January 2019 – July 2022
The Projects & Infrastructure Modernization Division (PIMD) is celebrating Women in Construction Week, an annual event designed to highlight women as a viable component of the construction industry. Learn more about the challenges and rewards of a construction career from four PIMD project managers. https://pim.lbl.gov/1266-2/
Celebrate International Women’s Day by attending a speaker event March 8 at noon with Dr. Malika Grayson, who will talk about identifying the signs of, and practicing strategies to cope with, imposter syndrome. This event is hosted by the Bay Area national laboratories. Register today. https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=MmJ1b2lkanFjbzZkMWUxN2NucWdnZ28zMXAgbGJsLmdvdl80czRycmcxMmw2ZXFnNm5jbWMya3QwdmNnZ0Bn&tmsrc=lbl.gov_4s4rrg12l6eqg6ncmc2kt0vcgg%40group.calendar.google.com
Ever consider a side gig as a comedian, torch singer, opera star, or guitar god? Now is the time to dust off your dreams and join other talented performers by signing up for the springtime edition of the Lab’s open mic night, slated for Friday, March 18 at 4 p.m. Click on the link to lean more. https://diversity.lbl.gov/2022/02/25/berkeley-labs-springtime-open-mic-friday-march-18-2022/
Happy Women’s History Month! Show your support by checking out the posted events and resources on the Women Scientists and Engineers Council (WSEC) website. Download and use the new Zoom background in your next meeting. https://berkeleylab-erg.lbl.gov/women-scientists-and-engineers-council/womens-history-month
Join D.J. Miles Green Thursday, Feb. 24 at 5 p.m. on a musical journey exploring the endless contributions that Black and African Americans have made to music, dance, art, and culture at a special Groove Lounge. https://berkeleylab-erg.lbl.gov/african-american-erg/black-history-month#h.jae5tibc2rpa
Watch the replay of the Feb. 17 Black History Month speaker series featuring Deborah Smith, a senior administrator in the Physics Division. Don’t forget to attend the third installment of the speaker series event on Wednesday, Feb. 23, at noon featuring Brieanna Wright. https://berkeleylab-erg.lbl.gov/african-american-erg/black-history-month
The Lab’s African American Employee Resource Group is planning a Lab-wide event on Thursday, Feb. 24 at noon in celebration of Black History Month. The theme, ‘A Plan of Action,’ is representative of the significant Black and African American achievements of the past while preparing for the future. https://berkeleylab-erg.lbl.gov/african-american-erg/black-history-month#h.yctgkymo0i5q
Join Brienna Wright, internship coordinator for the Lab’s Workforce Development & Education program, as the third speaker in the series ‘A Plan of Action’ marking Black History Month on Wednesday, Feb. 23 at noon. She will discuss how to develop plans that move all to a place of equality. https://berkeleylab-erg.lbl.gov/african-american-erg/black-history-month#h.4xhmwfmefq63
Psychological safety is the shared belief that the team is safe for interpersonal risk-taking. This type of safety affects our ability to fully contribute as a valued team member and impacts engagement, retention, and morale. Find toolkits, articles, and more on the IDEAs in Action website. https://ideas-in-action.lbl.gov/libraries/one-minute-for-idea-library#h.p_tffpmEQaKfrT
Join D.J. Miles Green Thursday, Feb. 24 at 5 p.m. on a musical journey exploring the endless contributions that African Americans have made to music, dance, art, and culture at a special Black history Groove Lounge. Add it to your calendar now. https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=MDA1a2hqbzI2azVmcnZybjJsbmozbGpqczYgbGJsLmdvdl80czRycmcxMmw2ZXFnNm5jbWMya3QwdmNnZ0Bn&tmsrc=lbl.gov_4s4rrg12l6eqg6ncmc2kt0vcgg%40group.calendar.google.com