this month’s Midday Science Café, you’ll meet two scientists who are dedicated to understanding wildfire health risks and improving public health protection. Join the next Midday Science Café on Sept.16 at noon to learn more. https://lbnl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_znvLUNVkReCi3cW-r8Ypjw
Tell us what motivates you to volunteer and why you enjoy sharing your time. Help inspire the Berkeley Lab community by sharing your story with us. https://forms.gle/j3LPpMg3vovJUiaKA
How could storing carbon underground improve our environment? Thanks to the Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship (MLEF), three interns spent their summer researching this question and many others. Read more on Workforce Development & Education’s website. https://education.lbl.gov/2021/08/19/mlef-interns-dig-into-geoscientific-research/
Early in August interns shared their research during a Workforce Development & Education poster session. Many reported that their work allowed them to gain a solid foundation in the field, build a professional connection, and make friends. Check out the recap of the event on WD&E’s website. https://education.lbl.gov/2021/08/19/investigating-a-future-in-stem-recapping-wdes-2021-summer-poster-session/