January 2019 – July 2022
Hear from Lisa Stillings, Research Geologist with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), about how the global pursuit of independent power and low-carbon renewable energy is driving efforts to quantify worldwide lithium resources and reserves, and to explore for new deposits. https://lirric.lbl.gov/2021/08/august-11-lisa-stillings-usgs/
In the next ESnet 5G for Science series talk, Luis Maestro with Nokia Bell Labs will present work underway to deploy a cellular network on the Moon for NASA. Join this talk on August 19 at 1 p.m. https://sites.google.com/es.net/5gforsciencetechtalk/home
Twelve early-career scientists will go head-to-head in the fourth annual Berkeley Lab SLAM on Thursday, Sept. 23, for a grand prize of $3,000. The event will be live-streamed and the virtual audience will get to cast their vote for the “People’s Choice Award.” https://slam.lbl.gov/slam-2021/2021-slam-finalists
The Advanced Quantum Testbed (AQT) is committed to inspiring and nurturing new talent. This past July, AQT scientist and Head of Hardware Kasra Nowrouzi hosted a visit from UC Davis undergraduate students and faculty. https://aqt.lbl.gov/aqt-hosts-visit-from-uc-davis-students-and-faculty/
Interested in learning how promotions are handled at the Lab? This workshop will provide you with tools and guidance to help evaluate your career progression and understand the Lab’s promotion process. Join on August 12 at 11 a.m. to learn more. https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=MDN1NDFtNHFxYzcwZnJlb21pb2E4ajZvcmIgbGJsLmdvdl80czRycmcxMmw2ZXFnNm5jbWMya3QwdmNnZ0Bn&tmsrc=lbl.gov_4s4rrg12l6eqg6ncmc2kt0vcgg%40group.calendar.google.com
To celebrate the Lab’s 90th anniversary, staff are invited to create a short video wishing the Lab a happy birthday. Sign up for a video shoot or send your video to lbnl-happy90@lbl.gov by August 13. The Lab community will vote for their favorite, and the winner will be announced on August 26. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/the-next-90/home/birthday-video-contest
Morning stretch breaks started way back in April 2020, and they’re still going strong. Over 3,900 people have participated since it started. Join us for a quick 10-minute session of easy stretches designed to bring a little movement to the morning. Monday- Friday from 9:30 – 9:40 a.m. https://diversity.lbl.gov/2021/07/30/join-us-daily-10-minute-breaks-for-self-care/
With the COVID situation changing again, now might be a good time to find some connection and support. Berkeley Lab and Be Well at Work have a series of ongoing drop-in groups that are open to everyone: morning stretch breaks, wellness in the new normal, parenting support, and eldercare support. https://healthyandwell.lbl.gov/emotional-wellbeing/community
The Project Management Organization (PMO) presents Skip Dunham, Deputy Director of the Projects and Infrastructure Modernization Division (PIMD), as the next speaker in the Project Management Best Practices Seminar series on Friday, Aug. 6 at noon. Sign up in advance to attend. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/lbnl-pmo-seminars/home
The Lab is participating in SAGE STEM Camp, a week of tours, flash talks, star gazing, and research highlights presented by six of the DOE national labs. The week starts on Aug. 2 with presentations from Lab researchers. Events are open to the public and geared to a middle school and older audience. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sage-s-camp-a-week-with-doe-national-labs-tickets-165231250117