President Biden has named David Huizenga to temporarily lead the Department of Energy while the cabinet nominee, Jennifer Granholm, moves through the Senate confirmation process. Huizenga is a National Nuclear Security Administration associate principal deputy administrator. https://www.energy.gov/nnsa/contributors/david-g-huizenga
Take the Innovation Culture Survey by Jan 15
A spirit and culture of innovation are critical to achieving the Lab’s mission. Help strengthen innovation at the Lab by taking this 10-minute survey (for Lab employees only). Results of the survey will be shared with the Lab community. https://go.lbl.gov/ETHOSsurvey
Disclosure of Foreign Government-Sponsored Activities
The recently revised DOE Order 486.1A requires affiliates and employees who participate in foreign government talent recruitment programs or foreign government sponsored or affiliated programs to disclose their participation. Failure to comply could result in discipline. https://research.lbl.gov/2020/12/15/affiliate-disclosure-of-foreign-government-sponsored-affiliated-activities/
Sign Up to Receive Office of Science Notifications
Sign up for the DOE Office of Science’s new subscription service to receive notifications about DOE program areas. Subscribers can opt-in to various news categories including meeting announcements, funding opportunities, research highlights, science updates, and internships. https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDOEOS/subscriber/new
ONHS Moves to Directorate, Expands Opportunities
The Office of National and Homeland Security (ONHS) has transitioned from the Physical Sciences Area to the Lab Directorate. Read how it is expanding opportunities for the Lab with the Department of Defense and security agencies. https://research.lbl.gov/2020/11/12/office-of-national-and-homeland-security-moves-to-directorate-supporting-opportunities-across-the-lab/
DOE Undersecretary for Science Paul Dabbar Visits Lab
Paul Dabbar, Under Secretary for Science, U. S. Department of Energy, visited Berkeley Lab to tour the Integrative Genomics Building, the detector labs, the Charter Hill site, and the future home of the Advanced Quantum Testbed. Watch a video and check out the social media review of his visit. https://youtu.be/hOBSrDdTNFM
Oct. 29: Director’s ECRP Roundtable, Networking Event
Early career researchers interested in the DOE Early Career Research Program are invited to attend a virtual round table and networking event on Oct. 29 at 4 p.m. Director Mike Witherell, Deputy Director Horst Simon, and a panel of past awardees will share success strategies. https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=NWxxZWNrM2Jyc2lndmkyM2Z1OGxwNzZuaW4gbGJsLmdvdl80czRycmcxMmw2ZXFnNm5jbWMya3QwdmNnZ0Bn&tmsrc=lbl.gov_4s4rrg12l6eqg6ncmc2kt0vcgg%40group.calendar.google.com
Early Career Research Program Proposals Due. Nov. 20
DOE has announced the FY2021 Office of Science Early Career Research Program. This highly prestigious program supports early career researchers at DOE national laboratories with up to $2.5 million over five years to pursue their research. https://elements.lbl.gov/Email/Index/50323246-4050-4ce7-8b32-77086c6a16ba?recipientCode=jCBRFmu%2fJuW2RZzFU%2ftBBRPJkhk%3d
Virtual Biotechnology Lab Symposium on Oct. 28
An Oct. 28 symposium will highlight the National Virtual Biotechnology Laboratory’s impact on the science and technology challenges associated with COVID-19 and offer an opportunity to discuss areas in which the NVBL can be applied in the future. The event runs from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. ET. https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_1nEkc3YYR2ODU-W0ZzODlA?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
Office of Science Director Chris Fall Visits Lab
At a Lab visit on Oct. 13 and 14, Office of Science Director Chris Fall (left) was briefed on the Bayview Campus and Charter Hill, the Lab’s contributions to the National Virtual Biotechnology Laboratory, and ATLAS, DESI, and CMB-S4 detectors. He also visited Emery Station East. https://wke.lt/w/s/1UCaVI