January 2019 – July 2022
The Lab’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer Lady Idos, along with San Francisco 49ers CEO Jed York, have been named co-chairs of the Bay Area Council’s Gender, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee. The Council was formed in 1944 to coordinate the Bay Area’s regional economic development. https://www.bayareacouncil.org/news/council-welcomes-new-gender-diversity-and-inclusion-chairs/
We kick off the first day of Latin American Heritage Month with three questions for Armando Casillas, a scientific engineer in the Energy Technologies Area. Learn how he connects with and draws from his culture at work and personally. Look for a 3Q4 each week during Latin American Heritage Month. https://stratcomm-elements.lbl.gov/2020/09/13/latin-american-heritage-month-three-questions-for-armando-casillas/
To help celebrate Latin American Heritage Month, the Lab’s LANA employee resource group will host a cafecito social hour on Tuesdays at 10 a.m., starting today. The event offers a chance to take a break, enjoy a beverage together, and play “Loteria.” Add the events to your calendar and join the fun. https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=Nzk5ODFuMnRmczFxMm5zNG44bjM1MmdrbTJfMjAyMDA5MTVUMTcwMDAwWiBsYmwuZ292XzRzNHJyZzEybDZlcWc2bmNtYzJrdDB2Y2dnQGc&tmsrc=lbl.gov_4s4rrg12l6eqg6ncmc2kt0vcgg%40group.calendar.google.com
Jackie Scoggins, Computer Systems Engineer, is the most recent representative of the Lab in the DOE’s STEM Rising series of posters to encourage diversity in the sciences. Jackie is also active in the Lab’s African-American Employee Resource Group and has been a long-time mentor in the community. https://www.energy.gov/articles/more-women-energy-inspire-your-stem-journey
Nominations are now open for Women@The Lab awards, which honor women employees who are making outstanding contributions to their respective fields. Self-nominations will also be accepted. Submit nominations by Sept. 18. https://sites.google.com/a/lbl.gov/women-at-the-lab/nomination-process?authuser=0
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
Visible Spectrum is a new series to spotlight talented and dedicated women employees across the Lab. In this inaugural feature, learn how Diana Swantek brings cutting-edge science to life in a visually engaging way in her role as a technical illustrator for Earth and Environmental Sciences. https://stratcomm-elements.lbl.gov/2020/09/08/visible-spectrum-diana-swantek-technical-illustrator/
Looking for ways to thrive during a pandemic while living by yourself? Share ways to foster resilience, enhance well-being, and stay connected in a session hosted by the IDEA Office on Sept. 10 at noon. The event is part of the Lab’s Solo@Home program. https://diversity.lbl.gov/2020/09/03/solohome-first-meeting-august-27-2020/
Those who missed a talk earlier this week by Gary Ross on Employee Resource Groups, or who want to revisit the discussion, can check out this recording of the event to learn more about growing ERG leadership, membership, engagement, and purpose. https://diversity.lbl.gov/2020/08/23/employee-resource-groups-insights-lessons-learned-august-28-2020/
UC Berkeley’s ‘Be Well at Work’ program has a lineup of great workshops this fall, from the college application process and mindful parenting to starting your investment portfolio. Learn more and sign up. https://diversity.lbl.gov/2020/08/26/fall-2020-be-well-at-work-workshops/