January 2019 – July 2022
As a child, Shyam Dwaraknath and his dad took apart functioning household devices to understand how they worked. His mom also encouraged this exploration, which eventually led him to a Ph.D. in nuclear engineering and into the winner’s circle at last year’s SLAM. Enter this year’s SLAM by May 31. https://slam.lbl.gov/2018-slam/winners/shyam-dwaraknath
Retiring this year and want to stay engaged? The Ex-Ls Retiree Association is available to all Lab retirees at no cost. Members receive updated news as well as invitations to special events. Click for more information. https://retirement.berkeley.edu/ex-ls
Was it his charismatic math and science teachers or Star Trek that put Michele Rosso on a path to a Ph.D. in aerospace engineering? He’s not sure, but it resulted in him winning the Lab Research SLAM People’s Choice Award last year. Interested in competing this year? Click for more info. https://slam.lbl.gov/2018-slam/2018-slam-winners/michele-rosso
The main dining area in the cafeteria will close at 1 p.m. today to accommodate a special event. The cafeteria is open until 2 p.m., but food will need to be ordered “to go” or or consumed in the patio area. Contact Andrea Taylor (x7272) for more information.
As part of the EESA Distinguished Scientist Seminar Series, Rob Jackson of Stanford University will discuss “Ecosystem Processes and Their Representation in Global Models,” on Friday, May 24, at 10:30 a.m., in the Building 66 Auditorium. https://eesa.lbl.gov/event/dsss-ecosystem-processes-and-their-representation-in-global-models/
The San Francisco Pride Parade is Sunday, June 30, and Lab employees are invited to take part. You can borrow a special lab coat that comes in a selection of colors, grab a 🏳️🌈flag, put on comfy shoes, and be prepared to spend an awesome day in the City. Register today. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfX2fDuR7Zd_v2R6Wa224PonteOv-Lq28AEpDrQse9gQfkRUw/viewform?usp=sf_link
As part of the International Day of Light, Berkeley Lab features three scientists using the Advanced Light Source in their research. Follow #adayinthelight to share and view more videos, photos, and posts about breakthroughs at the intersection of science and light. https://newscenter.lbl.gov/2019/05/16/a-day-in-the-light-videos-highlight-how-scientists-use-light-in-experiments/
Stephen Lyon (center), professor of electrical engineering at Princeton University, will speak on “Mobile Electron Spin Qubits: Si ICs Meet Superfluid Helium” at 3:30 p.m. tomorrow (May 16) in Building 71-264. The seminar is hosted by the Accelerator Technology and Applied Physics Division. https://atap.lbl.gov/atap-seminars/#Lyon
Berkeley Lab scientists and staff shared their excitement for science at two events with Oakland public schools last week. On May 4, Lab volunteers helped Prescott Elementary celebrate 150 years of education, and on May 8, they led activities during the Oakland Unified School District Science Fair. https://k12education.lbl.gov/news
Berkeley Lab and UC Berkeley co-hosted a “Fire in the Environment” workshop last Thursday. The workshop sought to bring awareness to the wildfire research taking place at both institutions. EESA scientist Margaret Torn co-organized the event, which featured Lab and UC Berkeley speakers. https://eesa.lbl.gov/berkeley-lab-and-uc-berkeley-hold-berkeley-fire-research-workshop/