January 2019 – July 2022
On Sept. 17 at noon, join Kevin Goodwin, EHS Manager for Facilities and Construction Support, to learn about Subcontractor Onsite Health and Safety Representative requirements, including minimum qualifications, oversight roles and responsibilities, and methodology. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/lbnl-pmo-seminars/home
On Sept. 14, hear from ETA scientist Bin Wang, representing Berkeley Lab Energy Storage Center, as part of an expert panel convened by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) exploring the technology and infrastructure advances needed for widespread adoption of electric vehicles. https://app.webinar.net/bBGEmZbmMPz?mcc=EDIT
Join a JBEI seminar today with Washington University’s Tae Seok Moon, who will speak on the development of novel microbial hosts and CRISPRi tools for valorizing waste plastics and lignin. The seminar starts at 3 p.m. Click to register for the webinar. https://lbnl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XzJ1OW2tTnalWQsXZ9bCqg
The Intellectual Property Office is hosting a competition featuring scientist-entrepreneurs from ESnet, ETA, JGI, and NERSC who will pitch a marketable scientific idea to a panel of judges. The first-place winner advances to a DOE-wide pitch competition. https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=MTR2OW5kMDZmcXNwdmlqODJnaDRwaW9xOGIgbGJsLmdvdl80czRycmcxMmw2ZXFnNm5jbWMya3QwdmNnZ0Bn&tmsrc=lbl.gov_4s4rrg12l6eqg6ncmc2kt0vcgg%40group.calendar.google.com
The Berkeley Lab Postdoc Association hosts a Tech Talk with Amazon Web Services, today, Sept. 3, at 12:00 p.m. Senior Applied Scientist Lindley Graham will discuss career opportunities at AWS, his experience transitioning from postdoc to private industry, and expanding your professional network. https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=MTNzcW9rZHFlcGVydG1uOWF2aTFtNmk2MmkgbGJsLmdvdl9tcmsxZ2NrOG1rYnM4cGQ2b3YyNWZpMmk5a0Bn&tmsrc=lbl.gov_mrk1gck8mkbs8pd6ov25fi2i9k%40group.calendar.google.com
Yoga can be beneficial for both physical and mental health. Studies show yoga can lower blood pressure, reduce back pain, and reduce anxiety and depression. The Lab’s Yoga club has both free and low-fee virtual classes Monday through Friday in September. https://yoga.lbl.gov/
Join us Tuesday, Sept. 7 at 4:00 p.m. for our monthly discussion series on research and solutions surrounding climate change. Each week, two graduate students will present their research and we will discuss how interdisciplinary climate research can be further developed. https://sites.google.com/berkeley.edu/climatehub/home
The 2021 New Lineages of Life (NeLLi) Symposium will be held virtually over six weeks in two-hour sessions on Thursdays, from Sept. 16 to Oct. 21. NeLLi2021 will highlight experimental innovations, computational advances, and other developments. Registration is free but required in advance. https://usermeeting.jgi.doe.gov/2021-nelli/
Today at 11:30 a.m., learn how to navigate life’s challenges with resilience and positive coping techniques. Discussion includes managing stress, how to use our challenges to build resilience, mindfulness, and reframing stress to cultivate strength. Registration required. https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=NG5xaDdlYTY5NWlpdGtoam10dDJyM3Bua2sgbGJsLmdvdl80czRycmcxMmw2ZXFnNm5jbWMya3QwdmNnZ0Bn&tmsrc=lbl.gov_4s4rrg12l6eqg6ncmc2kt0vcgg%40group.calendar.google.com
Join Jennifer Huber and the Career Pathways Office for a series of workshops designed to help scientists and engineers become more effective and confident writers. The workshops focus on effective writing for journal articles and grant proposals. Part 1 takes place on Sept. 9. Register in advance. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/writing-in-science-part-1-reviewing-fundamentals-tickets-146990210677