January 2019 – July 2022
The Lab has been awarded more than $13 million for five research projects that will accelerate the development of advanced lithium batteries and smart, connected vehicles, making it easier to switch to electric vehicles. https://newscenter.lbl.gov/2021/11/08/berkeley-lab-awarded-more-than-13m-for-electric-vehicle-battery-research/
Geraldine Richmond, an award-winning chemist and physicist with strong ties to the Lab and UC Berkeley, will be sworn in as the DOE Under Secretary of Science and Energy on Tuesday, Nov. 9, at 2 p.m. PT. Join the swearing-in ceremony using the Zoom link below. https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/science-doe.zoomgov.com/j/1618253360__;!!C5qS4YX3!RM8IgnBp5qOOynp5dWbI8OWpjP_avbIu32gQ7qFbX1DSDDvIF2YOXNrPMkEFjqjdCw$
Deputy Secretary of Energy David Turk visited the Lab on Nov. 3 to tour our facilities and hear about how Berkeley Lab is supporting DOE’s goals for decarbonization and clean energy, as well as advancing fundamental science. https://wke.lt/w/s/cXJufQ
The Lab has received a Department of Energy Project Management Achievement Award for the design and construction of the Integrative Genomics Building. IGB was constructed ahead of schedule and on budget in a highly competitive construction environment. https://photostories.lbl.gov/award-winning-integrative-genomics-building-project?source=share-berkeleylab
On Oct. 28, Lab leaders celebrated the groundbreaking of the Biological & Environmental Program Integration Center (BioEPIC) building. BioEPIC will house complementary Biosciences Area (BSA) and Earth and Environmental Sciences Area (EESA) research programs. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/pim-projects/new-construction-projects/bioepic
In last week’s inaugural Bay Area Research SLAM, first place and the People’s Choice Award went to Berkeley Lab’s Lydia Rachbauer, Biosciences. Second place went to Sarah Sandholtz of Lawrence Livermore National Lab. Third place went to Berkeley Lab’s Ryan Kingsbury, Energy Technologies. http://bayarearesearchslam.org/
DOE has recognized the Lab-led Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) project with its prestigious 2020 Project Management Excellence Award for transforming Kitt Peak’s Mayall Telescope. The Integrative Genomics Building (IGB) received a 2020 Project Management Achievement Award. https://newscenter.lbl.gov/2021/10/28/department-of-energy-awards-berkeley-labs-desi-project-management-excellence-award/
The directors of the four Bay Area national labs will be joined by Exec. Director Amber Mace of the California Council on Science & Technology to judge the Bay Area Research SLAM on Oct. 28. There will also be a special guest MC. Tune in to the live event and cheer on Berkeley Lab’s finalists. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/bay-area-research-slam/home/slam-judges
The Advanced Quantum Testbed announces the second open call for new user project proposals. Testbed users have full access to the hardware and software, participate in its evolution, and advance the science enabled by quantum computing. Deadline for a brief letter of intent: Nov 5. https://aqt.lbl.gov/open-call-for-new-user-project-proposals/
The Office of Science Graduate Student Research program provides funds for graduate students to conduct part of their thesis research at a host DOE laboratory in collaboration with a DOE scientist. DOE has selected 14 of these students to be hosted at Berkley Lab, the most of any national lab. https://www.energy.gov/science/articles/does-office-science-graduate-student-research-scgsr-program-selects-65-outstanding