January 2019 – July 2022
Learn what neighbors are doing with their homes to combat climate change, improve air quality, generate clean energy, and move towards a greener future. There will be demos and experts who can fill you in on heat pumps, air quality, solar storage, power outages, and more. See the full tour schedule. https://www.eastbaygreenhome.com/
The Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science is hosting a webinar Wednesday, April 7, at noon to explore ways to create more inclusive spaces for Indigenous peoples in STEM. https://diversity.lbl.gov/2021/04/01/creating-more-inclusive-spaces-in-stem-for-native-americans-april-7-2021/
The Viral EcoGenomics & Applications (VEGA) seminars seek to foster discussion on capturing and characterizing uncultivated viruses, the role of viruses in natural ecosystems, and the exploration of viral genetic diversity and innovative applications. The series kicks off on April 8. https://usermeeting.jgi.doe.gov/vega/
The Lab is collaborating with local organizations to host a family STEM event celebrating Earth Day on April 22. Volunteers are needed to lead either a DIY fossil or bean germination activity for the event. Advance training will be provided. Learn more and sign up. https://forms.gle/FxmUSzb4dymZb3Ar7
The Lab is holding two listening sessions in April to provide an opportunity for employees to share their views on the future of work at the Lab. The Lab wants employee input to assist in reimagining how and where we work to accomplish the Lab’s mission. Sign up for a session on April 7 or April 13. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/future-of-work/home/news/what-are-the-listening-sessions
Nominations for Exceptional Achievement and the Berkeley Lab Prize Lifetime Achievement Awards are being accepted through May 31. The awards recognize Lab contributors for significant accomplishments in advancing the Lab’s mission and strategic goals. Honorees will be celebrated in the fall. https://recognition.lbl.gov/
The Department of Energy has released a new Funding Opportunity Announcement on microelectronics. The Computing Sciences, Energy Sciences, and Physical Sciences Areas are hosting a town hall today (March 31) at 1 p.m. to provide potential applicants with additional information. https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=MW4yYnFzcnB1cm5kYjRxbmoyaWhlMmtraTUgbGJsLmdvdl80czRycmcxMmw2ZXFnNm5jbWMya3QwdmNnZ0Bn&tmsrc=lbl.gov_4s4rrg12l6eqg6ncmc2kt0vcgg%40group.calendar.google.com
Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) is dedicated to celebrating the lives of transgender people and their contributions to society. Join the Lab’s Lambda Alliance at a coffee break on March 31 at 4 p.m. to recognize TDOV, and consider using the TDOV Zoom background for your meetings that day. https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=MW8zaWoycWUxYjJybGs3aTduc3VqNGtjMWYgbGJsLmdvdl80czRycmcxMmw2ZXFnNm5jbWMya3QwdmNnZ0Bn&tmsrc=lbl.gov_4s4rrg12l6eqg6ncmc2kt0vcgg%40group.calendar.google.com
Learn about imposter syndrome, which can make people doubt their abilities and find it hard to enjoy success, at a webinar on March 31, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. sponsored by the Lab’s Career Pathways office. You’ll learn about it along with strategies to reduce imposter feelings. Registration is required. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-imposter-syndrome-tickets-142287605057
To close out Women’s History Month, the WSEC and LANA are proud to co-host a talk on March 31 by Mayra Padilla on the importance of nurturing the next generation of women of color scientists. Padilla is Contra Costa College’s dean of institutional effectiveness & equity. Add it to your calendar. https://diversity.lbl.gov/2021/03/09/womens-history-month-speaker-dr-maya-padilla-march-31-2021/