January 2019 – July 2022
Hannah Klion knew in high school that she wanted to study physics in college. She is now a postdoctoral researcher in the Applied Mathematics and Computational Research Division and is also active in the Lambda Alliance Employee Resource Group. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/weareberkeleylab/driving-research/hannah-klion
Monday is a federal holiday, and the Lab is closed in celebration of June 19, or Juneteenth. Learn more about this important date in American history and how you can mark the day by participating in community events. https://diversity.lbl.gov/2022/06/14/history-of-juneteenth-june-19/
Visible Spectrum is a series to spotlight talented and dedicated women employees across the Lab. Meet Monika (Moni) Blum, who first joined the Lab as a graduate student in 2009 and is now a research scientist at the Advanced Light Source and the Chemical Sciences Division. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/weareberkeleylab/driving-research/monika-blum
All staff are invited to join the Council of UC Staff Assemblies (CUCSA) for a UC-wide town hall on June 15 at noon to learn about CUCSA’s current work to address some of the issues affecting UC staff. Register to attend. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/berkeleylabcucsa/home#h.c0ukjn2188xn
Join an informal chat on Friday, June 10, at 1:30 p.m. with Lady Idos, Deputy Director for the DOE’s Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility. Learn about President Biden’s Government-Wide DEIA Strategy, including priorities related to advancing equity for the LGBTQ+ community. https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/r/eventedit/copy/NnVuOHNkc3FhanJuZzRsa3R1MGdiMmhwaGsgbGJsLmdvdl80czRycmcxMmw2ZXFnNm5jbWMya3QwdmNnZ0Bn
The Progress Pride Flag was raised on June 1 at Berkeley Lab to celebrate the month of Pride. June is the anniversary of the Stonewall riots in 1969 as the sexual orientation and gender minorities community fought for civil rights and also the first Christopher Street Liberation Day March in 1970.
Dr. Rowan Thomson, professor of physics at Carleton University, will discuss the continuing underrepresentation of many groups in science, how scientists can collaborate to advance equity and diversity, and how to challenge societal stereotypes. Join the discussion on Friday, June 10, at noon. https://diversity.lbl.gov/2022/05/05/advancing-equity-diversity-and-inclusion-a-presentation-with-dr-rowen-thompson-june-10-2022/
Meet outstanding HBCU alumni to fill your more experienced professional positions and recent graduates for your entry-level positions at a virtual career fair on June 17 hosted by Texas Southern University and Prairie View A&M. Contact Kelly Johnson by June 7 with your proposed session topic. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/tao/talent-outreach-programs#h.qpefjz8sc6rc
The 1st of June marks the beginning of the month-long Pride celebration. Join the Lambda Alliance today, June 1, at 9:15 a.m. at Building 65 as the Lambda Alliance Banner is raised once again in person. https://lambda.lbl.gov/pride-2022
Meet Dean Carr, Computer Support Intern and active participant in the Regional Center of East Bay’s (RCEB) paid internship program. He shares his experience interning with Berkeley Lab and what he’s most proud of accomplishing so far. Read more. https://recruiting.lbl.gov/community-partnerships/