January 2019 – July 2022
The UC Moves event today, June 29, will be held virtually this year. Perform 30 minutes of movement within 24 hours to participate, then post your photos or about your experience on the event Kudoboard. https://ehs.lbl.gov/2022/05/13/save-the-date-june-29th-uc-moves/
The first Department of Energy LEEP Summit for clean tech entrepreneurs will take place on July 12. More than 20 startups, including participants from Cyclotron Road, will pitch their proposals. The summit will also feature a panel on inclusive innovation and ways to connect with innovators. https://web.cvent.com/event/5ff86c4a-a658-41bd-91cb-e7b8cebe7e66/summary
Over 80 Lab employees, family, and friends took part in the annual San Francisco Pride Parade on Sunday. The marchers yelled out, “We love science,” and the crowd cheered and applauded in return. The event was co-sponsored by Government & Community Relations and the Lambda Employee Resource Group. https://vimeo.com/724691952/c3b0fb925e
As part of Pride Month, the Latin American and Native American, and Lambda ERGs invite everyone to a virtual screening of the award-winning short film “Acuitzeramo” today at noon, followed by a discussion with the film’s director Miguel Angel Caballero and actors Luis Antonio Aldana and Sal Lopez. https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/r/eventedit/copy/NjRqcGZzOTlmcXJmdjllYWpoZzU0aGZyOGwgbGJsLmdvdl80czRycmcxMmw2ZXFnNm5jbWMya3QwdmNnZ0Bn
On July 7, join Early Career Employee Resource Group for a career pathway exploration workshop featuring career coach Josh Henkin. Attendees will learn how to build career skills and networking early during their academic training to enhance and build a professional reputation. https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=MXZlYWNuZXBsYzNhbDVyaWRoODBycjhxbmwgY19hbGZpcnRxNnEzc20yZWhhcjRxdXB0NWluc0Bn&tmsrc=c_alfirtq6q3sm2ehar4qupt5ins%40group.calendar.google.com
Learn more about carbon-negative research at the Lab in a series of lightning talks today and Tuesday in preparation for the CNI Workshop on June 30. Topics include Biological Approaches to Carbon Management, Geological Sequestration, Direct Air Capture & Storage, and Enhanced Mineralization. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Q8jcRoQW8HlK13Ppd6wwGlVg8t07fhAB_LNeXnC60Xo/edit
The White House OSTP will host a federal roundtable on preventing and addressing identity-based harassment and discrimination in STEM environments, including research environments, today at 10 a.m as part of marking the 50th anniversary of the passage of Title IX. Registration required. https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_F-LlmB_aREi8rdGsily7qw
Workforce Development & Education (WD&E) will spotlight the Visiting Faculty Program (VFP) in a short lecture series this summer. VFP interns from historically underrepresented research community institutions will share their experiences at Berkeley Lab. To RSVP, please visit the WD&E website. https://education.lbl.gov/visiting-faculty-program-lecture-series/
Science Accelerating Girl’s Engagement (SAGE) camp is on the Lab’s hill site in person from August 1 – 5. Volunteers from ALS, IGB, Molecular Foundry, and NERSC are needed to serve as SAGE Guides, Short Project Facilitators (training provided), and Job Shadow Hosts. https://service.lbl.gov/need/index?q=sage&age=&agency_id=&min_available_slots=&dateOn=&distance=&zip=&need_impact_area=&need_init_id=&qualification_id=&meta%5B%5D=&meta%5B%5D=&meta%5B%5D=&meta%5B%5D=&allowTeams=&ug_id=&s=1
Hydrogen gas plays a role in the future of clean energy with the potential to replace fossil fuels for many daily and essential applications. In this Midday Science Cafe today at noon, hear from scientists who are working to make hydrogen fuel a clean, affordable reality. https://gcr.lbl.gov/community/midday-cafe