January 2019 – July 2022
Support the next generation of future scientists by attending an intern poster session hosted by Workforce Development & Education on April 28, 10 a.m. to noon. The work of 24 undergraduate and post-baccalaureate interns will be highlighted. Register to attend this virtual event. https://event.fourwaves.com/springpostersession2021/registration
Celebrate Lesbian Visibility Day with the Lab’s Lambda Alliance on April 26 at 4 p.m. by tuning in for a Q&A with renowned LGBTQ activist, author, and educator Carolyn Wysinger. Consider using a Lesbian Visibility Day Zoom background on Monday to support your colleagues. https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=NjZsdDM5NXEwa3NvN2w1YWMxcHBxZnJkcnEgbGJsLmdvdl80czRycmcxMmw2ZXFnNm5jbWMya3QwdmNnZ0Bn&tmsrc=lbl.gov_4s4rrg12l6eqg6ncmc2kt0vcgg%40group.calendar.google.com
Watch a live science event exploring the Earth, get tips on composting and gardening, watch a talk today on rare California plants, or learn how to invest responsibly. These are just some of the activities included in the Lab Sustainability Group’s Earth Day website. Happy Earth Day! https://earthday.lbl.gov/
Join Director Mike Witherell at 11 a.m. for a virtual tour of physical changes at the Lab in the past year, and a review of research highlights and how Lab research ties into the current administration’s goals. He will also discuss the Lab’s core values, stewardship, and being a citizen of the Lab. https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=M3EwZHBqazA4czZicjY3YzlxbGdjY2NwOWkgbGJsLmdvdl80czRycmcxMmw2ZXFnNm5jbWMya3QwdmNnZ0Bn&tmsrc=lbl.gov_4s4rrg12l6eqg6ncmc2kt0vcgg%40group.calendar.google.com
It has been proven that music is good for your health, and listening to the tunes played at the Groove Lounge is a fun way to get a little stress relief, boost your mood, and connect with the Lab community. Join DJ Miles Green for some springtime songs on Thursday, April 22, at 5 p.m. https://diversity.lbl.gov/2021/04/15/springtime-groove-lounge-with-dj-miles-green-april-22-2021/
Meet Rebecca Percz, Department Administrator for Strategic Communications. She vividly describes how she envisions her role along with her excitement about the Operations Career Development Club’s upcoming workshop. She also provides helpful tips on how to celebrate Admin Professionals Day today. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/weareberkeleylab/building-community/rebecca-percz
Saikat Guha of the University of Arizona will explore what form the quantum internet may take and the kinds of applications possible at the next ESnet Quantum Networking Technical Talk on April 28 at 10 a.m. Join in to learn more about this vision for the future of the Internet. https://sites.google.com/es.net/quantumnetworktalk/home
This 1 p.m. seminar features Austin Devaney of Piedmont Lithium discussing “Lithium resources: Extraction methods, Key materials, and markets.” Devaney works with automotive, battery, and materials companies to deliver Lithium for the expected expansion of the electric vehicles market. https://lirric.lbl.gov/2021/03/april-21-austin-devaney-piedmont-lithium/
Join Berkeley Lab Chief Sustainability Officer John Elliott on Friday, April 23, at noon, when he will discuss three energy efficiency strategies that work, based on real-world examples from Berkeley Lab buildings. This is an Energy Technologies Area seminar in celebration of Earth Month. https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=MzRlbTkyMW81N3E1ODFncHM5anZzcjhqNnIgbGJsLmdvdl9tOG43Z2hwbXIwdTl1bGZlYzdvNTFtMHEyb0Bn&tmsrc=lbl.gov_m8n7ghpmr0u9ulfec7o51m0q2o%40group.calendar.google.com
The Lab recently celebrated more than 250 Lab inventors and software developers and collaborators at a “Royal-T” event hosted by the Intellectual Property Office. Industry and other entities paid millions in royalties to the Lab in FY20. Read more and watch the event video. https://ipo.lbl.gov/berkeley-lab-celebrates-innovators-contributions-to-industry/