January 2019 – July 2022
Hans Bechtel is an ALS research scientist who manages three beamlines with infrared micro- and nano-spectroscopic capabilities. This allows users to study samples ranging from bacteria at the bottom of the ocean to dust from the far reaches of space. He shares his thoughts on equity. https://stratcomm-elements.lbl.gov/2019/08/15/three-questions-for-hans-bechtel-on-equity/
Equity is about making sure everyone has the opportunity to succeed by recognizing barriers and creating access and opportunities that benefit everyone. What does equity on your team look like? Share your thoughts on our employee poll which is open through Friday afternoon. https://pollev.com/free_text_polls/KSXkEcZfQcUAO3N6KuxUe/respond
Equity is giving all people the opportunity to excel, says Theresa Triplett, Assurance and Integrity Manager at Berkeley Lab. She discusses how people can be their best selves when they have the chance to apply all of their skills and talents at work. https://youtu.be/UFLKAMfNnG4
Supervisors can discuss equity and other IDEA topics at a brown bag on Thursday, August 15, at noon in Building 50-4205. Chief Diversity Officer Lady Idos will lead the discussion. This is a safe place to bring questions and feedback on IDEA and how you, as a leader, can help shape the conversation https://diversity.lbl.gov/2019/08/05/idea-brown-bag-for-supervisors-august-15-2019/
Equity is about opportunity parity. It is about removing barriers to access, fair treatment, opportunity, and advancement. Berkeley Lab’s Chief Diversity Officer Lady Idos has reflective questions for teams on equity. https://youtu.be/rNzkgs92EkU
Lab employees share their thoughts on equity and how an equitable workplace provides opportunities for everyone to participate and contribute. What does equity mean to you? https://youtu.be/6hdtYgB9V6s
Biosciences ALD Mary Maxon is the new executive sponsor of the Lambda Alliance ERG, which represents LGBTQ employees and allies at the Lab. She replaces Jay Keasling, Senior Faculty Scientist and CEO of JBEI, who is the founding executive sponsor. https://diversity.lbl.gov/2019/08/08/2489/
Some 200 employees — online, offsite, and in the cafeteria — have answered the question “What Does Diversity Look Like?” This word cloud represents the most frequent responses. You can click to see all the responses. https://www.polleverywhere.com/free_text_polls/INdGoeCyDUwuZddt5Lcgd?preview=true
Jumpstart your day with a jolt of caffeine at the Women Scientists & Engineers Council (WSEC) coffee hour on Thursday, Aug. 8 at 8:08 a.m. Bring a reusable cup, grab some coffee, and join the conversation. This is an opportunity to network, share ideas, and meet colleagues. Everyone is welcome. https://diversity.lbl.gov/2019/08/01/wsec-coffee-conversation-august-8-2019/
Deepti Tanjore is the interim head of the Advanced Biofuels and Bioproducts Process Development Unit and a researcher in Biological Systems & Engineering. Her team is working to produce bioproducts and animal protein alternatives. We asked Tanjore for her thoughts on diversity at the Lab. https://stratcomm-elements.lbl.gov/2019/08/01/three-questions-for-deepti-tanjore-on-diversity/