January 2019 – July 2022
Berkeley Lab will host two activities during the OUSD Fair on May 8 at the Chabot Space and Science Center. Volunteers will lead demos of chemical and physical reactions and diffraction patterns. The event brings together hundreds of teachers, students, families, and community members. https://k12education.lbl.gov/volunteer
The video was unveiled at the recent Rosenfeld Symposium. Rosenfeld, who died in 2017, was an energy efficiency pioneer who developed technologies that helped pave the way for compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs), as well as window coatings and computer programs for building energy analysis. https://buildings.lbl.gov/rosenfeld-symposium
Health Services hosts a skin screening clinic — conducted by UCSF dermatologist Drew Saylor — on May 17, from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. CLINIC IS FULL. That same day (noon to 1 p.m.), Saylor leads a brown bag discussion on keeping skin safe in the Building 50 Auditorium. It will be live streamed. https://ehs.lbl.gov/2019/04/30/skin-screening-clinic-brown-bag/
The Lab celebrated 25 years of Daughters and Sons to Work Day last Thursday, with 124 children taking part in numerous activities, including tours, hands-on demos, a science festival, and some inspirational words from Lab Director Mike Witherell. A special thanks to the volunteers who helped out. https://berkeleylab.exposure.co/take-your-daughters-sons-day
In honor of the 150th birthday of the periodic table, children attending the Lab’s recent Daughters & Sons Day event were asked what they would name their element, should they discover one. From Glistening Oxide to “U” for Unicorn, the answers are quite entertaining. https://youtu.be/568u8yts9zM
The Photo Club will hold its annual Spring Showcase of photography on Wednesday, May 1, from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in Perseverance Hall (Bldg. 54). There will be a raffle for prizes, and light refreshments will be served starting at 3 p.m. Stop by to view the images and meet the photographers. http://photoclub.lbl.gov/home
Learning the best commute routes for bikers (pictured) was among the numerous offerings available at the fair, which provides resources to help employees — and our planet — stay safe and healthy. Numerous Lab groups hosted booths, each dispensing valuable information and fun give-aways. https://stratcomm-elements.lbl.gov/2019/04/22/safety-security-and-sustainability-topics-featured-in-thursdays-fair/
From experiments with dry ice, to cabbage chemistry, to DNA spooling, kids who attended Daughters and Sons to Work day learned about science in a fun-filled way. The event is made possible by the volunteer efforts of numerous Lab employees. A photo feature of the day will be posted early next week. https://k12education.lbl.gov/programs/dstw
Those who missed this event, or want to view it again, can watch the discussion on neurodiversity that took place on Tuesday. At the event, panelists Mike Witherell, Emalynn Robinson, and Martha Ortiz shared their stories on how to best support colleagues with neurodiversity challenges. https://youtu.be/PfRvQppYJEk
On Earth Day, Lab-wide social media accounts converged to showcase science and research from Berkeley Lab aimed at benefiting society and the planet. This year’s theme was #ProtectOurSpecies. The day culminated with 99 tweets/RTs from @BerkeleyLab and our user facility accounts. https://wakelet.com/wake/aaf4c27c-4c8e-4b76-9c84-5d1242c690a0