January 2019 – July 2022
Quantum networks are expected to enable transformative technologies with wide-ranging global impact. Learn more about these efforts from Prineha Narang with Harvard University, who will discuss “Predicting and Controlling Quantum Systems to Enable Scalable Quantum Networks” on Jan. 29 at noon. https://sites.google.com/es.net/quantumtechtalkjan29/home
Join the Women Scientists & Engineers Council (WSEC) in welcoming Romy Chakraborty, Head of Berkeley Lab’s Ecology Department, as the next Women @ The Lab (W@TL) series speaker Jan. 21 at 4:00 p.m. Hear about her research on microbes and her career path at the Lab. https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=MmNoMDY5ZTJqaTRzNDY0cmM2aHZmNWJtZTAgbGJsLmdvdl80czRycmcxMmw2ZXFnNm5jbWMya3QwdmNnZ0Bn&tmsrc=lbl.gov_4s4rrg12l6eqg6ncmc2kt0vcgg%40group.calendar.google.com
Over the next few years, Advanced Light Source (ALS) shutdowns will likely be longer than in recent years to enable critical work for the ALS-U Project. Join a user town hall on Jan. 26 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. to learn more. https://als.lbl.gov/online-user-forums/
In this video, Lab Director Witherell thanks all who took part in the Winter Food Bank Challenge. Lab employees raised $135,382, providing more than 360,000 meals to those in need. Congratulations to all who helped make this a success. https://youtu.be/S8XtkzpNHvs
A series of interactive workshops offer you the opportunity to contribute to the science vision for three prospective materials and chemistry research buildings at Charter Hill, formerly Old Town. The workshops are open to all Lab staff and affiliates. Register for the fifth and final workshop. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/charter-hill/workshops
Learn about the largest-known domestic lithium resource, the Thacker Pass deposit, as part of a seminar series from Berkeley Lab’s newly established Lithium Resource Research and Innovation Center, featuring Thomas R. Benson from Lithium Americas Corporation. Join on Jan. 12 at 1:00 p.m. https://www.lirric.org/seminar-series/
The Winter Food Bank Challenge, which ends this Friday, has been an incredible success. Lab teams have come together to raise over $123,008 for local food banks and provide hope and help for our neighbors during a time of great need. If you have the means, consider donating by this Friday, Jan. 8. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/holidays-the-lab/winter-food-bank-challenge
Have a very Nano New Year with the Molecular Foundry’s 2021 Calendar, featuring colorful submissions to the 2020 NanoArt Image Contest. The work behind these images comes from Foundry staff and users spanning the Foundry’s seven technical facilities. Download and print it in time for the new year. https://foundry.lbl.gov/2020/12/17/2021-nanoscience-nanoart-calendar/
The Berkeley Lab community steps up to meet a critical need for our neighbors as food insecurity rises during the pandemic. Read more about what food banks face across the country and how all Lab employees can help our local food banks. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/holidays-the-lab/winter-food-bank-challenge/winter-food-bank-challenge-feeds-desperate-need
As is fitting in a year of firsts, the last Lab town hall of 2020 was, well, different. Instead of the typical question and answer format, there were festive sweaters, gosh darn cute animals, and an instant classic (and new Lab tradition) ‘Twas the Night Before the Periodic Table. Join the fun. https://streaming.lbl.gov/video-library