January 2019 – July 2022
In a recent Zoom meeting, Center for Computational Sciences and Engineering researchers discussed how they’re maintaining their science and their sanity as they adapt to social distancing. Some of them shared what their work and life is like during shelter-in-place in this Facebook post. https://bit.ly/CCSEprofiles
Last Wednesday, the White House announced a 60-day suspension of entry for U.S.immigrants. On detailed review, this order appears to apply to a limited number of pending immigrant applications. Read more about how the order affects the Lab. https://stratcomm-elements.lbl.gov/2020/04/27/how-new-u-s-immigration-restriction-might-affect-lab/
Bay Area food banks are facing an unprecedented demand for services. Teams from the Integrative Genomics Building, Biosciences, Emery Station East, ALS, Computing Sciences, and Molecular Foundry are in a “friendly” competition to support the food banks. Learn how you can cheer on your favorite team. https://stratcomm-elements.lbl.gov/2020/04/23/berkeley-lab-teams-raise-the-flag-to-feed-the-hungry/
Custodial leads Javier Hernandez (right) and Peter Montoya always take pride in their contributions to the Lab. Now, they are taking care of everyone as part of a specially trained deep cleaning crew. https://stratcomm-elements.lbl.gov/2020/04/20/last-to-leave-facilities-hernandez-and-montoya-deep-clean-so-you-can-shine/
On Tuesday, April 21, over 1,700 Lab citizens joined together in a virtual Town Hall with senior leaders. While most of the questions were answered live, there were a few that didn’t get answered due to lack of time. Here they are. https://stratcomm-elements.lbl.gov/2020/04/27/your-answers-to-the-labs-town-hall-questions/
Berkeley Lab’s Deputy Director for Research Horst Simon was recently interviewed by Forbes for a video report that explored the role high-performance computing is taking in COVID-19 research. https://youtu.be/n2Jdi8VcdyY
Comparison of the mortality rate in Italy’s older population from March 2020 to previous years will be presented on Thursday, April 23, at 4 p.m. by Lab researchers from the Physics Division. The analysis may provide an indicator of the mortality rate due to COVID-19 in the United States. https://www.google.com/calendar/event?eid=NW9sYzBrNHZvc2k0dTFyNGw1bmNncjA5cTRfMjAyMDA0MjNUMjMwMDAwWiBsYmwuZ292XzRzNHJyZzEybDZlcWc2bmNtYzJrdDB2Y2dnQGc&ctz=America/Los_Angeles
The Lab’s efforts to address big scientific challenges with multidisciplinary teams of experts and five national user facilities (including the ALS, pictured) is now being called into action to accelerate the global response to COVID-19. A new website highlights research taking place at the Lab. https://covid.lbl.gov/Berkeley-Lab-COVID-19-Research
Over 1,750 people joined together in a Lab-wide virtual Town Hall on Tuesday to hear the latest information on how the Lab is supporting COVID-19 research and the Lab’s plan to transition back to full operations. Leaders also took questions on telework, safety, and childcare. Watch the replay. https://streaming.lbl.gov/video-library
Effective immediately, to comply with an order by the Alameda County Health Department, you must wear a face cover when working in or walking through common areas of the Lab such as hallways, stairways, and elevators. Exceptions include if you are alone in a personal office or alone in a vehicle. https://stratcomm-elements.lbl.gov/2020/04/21/use-of-face-covers-at-the-lab/