January 2019 – July 2022
This year’s Women @ the Lab award ceremony is Tuesday, March 30, at 3 p.m. where 15 talented and dedicated employees will be honored for their work and achievements. There will also be panel breakout sessions following the award ceremony. Register today. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScoZmkHsBq-35WCRTTAeJvG9lryjPUK41q-HZebcinHYfm3fA/viewform
All Lab employees are invited to attend the first official membership meeting of the Latin American & Native American Employee Resource Group (formerly the LANA Association) on March 17 at noon. Participants can learn more about the LANA ERG and its activities and meet other Lab staff. https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=OHAxcDZtZGR0OHM3anFuNDU0YjNwbDNuY3MgbGJsLmdvdl80czRycmcxMmw2ZXFnNm5jbWMya3QwdmNnZ0Bn&tmsrc=lbl.gov_4s4rrg12l6eqg6ncmc2kt0vcgg%40group.calendar.google.com
The Lab is home to many who come from or identify with Ireland. A new group, Berkeley Lab Irish Community, has been formed to share research and cultural events with those who are interested. There are several upcoming events, just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. https://forms.gle/krNiUPpL8iz84mNc9
The National Academies released a report — The Impact of COVID-19 on the Careers of Women in Academic Science, Engineering, and Medicine — that explores how the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the careers of women in STEM in 2020 and considers how these disruptions might shape their future progress. https://www.nationalacademies.org/news/2021/03/emerging-evidence-indicates-covid-19-pandemic-has-negatively-impacted-women-in-academic-stemm-fields-endangering-progress-made-in-recent-years
It’s that time again when talented members of the Lab community come together to entertain their colleagues at Open Mic. The next event takes place Friday, March 19, at 4:30 p.m. Do you have a skill or ability to share? If so, be brave and sign up; the audience is supportive of all skill levels.😊 https://diversity.lbl.gov/2021/03/02/berkeley-labs-9th-open-mic-friday-march-19-2021/
The Energy Technologies Area IDEA Working Group hosts a talk on “Bringing Data to Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity” on Thursday, March 11, at noon. Chad Topaz of QSIDE will discuss his organization’s application of mathematics, data science, and computation to social justice. https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=MWMwNjQzYjI4aHVxanNwMTR0ZjlpOGF1dDQgbGJsLmdvdl80czRycmcxMmw2ZXFnNm5jbWMya3QwdmNnZ0Bn&tmsrc=lbl.gov_4s4rrg12l6eqg6ncmc2kt0vcgg%40group.calendar.google.com
Women Scientists & Engineers Council Executive Sponsors Horst Simon and Susan Hubbard share how you can celebrate Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, such as the upcoming Women @ the Lab ceremony and other networking events. Learn more. https://diversity.lbl.gov/2021/03/05/march-is-womens-history-month-a-letter-from-horst-simon-susan-hubbard/
Did you know Women’s History Month began as a local celebration in Santa Rosa, California? The Women Scientists and Engineers Council has created Zoom backgrounds to celebrate Women’s History Month. Pick your favorite and use it at your next meeting and the various commemorative events in March. https://diversity.lbl.gov/2021/02/26/womens-history-month-zoom-backgrounds/
Since 2008, the Women Scientists and Engineers Council (WSEC) has embarked on a number of initiatives to make the Lab a better place to work, particularly for families. Ina Reichel, WSEC chair, shares her vision for the council and organization. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/the-next-90/imagine-the-future/wsec
The policy, networking, and empowerment activities within the Women Scientists and Engineers Council (WSEC) contribute in many ways to Berkeley Lab’s mission. Susan Hubbard, WSEC Executive Co-Sponsor, discusses the group’s priorities and partnerships. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/the-next-90/experience-the-present/wsec