January 2019 – July 2022
The IDEAs-in-Action website (Inclusion Diversity, Equity, and Accountability) is a collection of training, toolkits, research, and articles to help Lab employees expand their knowledge, bring awareness to current strengths, and identify areas of growth and learning. https://ideas-in-action.lbl.gov/
As more and more people return to working onsite, it’s time to start thinking about how to build an inclusive hybrid team environment for you and your coworkers. The IDEAs In Action website has a list of resources and toolkits to get you started. https://ideas-in-action.lbl.gov/inclusion/inclusive-virtual-hybrid-teams
The Lab’s IDEA office has published the IDEA Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) handbook designed to assist PIs in developing DEI plans that are robust and evidence-based and increase the chances of favorable funding outcomes in proposals. Watch for upcoming sessions on how to use the handbook. https://lbl.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=762dcb54f0676d8983cb48562&id=ce443be585&e=f5c55799c1
Visible Spectrum is a series to spotlight talented and dedicated women employees across the Lab. Learn about Jenny Brown’s career path and role as the help desk team lead and in leading the IT department’s own outreach efforts and programs. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/weareberkeleylab/reaching-out/jenny-brown
For Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in May, API ERG is reprising last year’s heritage story videos. The ERG is seeking short video stories about your API heritage or how API culture or individuals have touched your life. Contact Massie Ballon at mlballon@lbl.gov by Apr. 19 if interested. https://berkeleylab-erg.lbl.gov/asian-pacific-islander/api-heritage-stories
Slides from a talk by Gwen Grinyer of the Department of Physics at the University of Regina are available. Grinyer discussed her physics career and research on the representation of the 2SLGBTQ+ community in STEM. The talk was hosted by the Lambda Alliance and the Nuclear Science Division. https://www-nsd.lbl.gov/nuclear-science-division-newsletter-april-2022-2/#TDoV
Therese Leone broke many barriers before becoming Chief Laboratory Counsel, including being the first woman and the first person of color to hold the Lab’s top legal post in its 90-year history. Read about her early life, her career, and what she believes is the transformative power of education. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/weareberkeleylab/supporting-science/therese-leone
Catch up with colleagues and learn about upcoming events and new resources during the next All Access meeting on Thursday, April 7, at 11 a.m. Argonne’s group ABLED (Argonne Backs Listens and Educates for Disabilities) will be sharing their stories of successes and struggles. https://allaccess.lbl.gov/events
As part of National Women’s History Month, Berkeley Lab’s Workforce Development & Education (WD&E) interviewed the first all-woman leadership team of STEM professionals who manage the Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists (WDTS) program. https://education.lbl.gov/2022/03/29/wdts/
To close out the Lab’s Women’s History Month celebration, Women’s Support and Empowerment Council (WSEC) executive co-sponsor Henrik von der Lippe shares his perspective as an ally and the importance of having an inclusive environment. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/weareberkeleylab/building-community/henrik-von-der-lippe