Category: Equity & Inclusion

Visible Spectrum is a series to spotlight talented and dedicated women employees across the Lab. Learn about Ingrid Peterson’s career path and background, which helps her support projects to answer some of the most fundamental questions in cosmology, fundamental physics, astrophysics, and astronomy. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/weareberkeleylab/driving-research/ingrid-peterson?authuser=0

Visible Spectrum is a series to spotlight talented and dedicated women employees across the Lab. Giselle Jiles, the division administrator for the ​​Energy Sciences Network (ESnet), first came to the Lab in 2012 and has since worked in four divisions, managing a wide array of projects and events. https://stratcomm-elements.lbl.gov/2020/10/15/visible-spectrum-giselle-jiles-esnet-division-administrator/

The Lab’s updated Gender Identity And Transition In The Workplace guidelines provide information on your rights as they relate to gender identity, expression, and transition in the workplace, and additional resources including a supervisor guide for supporting staff and new, more inclusive language. https://diversity.lbl.gov/gender-identity-and-transition/

Blanca Bocobo’s father wanted the American dream for his family, so he walked from Michoacan, Mexico to Stockton, Calif. to find work. Bocobo, a 14-year Lab veteran with the Benefits office in HR, shares this story, and more, in this 3Q4, the last in our Latin American Heritage Month series. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/weareberkeleylab/building-community/blanca-bocobo?authuser=0

In this video, UC Davis Chancellor Gary May, who recently spoke to the Lab community, shares his thoughts on how diversity drives success and better outcomes for organizations. This is an installment in a series from thought leaders in academia, business, labor, public policy, and national labs. https://www.compete.org/ncicf/nexteconomy

Visible Spectrum is a series to spotlight talented and dedicated women employees across the Lab. Read about Anothai Thanachareonkit’s work on the computer simulation and evaluation of daylighting technologies in relation to advanced window systems and streamlining energy use in buildings. https://stratcomm-elements.lbl.gov/2020/10/08/visible-spectrum-anothai-thanachareonkit-scientific-engineering-associate/

UC Berkeley’s Be Well at Work program offers classes and activities for physical and mental health, including a healthy holiday challenge, diabetes prevention, dance classes, and healthy sleep routines. View this month’s line-up and email ntcastillo@berkeley.edu to sign-up for their newsletter. https://diversity.lbl.gov/2020/09/29/be-well-at-work-october-wellness-events-classes/

Daniela Ushizima of the Computational Research Division credits her Brazilian heritage for her resilience, a valuable trait for those in the field of experimental sciences, she says. Learn more about Ushizima in this 3Q4, the fourth in our Latin American Heritage Month series. https://stratcomm-elements.lbl.gov/2020/10/02/three-questions-for-daniela-ushizima/

Join the Latin American & Native American Employee Resource Group and DJ Miles Green on Oct.1 at 5:30 p.m. for an evening of Latin-themed music in honor of Latin American Heritage Month. https://diversity.lbl.gov/2020/09/21/latin-themed-groove-lounge-with-dj-miles-green-october-1-2020/

In less than a minute, you can support Lab-wide efforts in fostering an inclusive environment by verifying your race/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Learn more and ensure your profile accurately represents you by Sept. 30. https://fair.lbl.gov/community-resources/affirmative-action-plan#h.p_q1Ld26cDyG4l