January 2019 – July 2022
IMPEL+ — a DOE buildings-to-market technologies program — will kick off a new year of entrepreneurs getting their products to market with a webinar on Oct. 6. Three new tracks and expert mentor panels for building technologies and programs have been added: Decarbonize, Digitalize, and Democratize. https://impel.lbl.gov/media/sept-2021-kickoff-webinar
This summer, two SOAR interns learned valuable skills through their work with Lab mentors. Learn more about SOAR’s partnership with Workforce Development and Education. https://education.lbl.gov/2021/09/17/soaring-to-new-heights/
It’s National Drive Electric Week, an excellent opportunity to find out what makes electric vehicles so great to own and drive. (Hint: have fun, save money, and combat climate change). Test drive one at the Berkeley Farmers’ Market on Saturday, Oct. 2, and check out other events to learn more. https://sbl.lbl.gov/category/news/#Why%20Your%20Next%20Car%20Should%20be%20Electric
Mark your calendars for this exciting series of talks featuring Jeroen van Tilborg, Paul Dauenhauer, Jennifer Doudna, Andrea Cavalleri, and Erica Sapphire. You’ll hear the latest updates on accelerator technology, microchips, CRISPR, quantum materials, and SARS-CoV-2 antibody therapeutics. https://als.lbl.gov/news-events/seminars/
Join your colleagues on Sept. 28 at 10 a.m. for a Town Hall with senior leaders to learn about flexible work options and how they will be implemented at the Lab. Questions can be sent in advance to fow@lbl.gov. https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=N2ZlcWdybGdxY3JrcjE1OWlmbjZwcmFjajIgbGJsLmdvdl80czRycmcxMmw2ZXFnNm5jbWMya3QwdmNnZ0Bn&tmsrc=lbl.gov_4s4rrg12l6eqg6ncmc2kt0vcgg%40group.calendar.google.com
Get your popcorn, candy, and favorite drink, and join the Berkeley Lab Postdoc Association’s monthly movie night with Teleparty (Netflix Party). Watch “The Memoirs of a Geisha” tonight, Sept. 24 at 7:30 p.m. The watch party ink will be sent at 7 p.m. Sign up here. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeSFLeISAcsXtCWgdh1OseobS6mQoGV4P2H3imIQeqkUxqF_A/viewform
Mark your calendar for Sept. 28 at 10 a.m. for a Town Hall with senior leaders on the latest information and resources on flexible work arrangements and how the Lab continues to plan in a constantly changing environment. Questions can be sent in advance to fow@lbl.gov. https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=N2ZlcWdybGdxY3JrcjE1OWlmbjZwcmFjajIgbGJsLmdvdl80czRycmcxMmw2ZXFnNm5jbWMya3QwdmNnZ0Bn&tmsrc=lbl.gov_4s4rrg12l6eqg6ncmc2kt0vcgg%40group.calendar.google.com
Twelve finalists take the virtual stage in the fourth annual Berkeley Lab Research SLAM today at 3 p.m. Finalists will have three minutes to present their research topic. Judges will determine the first, second, and third-place awardees, and the audience will vote for the “People’s Choice” Award. https://slam.lbl.gov/
Make a pledge in support of California Clean Air Day on Oct. 6. The Lab has pledged support as an organization, and your commitment will be added as part of the Lab’s pledge. Learn how you can support cleaner air, from planting a garden and eating less meat, to driving an electric vehicle. https://www.cleanairday.org/pledge/individual/LBNL/
The Lab-wide hydrogen working group will host a workshop on Sept. 29 from 1–5 p.m. to assess the Lab’s strengths and consider future directions for hydrogen research. Those working on hydrogen and related fields or with applicable capabilities are encouraged to participate. Register by Sept. 28. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdwvSWnggb1Wctova3OVb9NDntfR0JL1bU_MLDaj4LoetvBHg/viewform?usp=sf_link