Events & Activities – Page 10

March 16, 2022August 20, 2022

Learn How to Submit a Winning Director’s Awards Nomination

Nominations for the Director’s Awards, which has new categories of stewardship, IDEA, and organizational impact in addition to past categories, opens April 1. Learn how to write a winning entry from former nominators on Friday, March 25, at 12:30 p.m. This prestigious award includes cash prizes. https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=NmNsYTFlcXJuZjJnbTl0bG5zaWN0dWgzZ3IgbGJsLmdvdl80czRycmcxMmw2ZXFnNm5jbWMya3QwdmNnZ0Bn&tmsrc=lbl.gov_4s4rrg12l6eqg6ncmc2kt0vcgg%40group.calendar.google.com

March 14, 2022August 20, 2022

PMO Best Practices: Projectized Science and the Critical Role of CAMs

Join the Project Management Office’s recurring series on project management best practices on Friday, March 18, at noon. Matthaeus Leitner, project manager for the CMB-S4 project, will present the critical role of project control account managers in guiding scientific construction projects. https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=MnBydm1nNmtkbDdwYjhxbDFmdThxMzFyM2ggbGJsLmdvdl9pdThrYTZkN2tnY25nMWdnaWd0ZXJtMTc3NEBn&tmsrc=lbl.gov_iu8ka6d7kgcng1ggigterm1774%40group.calendar.google.com

March 11, 2022August 20, 2022

Midday Science Café: Changing the Way We Think About Meat

At this month’s Midday Science Café, we’ll learn about two new meat alternatives made from foods we already know and love: seaweed and mushrooms! Tune in on Thursday, March 17 at noon, to hear from Amanda Stiles and Vayu Maini Rekdal as they guide us through the science behind the scenes. https://gcr.lbl.gov/community/midday-cafe

March 11, 2022August 20, 2022

Virtual Volunteers Sought to Judge Innovation Awards

Sign up to be a virtual judge for the 10th annual East Bay Innovation Awards. Judging will take place via Zoom from 9 – 11 a.m. Friday, April 29. Please register by Friday, March 18. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSddJYiB1cJ-tnvEBT40we9BELTg0076ryRIZZISNw3nn6sBwg/viewform

March 11, 2022August 20, 2022

Volunteer Judges Sought for Science & Engineering Fair

The Alameda County Science & Engineering Fair is seeking volunteer judges to review student projects, abstracts, and research plans. Help support Alameda County students and the next generation of scientists and engineers. https://acsef.zfairs.com/?f=76d904ca-4a82-4dbe-a703-c6b4477746a5

March 10, 2022August 20, 2022

Today: Panel on Translating Science into Public Policy

Translating science into public policy and related career opportunities are the subjects of a panel by the Lab-Industry Networking Connection (LINC) Committee. Three AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowship alumna will outline their work within DOE and on Capitol Hill. Join us at noon today. https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=NHJzc2QwM2M3dXV1ZzhuaDRlZG1vYjE4cjUgbGJsLmdvdl9tcmsxZ2NrOG1rYnM4cGQ2b3YyNWZpMmk5a0Bn&tmsrc=lbl.gov_mrk1gck8mkbs8pd6ov25fi2i9k%40group.calendar.google.com

March 9, 2022August 20, 2022

March 16 After School Science Hour: Scientific X-Ray Vision

Join us March 16 at 3 p.m. to hear from Dr. Mayank Sabharwal, who will share about the fascinating power of X-rays and some of the ways scientists use this super-powered light to do much more than look at broken bones. Intended for grades K-5, but open to all. https://k12education.lbl.gov/programs/virtual/after-school-science-hour

March 8, 2022August 20, 2022

The Groove Lounge – Black History Edition (Replay)

Miles Green from the IT Collaboration, Audio Visual Services group takes us on a musical journey from Africa to the Caribbean, into the American deep south and beyond. Join him on a trip through the decades, showcasing genres, songs, and artists that have impacted U.S. history and culture. https://streaming.lbl.gov/video-library

March 4, 2022August 20, 2022

Contra Costa County Science Fair Needs Judges This Week

The Contra Costa County Science Fair urgently needs volunteer judges on Friday, March 11, to review and score digital project boards, and to interview talented young scientists grades 7-12. This is a great opportunity to provide a service to upcoming scientists in the local community. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CCCSEFjudge2022

March 4, 2022August 20, 2022

Seeking High School Virtual Coding Bootcamp TAs

The K-12 team is seeking teaching assistant (TA) volunteers for the Lab’s coding bootcamp for high school interns. TAs will work with students in small groups as they complete coding exercises. The virtual bootcamp is scheduled for June 4-5, 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Click for more information. https://lbl.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=654714