January 2019 – July 2022
Those visiting or working at the Lab have enjoyed entertainment breaks. Some of the entertainment was provided by Lab employees, while at other times, professional musicians and dancers graced our stages. Take a look at some of our musical highlights over the years. https://berkeleylab.exposure.co/celebrate-the-past-music-dance
While Earth Month officially ends today, there are many ways to celebrate and protect our planet as part of our everyday lives. Check out the Lab’s Earth Day website to learn what you can do to keep mother earth healthy and happy. https://earthday.lbl.gov/
Tune in at noon on Friday, April 30, to learn more about the Lab’s Carbon Negative Initiative, which will address the basic science required to scale negative emissions technologies, develop an analysis for integrating NETs, and ID directions for NET research. Register for this presentation. https://lbnl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3H-GXNzHTWODUitZ6qLHkg
The UC Council of Chief Diversity Officers is hosting a Distinguished Scholars webinar on April 28 at 1 p.m. featuring Amani Allen. She’ll present her research on African Americans’ mental and physical health in relation to gender, socioeconomic position, and stress created by racism. https://diversity.lbl.gov/2021/04/13/uc-council-of-chief-diversity-officers-distinguished-scholar-webinar-april-28-2021/
The Foundry’s 2021 Spring Seminar Series begins on April 27, featuring nine distinguished speakers. Notably, Lee Cronin will present a joint Foundry/Charter Hill seminar on May 18. Clare Grey will give a joint ALS/Foundry talk on June 8. Seminars are on Tuesdays at 11 a.m. https://foundry.lbl.gov/2021/04/21/spring-2021-seminar-series/
Gain a greater awareness of American cultural values by attending a workshop on April 29 at 10:30 a.m. sponsored by the Lab’s Career Pathways office. Learn how to improve interpersonal relationships and enhance the understanding of American society and the workplace. Register for this Zoom event. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/why-do-americans-act-that-wayunderstanding-adjusting-to-american-culture-tickets-140376689457
Early-career scientists and postdocs are invited to compete in this year’s research SLAM. The first-place prize is $3,000, and all participants gain experience in sharing their research. A SLAM prep workshop takes place on June 2 with June 18 as the deadline for submissions of intent. https://slam.lbl.gov/
Director Mike Witherell presented a virtual tour of physical changes at the Lab in the past year, reviewed research highlights, and discussed how the Lab’s research ties into the current administration’s goals. He also discussed the Lab’s new core values, stewardship, and Lab citizenship. https://streaming.lbl.gov/video-library
A career development and networking workshop for business operation and administrative staff — April 23 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. — will feature speakers sharing their experiences and advice on career pathways, as well as opportunities for engagement across the Lab. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/opscareer/home
A seminar and panel discussion on the tension between the experimental measurement and theoretical prediction of the muon spin occurs on April 27 at 10:30 a.m. The event, hosted by the Nuclear Science & Physics Divisions, will highlight the first results from the muon g-2 experiment at Fermilab. https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=MmhtMGUxYzBmMXQ2ZG0ydWhrc3U5Y2UzbzggbGJsLmdvdl80czRycmcxMmw2ZXFnNm5jbWMya3QwdmNnZ0Bn&tmsrc=lbl.gov_4s4rrg12l6eqg6ncmc2kt0vcgg%40group.calendar.google.com