January 2019 – July 2022
Friday at 12:00 p.m. join a Zoom forum open to all Lab employees who want to express solidarity with researchers in Ukraine and with Ukrainian Lab staff, or who want to discuss help or resources for the those affected. The event is hosted by the Berkeley Lab Postdoc Association. https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/r/eventedit/N3ZqaW5lbWFhMGpsYzg0NGFka2RsYmllNmMgbGJsLmdvdl9tcmsxZ2NrOG1rYnM4cGQ2b3YyNWZpMmk5a0Bn?tab=mc
Celebrate International Women’s Day by attending a speaker event March 8 at noon with Dr. Malika Grayson, who will talk about identifying the signs of, and practicing strategies to cope with, imposter syndrome. This event is hosted by the Bay Area national laboratories. Register today. https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=MmJ1b2lkanFjbzZkMWUxN2NucWdnZ28zMXAgbGJsLmdvdl80czRycmcxMmw2ZXFnNm5jbWMya3QwdmNnZ0Bn&tmsrc=lbl.gov_4s4rrg12l6eqg6ncmc2kt0vcgg%40group.calendar.google.com
Ever consider a side gig as a comedian, torch singer, opera star, or guitar god? Now is the time to dust off your dreams and join other talented performers by signing up for the springtime edition of the Lab’s open mic night, slated for Friday, March 18 at 4 p.m. Click on the link to lean more. https://diversity.lbl.gov/2022/02/25/berkeley-labs-springtime-open-mic-friday-march-18-2022/
All staff are invited to join the Council of UC Staff Assemblies (CUCSA) for a UC-wide town hall on March 9 at noon to learn about CUCSA’s current work to address some of the issues affecting UC staff. Register to attend today. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/berkeleylabcucsa/home#h.qs0nm54e4squ
The National Microbiome Data Collaborative will host a panel discussing the data citation landscape and increasing awareness of best practices of getting and giving credit to data. Join four panelists on Wednesday, March 9 at 11 a.m. to learn more. https://lbnl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_p_xa_owPSs–Dm-vkJEneA
Hear from Foundry scientific and technical staff and the User Program Office about how to write a successful Molecular Foundry user proposal on Friday, March 4, from 1 to 2 p.m. This event is just in time for mapping out your user proposal for the Foundry’s spring standard proposal call. https://foundry.lbl.gov/2022/02/27/information-session-proposals-2022/
A new website, Return to Lab Sites, provides the most likely needed info for someone who has been physically away from or is new to the Lab. It is a quick reference tool with links providing more details. Additional sections will be added as the Lab transitions to more people working on site. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/returntosites/at-a-glance
Happy Women’s History Month! Show your support by checking out the posted events and resources on the Women Scientists and Engineers Council (WSEC) website. Download and use the new Zoom background in your next meeting. https://berkeleylab-erg.lbl.gov/women-scientists-and-engineers-council/womens-history-month
UC Berkeley’s Be Well at Work program will host a presentation on March 3 at 12:10 p.m. that will inspire creative thinking on engaging older adults with a neurodegenerative illness like dementia in joyful and meaningful experiences that enhance the quality of life. https://healthyandwell.lbl.gov/home#h.62ztbfkuuzlw
Join the gLoBaL ERG on March 3 at 4 p.m. for a webinar with Vincent Gonguet, head of climate action at the social network company Meta (formerly known as Facebook.) Learn how Meta is addressing misinformation with the help of scientists and leveraging its global reach to tackle climate change. https://global.lbl.gov/events/tackling-climate-change-at-meta