January 2019 – July 2022
Since its founding in 2008, the Women Scientists and Engineers Council (WSEC) has worked with Berkeley Lab’s IDEA Office and Human Resources Division to empower women scientists and engineers and make the Lab a more family-friendly environment. https://berkeleylab.exposure.co/celebrate-the-pastnbspwomen-scientists-engineers-council?source=share-berkeleylab
The Lab’s African American ERG hosted its 4th Annual Black History Month Celebration last week, with remarks from Lab COO Michael Brandt, Black history poetry readings, and more. See what you missed, or experience this wonderful event again. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IW9w7d7j8BFeyuKZP-btV-yOzl05ra5l/view
The resilience talk by AAERG founder Colette Flood during Black History Month lit a fire of inspiration in Miles Green. He crafted a video weaving his personal journey with heroes of Black history, then presented it to his IT team. It struck a chord and is now available to the Lab community. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cAC9s2lqaZQD4rjcvocH3P4TzEDW_ogi/view
Berkeley Lab is proud to join the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine’s new Partner Network to work toward targeted, collective action on addressing and preventing sexual harassment across all disciplines. Learn more about the Partner Network and the Lab’s commitment. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/fair/community-resources?authuser=0#h.kb9cizj78hhz
In celebration of Black History Month, the Berkeley Lab Energy Storage Center highlights African American researchers who have made an impact on energy storage, from research to deployment. https://diversity.lbl.gov/2021/02/25/celebrating-black-history-month-at-the-berkeley-lab-energy-storage-center/
The Lab’s African American ERG host its 4th Annual Black History Month Celebration on Thursday, Feb. 25, at noon. The event will include remarks from Lab COO Michael Brandt, Black history poetry readings, and more. This Zoom celebration hopes to capture the spirit of previous in-person gatherings. https://diversity.lbl.gov/2021/02/19/black-history-month-2021-virtual-celebration-february-25-2021/
As part of Women’s History Month, the Department of Energy is focusing on women in climate action. Help tell the stories of the pioneering women who have inspired you. Learn more and respond by Friday, Feb. 26. https://diversity.lbl.gov/2021/02/19/who-are-the-women-in-climate-action-who-have-inspired-you/
The African American Employee Resource Group (AAERG) established in 2016, was the first ethnic-focused Employee Resource Group at Berkeley Lab. The AAERG’s vision is to support a work environment at the Lab that realizes equitable representation of African Americans at all levels of the institution. https://berkeleylab.exposure.co/celebrate-the-past-the-aaerg?source=share-berkeleylab
Michael Brandt, Deputy Lab Director and Chief Operating Officer, is the executive sponsor of the African American Employee Resource Group (AAERG). He shares his thoughts on how the AAERG supports the Lab’s mission and discusses the priorities of this vibrant organization. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/the-next-90/experience-the-present/african-american-erg
Can you imagine a future where the employees at Berkeley Lab reflect the surrounding communities in age, race, and gender? Imagine a rainbow of leadership, cultural diversity, and ideas that advance our science mission. For the next 90 years, imagine inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/the-next-90/imagine-the-future/african-american-erg