January 2019 – July 2022
In this Midday Science Café, listen as two researchers discuss developing new ways to harness elements to advance research frontiers. Join the next Midday Science Café on August 19 at noon to learn more. https://lbnl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CVdD7H_KTCudkAi-_lyF3Q
Graduate students working on research relevant to climate change are invited to sign up to give a short, informal talk about their work to an interdisciplinary student-led seminar and discussion group. Talks are on the first Monday of every month at 4 p.m. Email emolter@berkeley.edu if interested. https://bit.ly/3jKt0Kp
A Lab-wide working group is soliciting input to inform strategic directions for hydrogen research. Those working on hydrogen and related fields or capabilities are encouraged to participate. Survey responses, due August 23, will guide an upcoming town hall and workshops. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScrL2SaixaM28BgGA6Yp0Cs5QBWsRH4hjUVquOyBAgA3j_MHw/viewform
Still working on your birthday wish for the Lab? Good news. The deadline for submissions has been extended to 5 p.m. PT on August 18. Songs, poems, art, and cakes are among the many possibilities. Learn more and send your short video to lbnl-happy90@lbl.gov. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/the-next-90/home/birthday-video-contest
In this edition of Coffee with Postdocs, learn about the journey, passions, and path ahead of Louise Frenck, a postdoc at the Energy Storage Division and the Social & Outdoor lead of Berkeley Lab Postdoc Association. https://postdoc.lbl.gov/2021/08/03/coffee-with-postdoc-series-louise-frenck/
The Joint Genomics Institute (JGI) has two five-star podcasts, “Genome Insider” and “Natural Prodcast.” JGI wants listener feedback to better understand the podcasts’ impact. Listeners are invited to take this two to five minute survey by August 27. https://forms.gle/1kq9EBfNgF4K8YiS7
In this Midday Science Café, hear from two researchers developing new ways to harness elements to advance research frontiers. Join the next Midday Science Café on August 19 at noon to learn more. https://lbnl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CVdD7H_KTCudkAi-_lyF3Q
Searching for connection? Berkeley Lab and Be Well at Work have a series of ongoing drop-in groups on various topics that are open to everyone. The Lab’s Employee Resource Groups and Employee Activity Associations also host regular events open to all staff. https://healthyandwell.lbl.gov/emotional-wellbeing/community
Join the Berkeley Lab Postdoc Association’s monthly game night on August 11 at 7:30 p.m. Sign up to play Codenames or Jackbox Games. All the games are simple to play, with no prior experience required. Friends and family are welcome. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1cwXFsJ-0YbI–1g70EDLgmhL_bHPl5LcMGHSmVKJmw8/edit#gid=0
The Operations Career Development and Networking Group will host the second “Future of Work” Forum on Tuesday, Sept. 14 at 11 a.m. This will be a continuation of the previous “Future of Work” Forum, providing more updates on the flexible work toolkit and on-site processes. Register in advance. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdvb2VmzmPDieMuZ21Sgso-vHyGdCcubNmdJ1KYigwrT3uWgw/viewform