January 2019 – July 2022
As a research associate in the Earth & Environmental Sciences Area, Robin D. López is fighting to save our planet from climate change. And as a lifelong resident of Richmond, he is working to uplift his community through mentoring. Click to learn more about López. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/weareberkeleylab/building-community/robin-l%C3%B3pez
Visible Spectrum is a series to spotlight talented and dedicated women employees across the Lab. Meet Xiaoqin Wu, an environmental project scientist whose current research focuses on emerging contaminants and identifying environmentally friendly alternatives. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/weareberkeleylab/driving-research/xiaoqin-wu
Indigenous Peoples’ Day was first proposed during a United Nations conference in 1977 and was first celebrated in Berkeley in 1992. On Friday, the president signed the first federal proclamation recognizing the day as a time to celebrate and recognize the contributions of Indigenous cultures. https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2021/10/08/a-proclamation-indigenous-peoples-day-2021/
Aerospace engineer Aprille Ericsson is the first African-American woman to receive a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Howard University and the first African-American woman to receive a Ph.D. at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. Register for this talk sponsored by Sandia’s DIVERSE-W program. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/diverse-w-speaker-series-fireside-chat-with-dr-aprille-ericsson-registration-178088596787
In a sea change for scientific publishing, a project led by Berkeley Lab has paved the way for researchers who change their names to retain recognition of their previously published work. Read about the initiative and how to initiate a name change request. https://research.lbl.gov/2021/10/06/inclusion-in-stem-lab-leads-transgender-inclusive-name-change-initiative/
Celebrate National Coming Out Day! Participating in allyship creates a safer and more welcoming environment for your SGM colleagues. Redeem the Lambda Alliance ERG Badge and give an ally a shout out using extra points this week in Bucketlist. Visit the Lambda Alliance website for more ideas. https://lambda.lbl.gov/holidays/national-coming-out-day
Join the LANA employee resource group on Oct. 7 at noon for an hour-long Zoom discussion with the DOE’s Community for the Advancement of Latinos (CALDOE) and the Lab’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion. Add it to your calendar by clicking on this link. https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=MHIxMGtjZW12OWFqbGduYTVqdGJwaXJrYzggY191N2tlYnJkYzE5MWNiNWFtb20zY3Vpbzk1Y0Bn&tmsrc=c_u7kebrdc191cb5amom3cuio95c%40group.calendar.google.com
The evidence is clear that COVID-19 has had an outsized impact on women. Join the Molecular Foundry Seminar Series on Oct. 5 at 11 a.m. for a talk with Megan Greenfield of McKinsey & Company on how we can continue to address challenges that women face through COVID, including hybrid work. https://foundry.lbl.gov/2021/09/07/megan-greenfield-mckinsey-company/
Deb Agarwal became interim division director of the Computing Sciences Area’s newest division, the Scientific Data Division, on Oct. 1. A strong advocate for diversity, inclusion, and mentoring, she shares her thoughts about the new Division and the value of data science. https://we-are-berkeley-lab.lbl.gov/driving-research/deb-agarwal
In celebration of Latin American Heritage Month, the Lab’s LANA employee resource group will host a “cafecito” social hour on Thursday, Sept. 30 at 10 a.m. Take a break, brew a cup of your favorite beverage, and share stories while enjoying a game of “Loteria” (bingo). Click to add to your calendar. https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=NmhyajdqcjQ1Z21jNzEwbzdkdDIxdDFydXYgY191N2tlYnJkYzE5MWNiNWFtb20zY3Vpbzk1Y0Bn&tmsrc=c_u7kebrdc191cb5amom3cuio95c%40group.calendar.google.com