January 2019 – July 2022
Happy National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day. The date was chosen for the atomic weight of hydrogen (1.008). The production of solar fuels like hydrogen is at the heart of the research conducted by the Lab’s JCAP and LiSA, which are working on converting solar energy into fuels. https://newscenter.lbl.gov/2020/07/30/berkeley-lab-60m-solar-fuels-award/
Berkeley Lab is well represented at the two-day virtual InnovationXLab QIST Summit beginning today. Deputy Director for Research Horst Simon will moderate a panel on quantum computing software, architecture, and simulation. Both the Lab and Quantum Systems Accelerator have a virtual booth. https://go.usa.gov/xGXZq
Of the 52 talented graduate students selected to conduct research at the national labs, 14 will head to Berkeley Lab for their research this fall and winter. The DOE Office of Science Graduate Student Research Program prepares graduate students for STEM careers by providing research opportunities. https://science.osti.gov/wdts/scgsr/SCGSR-Awards
Undergrad and graduate students in STEM majors researching at a DOE national laboratory are invited to apply for the Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship Program. The 10-week summer program provides a stipend, travel, and housing assistance. The application deadline is Jan. 8. https://orise.orau.gov/mlef/applicants/default.html
Registration ends today at 2 p.m. for the Innovation XLab Quantum Information Science & Technology Summit Oct. 7 and 8. The summit — the sixth in DOE’s Innovation XLab series — facilitates a two-way exchange among industry, universities, investors and customers, and Lab innovators. https://go.usa.gov/xGXZq
A Continuing Resolution (CR) to fund the federal government at FY 2020 levels through December 11 has been signed by the President. New programs and funding increases are generally prohibited, although there are specific exceptions enumerated in the CR. https://stratcomm-elements.lbl.gov/2020/09/30/congress-passes-fy21-continuing-resolution/
The new DOE Science and Technology Risk Matrix restricts access to certain national lab research by individuals and governments of identified countries of risk. Consult with your Area and Division leadership about collaborative research with these countries. https://stratcomm-elements.lbl.gov/2020/09/29/does-science-and-technology-matrix-collaborating-with-international-researchers-while-protecting-u-s-interests/
Biosciences’ ALD Mary Maxon testified before the House Science Committee hearing on DOE’s response to the pandemic on Friday. Among the topics she discussed is the history behind bioscience research at Berkeley Lab. Watch the hearing’s replay. https://science.house.gov/hearings/biological-research-at-the-department-of-energy-leveraging-does-unique-capabilities-to-respond-to-the-covid-19-pandemic
ALD for Biosciences Mary Maxon will testify before the House Science Committee today at 10:30 a.m. (PST) at a hearing on DOE’s response to the pandemic. Among the topics she’ll discuss is the history behind bioscience research at Berkeley Lab. Watch a livestream of the hearing. https://science.house.gov/hearings/biological-research-at-the-department-of-energy-leveraging-does-unique-capabilities-to-respond-to-the-covid-19-pandemic
As part of UNESCO’s social media campaign to promote literacy, Berkeley Lab has been challenged by Sanford Lab to recommend science-related books. You are invited to join in on social media to share your favorites. http://twitter.com/BerkeleyLab