January 2019 – July 2022
The talks are held on Wednesdays, from 3 to 4 p.m., either in Building 6-2202 or Building 15-253. Today (April 24), Pupa Gilbert of the University of Wisconsin–Madison will discuss “How Organisms Build Crystals.” https://als.lbl.gov/news-events/seminars/
To accommodate the Safety, Security, and Sustainability Fair, the cafeteria parking lot will close Wednesday evening through 4 p.m. on Thursday. The cafeteria bus stop will be moved across the street near the stop sign during that time. https://stratcomm-elements.lbl.gov/2019/04/22/safety-security-and-sustainability-topics-featured-in-thursdays-fair/
Gates, who leads the Lab’s Heavy Element Group, will discuss “Building New Elements Beyond the Periodic Table” on Monday, April 29, at Club 21 (2111 Franklin St. Oakland) at 7 p.m. https://eastbay.nerdnite.com/
The annual Safety, Security, and Sustainability Fair combines fun with critical information on safety, security, and sustainability. Learn about the fire department’s decontamination unit, turn in old keys, and test ride an e-bike. Stop by the Elements booth for a chance to win a free Elements mug. https://stratcomm-elements.lbl.gov/2019/04/22/safety-security-and-sustainability-topics-featured-in-thursdays-fair/
The Molecular Foundry spring seminar series, which begins April 30, features eight distinguished speakers whose research interests span the field of nanoscience. Seminars are on Tuesdays at 11 a.m. in Bldg. 67-3111. Danna Freedman will headline the group as the joint Foundry/ALS speaker on June 11. http://foundry.lbl.gov/events/
CANCELED: the S Lot in front of the Molecular Foundry and the T 2 lot behind Buildings 62 and 66 will be open tomorrow.
ETA researcher Prakash Rao is among a panel of speakers who will discuss sustainable water management, water-use intensity in electrical generation, and energy demands of water delivery on April 24, from 1 to 4:30 p.m., at the PG&E Center in San Francisco. It will also be live streamed. http://www.publicnow.com/view/80BB1EE1B6F0C8A735475044DBABB9CADCEA6890
Kaiser Permanente’s Leah Burkhart will help participants learn how to identify and manage everyday tension and make changes that keep both body and mind relaxed. The workshop takes place Wednesday, April 24, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. in Perseverance Hall (Bldg. 54), and will be live streamed. https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=NDhxM3UxaTFldXRpMjc1Zzc1ZWt0bzNvMnIgbGJsLmdvdl80czRycmcxMmw2ZXFnNm5jbWMya3QwdmNnZ0Bn&tmsrc=lbl.gov_4s4rrg12l6eqg6ncmc2kt0vcgg%40group.calendar.google.com
Mark Knackstedt of the Australian National University will discuss “Digital Materials Design” on Tuesday, April 30, from 10:30 a.m. to noon, in the Building 66 Auditorium. The talk is part of the Earth and Environmental Sciences Area’s Distinguished Scientist Seminar Series. https://eesa.lbl.gov/event/dsss-digital-materials-design/
The idea for a national day focused on the environment came to Gaylord Nelson, a U.S. Senator from Wisconsin, after witnessing the ravages of the 1969 massive oil spill in Santa Barbara. He wanted to infuse the same energy the anti-war movement had into raised awareness of air and water pollution. https://www.earthday.org/about/the-history-of-earth-day/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI9v6pjszc4QIVk6DsCh2HvwsLEAAYASAAEgLlivD_BwE