January 2019 – July 2022
It’s that time again when talented members of the Lab community come together to entertain their colleagues at Open Mic. The event takes place today, March 19, at 4:30 p.m. Tune in to watch your co-workers share their passion and skills and show your support. https://diversity.lbl.gov/2021/03/02/berkeley-labs-9th-open-mic-friday-march-19-2021/
A working group is soliciting input to inform Berkeley Lab’s strategic directions for electron microscopy relevant to Basic Energy Sciences. Survey responses, due March 26, will guide an April town hall, followed by workshops. Microscopists and microscopy users are encouraged to participate. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf4jxrsmU-g-MY1E8NTLTx5YHF_F91D-YPBnA273FfmbctYUw/viewform?usp=sf_link
Join IPO in recognizing Lab inventors and software developers whose contributions are helping to advance industry. Special guests include Vanessa Chan, the new Chief Commercialization Officer at the Department of Energy, scientists, and industry representatives. https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=NzMzNzBna2FwZHZxdmJ1cGVyYmE1cmVtb3QgbGJsLmdvdl80czRycmcxMmw2ZXFnNm5jbWMya3QwdmNnZ0Bn&tmsrc=lbl.gov_4s4rrg12l6eqg6ncmc2kt0vcgg%40group.calendar.google.com
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine will host a discussion on Wednesday, March 31, at 10 a.m. to highlight, discuss, explore, and expand the understanding of how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the professional and personal lives of women in research. Register now. https://clicks.eventbrite.com/f/a/QLi8urWnDP2Qizm-f7G9hQ~~/AAQxAQA~/RgRiK62bP0QpaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZXZlbnRicml0ZS5jb20vZS8xNDU1NzA5NzU3MDdXA3NwY0IKYEkbekpgytvh9VISZHdlbnR3b3J0aEBsYmwuZ292WAQAAAAA
Are you interested in starting a bio company? Learn more on Tuesday, March 23, at 3 p.m. with Josh Moser from Petri, a venture fund that invests in startups at the intersection of biology and engineering. Jill Fuss, founder of Cinder Bio and former Lab scientist, will lead the discussion. https://lbnl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_smgM9bD7R8eTWAob-eEd9w
UC Berkeley is hosting a free virtual BioResearch Product Faire™ Event on Wednesday, March 17, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Reps from Agilent, Fluidigm, PHC Corp., Proteintech, The Baker Company, and Vectorbuilder will be on hand. https://lab.biotech-calendar.com/ucberk-2021-vbpf-dos?utm_campaign=UCBerk21&utm_source=email&utm_content=DOS
Ireland has a long history of scientific advances, and the Lab is home to several Irish scientists who have started a new group, Berkeley Lab Irish Community. Membership is open to all. Learn more about St. Patrick’s Day and Irish scientific advancements from one of the founders, EESA’s Eoin Brodie. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/weareberkeleylab/driving-research/eoin-brodie
DOE Deputy Director for Energy Justice Shalanda Baker will share her vision, research agenda, and strategy for the new DOE Energy Justice office, as well as her role in President Biden’s Justice40 Initiative, in a talk Friday, March 19 at 12:30 p.m. Go to streaming.lbl.gov on Friday. https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=MHNtb2dnbmY3ZWZsbjYyMzN1dG4zYzdvZjQgbGJsLmdvdl80czRycmcxMmw2ZXFnNm5jbWMya3QwdmNnZ0Bn&tmsrc=lbl.gov_4s4rrg12l6eqg6ncmc2kt0vcgg%40group.calendar.google.com
This year, the Lab is celebrating Bring a Kid to Work Day at home. Government & Community Relations and its K-12 team are hosting a Family Science Festival on Saturday, May 22, to celebrate the past and imagine the future with Berkeley Lab families. Volunteer to help plan this virtual event. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-YyRsvn4k_oXGfi7gz2TFA5odDKTGpkP_KasA8vw4O4eFhw/viewform
Showcase Berkeley Lab creativity this Earth Day 🌍. The Department of Energy invites all Lab employees to submit photos and haikus as part of a virtual Earth Day celebration. Submissions are accepted Monday, March 15, through Thursday, April 1, and winners will be announced the week of Earth Day. https://earthday.projectenhancement.com/