Scientists and engineers who would like to improve their communication and presentation skills can attend a two-hour workshop, “Getting Your Message Across,” on Wednesday, April 17 starting at 1:15 p.m. It will also be livestreamed. The workshop is led by Jean-Luc Doumont. Click to register. https://uc.sumtotal.host/Core/pillarRedirect?relyingParty=LM&url=https:%2F%2Fuc.sumtotal.host%2Flearning%2Fapp%2Fmanagement%2FLMS_ActDetails.aspx%3FUserMode%3D0%26ActivityId%3D353539%26ClassUnderStruct%3DFalse%26CallerUrl%3D%2Flearning%2Flearner%2FHome%2FGoToPortal%3Fkey%3D0%26SearchCallerURL%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fuc.sumtotal.host%252Fcore%252FsearchRedirect%253FViewType%253DList%2526SearchText%253Dgetting%25252520your%25252520message%25252520across%25252520-%252525204%2525252F17%2525252F2019%2526startRow%253D0%26SearchCallerID%3D2
Earth Month Event: Sustainability @ Home Brown Bag Panel April 9
Bring your lunch and join the discussion at noon on Tuesday, April 9 in Building 70A, Room 3377, to learn tips for integrating sustainability into your lifestyle. https://calendar.google.com/calendar/r/eventedit?hl=en&text=Sustainability+@+Home+Brown+Bag+(Earth+Month+Event)&dates=20190409T120000/20190409T133000&location=70A+-+3377,+https://lbnl.zoom.us/j/574073716&ctz=America/Los_Angeles&details=%0ABring+your+lunch+and+join+the+discussion+on+ways+integrate+sustainability+at+home.%0A%0A%E2%94%80%E2%94%80%E2%94%80%E2%94%80%E2%94%80%E2%94%80%E2%94%80%E2%94%80%E2%94%80%E2%94%80%0AJoin+Zoom+Meeting%0Ahttps://lbnl.zoom.us/j/574073716%0A%0AOne+tap+mobile%0A%2B16699006833,,574073716%23+US+(San+Jose)%0A%2B16465588656,,574073716%23+US+(New+York)%0A%0ADial+by+your+location%0A++++++++%2B1+669+900+6833+US+(San+Jose)%0A++++++++%2B1+646+558+8656+US+(New+York)%0AMeeting+ID:+574+073+716%0AFind+your+local+number:+https://zoom.us/u/acTrSJmyGj%0A%E2%94%80%E2%94%80%E2%94%80%E2%94%80%E2%94%80%E2%94%80%E2%94%80%E2%94%80%E2%94%80%E2%94%80%0ASee+Earth+Month+Flyer+for+all+Events:%0Ahttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1cHSbjgFy3y49Fgkw88YWUxr6TjqH2Gbw/view%0A%0ASubscribe+to+the+Earth+Month+Calendar:%0Ahttps://calendar.google.com/calendar/render?cid%3Dlbl.gov_m8n7ghpmr0u9ulfec7o51m0q2o@group.calendar.google.com%0A%0AMore+about+Sustainable+Berkeley+Lab:+%0Asbl.lbl.gov%0A%0AQuestions?+%0Asbl@lbl.gov&sf=true
H2 Parking Lot Closed for a Week Beginning Friday, April 5 at 5 p.m.
A large tent will be set up in the H2 parking lot near Building 70 to accommodate a 200-person conference next week. All vehicles will need to vacate the lot by no later than 5 p.m. Friday, April 5. The carpool spaces in Lot H2 will be moved to Lot J. The lot will reopen Friday, April 12.
What’s Jeanne Miller’s Favorite Element? Her Answer May Surprise You
The element this award-winning author and Physics Division affiliate has chosen as her favorite has helped quash the first disease to be eradicated without the use of medicines or vaccines. https://twitter.com/Jeannem5074/status/1111312896653299712
Share Your Favorite Periodic Table Element for Chance to Win Mug
Do you have a thing for manganese, molybdenum, or another element? We want to hear about it! It’s simple…post a video to social media telling us what element is your favorite and why.
April 19 UC Lab Fees Workshop on Accelerator Research
Accelerator research is a 2019 priority topic for the UC Laboratory Fees Research Program. To encourage the development and submission of proposals establishing collaborations between UC and national lab researchers, a workshop will be held April 19 at the Livermore Valley Open Campus. https://www.ucop.edu/research-initiatives/programs/lab-fees/workshops.html
Contingent From Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation Visits Berkeley Lab
Harvey Fineberg, Robert Kirshner, and others from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation visited the Lab on Tuesday to discuss joint projects and tour the Advanced Light Source. The foundation supports scientific research, environmental conservation, patient care, and projects in the Bay Area. https://www.moore.org/
March 27 Talk on ‘Beamlines for Understanding Degradation in Li Ion Batteries’
As part of the Interdisciplinary Instrumentation Colloquium, Stephen Harris of the Material Sciences Division will speak on “Beamlines for Understanding Degradation in Li Ion Batteries” on Wednesday, March 27, from noon to 1 p.m. in the Building 50 Auditorium. https://indico.physics.lbl.gov/indico/event/865/
March 29 EESA Talk on Exploring Landscapes, Ecosystems by Studying Their Streams
On Friday, March 29, the Earth and Environmental Sciences Area will host a Distinguished Scientist Seminar featuring James Kirchner, who will discuss “Exploring Landscapes and Ecosystems by Studying their Streams.” The seminar begins at 10:30 a.m. in the Building 66 Auditorium. https://eesa.lbl.gov/event/dsss-exploring-landscapes-and-ecosystems-by-studying-their-streams/
Learn More About Postdoc Lab-Industry Networking Connection Program on March 27
LINC is designed to introduce postdocs to careers beyond academia and facilitate networking with industry partners. Learn more about LINC and meet professionals from different scientific backgrounds at a launch event on Wednesday, March 27, 4 to 6 p.m. in the Bldg. 66 Auditorium. http://postdoc.lbl.gov/
