January 2019 – July 2022
Want to learn more about the different styles of Filipino martial arts? Madelyn Bello from the Lab’s Filipino Martial Arts (FMA) club suggests checking out FMA Pulse’s YouTube channel for interviews with FMA instructors and videos of the different FMA styles. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChaj3IgCH7QZsdmT1aTVmzA
Monday is Memorial Day, and while it may be marked differently this year, it is still an opportunity to pause and reflect on the lives lost protecting the United States. Share this short video on the history of Memorial Day and consider how you can acknowledge the day at your home. https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/memorial-day-history
The Women Scientists & Engineers Council hosts a brown bag talk by Dani Ushizima, titled “Light, CAMERA, Action: Processing Scientific Images at the Lab,” on May 28 at noon, via Zoom. In addition to her research, Ushizima will discuss her career path and work for other organizations. https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=NmNxNjhvaG82cGgzZ2I5cGNvcGplYjlrY2dvMzBiYjFjaGo2Y2I5ZzZkaTM4YzFnNnNyamdwMzFjb18yMDIwMDUxMlQxOTAwMDBaIGxibC5nb3ZfNHM0cnJnMTJsNmVxZzZuY21jMmt0MHZjZ2dAZw&tmsrc=lbl.gov_4s4rrg12l6eqg6ncmc2kt0vcgg%40group.calendar.google.com
Celebrate Asian Pacific Heritage Month while sheltering in place! Larry Guo of the Berkeley Asian Association recommends PBS.com, which offers a variety of programs on the rich histories and cultures of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. Email llguo@lbl.gov to join the Asian Association. https://www.pbs.org/articles/2020/05/celebrate-asian-american-pacific-islander-heritage-month/
While the Chabot Space & Science Center is currently closed, they are offering a number of family activities online, including a space garden series, astronaut training, creating a moon journal, or a kit to become a junior meteorologist. https://chabotspace.org/education/learning-launchpad/
Learn what DOE, NASA, and the U.S. State Department are doing to engage girls in STEM at a virtual SXSW (South by Southwest) panel discussion on Tuesday, May 19, at 11 a.m. Panelists will discuss education and outreach efforts to support young women in their pursuit of STEM education and careers. https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=NDkwMHBhYXBqYzJzMjhmZzI1dDM5NHY5YmMgbGJsLmdvdl80czRycmcxMmw2ZXFnNm5jbWMya3QwdmNnZ0Bn&tmsrc=lbl.gov_4s4rrg12l6eqg6ncmc2kt0vcgg%40group.calendar.google.com
In the mood for gorgeous music and a beautiful tradition? Madelyn Bello of the Fil-Am Association recommends “Harana.” This documentary on YouTube is about the fast-disappearing tradition of Filipino serenading when men sang under their loved ones’ windows at night to declare their love fearlessly. https://youtu.be/ADRFiMQqseU
A presentation on “Fostering Psychological Safety During Times of Crisis” will be held on Thursday, May 14, at noon via Zoom. The discussion is part of the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Office’s series of IDEA brown bag sessions for supervisors, managers, and staff. https://diversity.lbl.gov/2020/05/07/idea-brown-bag-fostering-psychological-safety-during-times-of-crisis-may-14-2020/
Where else can you hear the world’s best collection of “dad” jokes, a Chinese zither, known as a guzheng, a ukulele solo, guitar and piano, and an act that some call better than the von Trapp family performers? At Friday’s Open Mic, introduced by Horst Simon. It starts at 4:30. Be there. https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=NmNpdm5yNWt0bHRvcmsxdnUzdjRwb2IwNm8gbGJsLmdvdl80czRycmcxMmw2ZXFnNm5jbWMya3QwdmNnZ0Bn&tmsrc=lbl.gov_4s4rrg12l6eqg6ncmc2kt0vcgg%40group.calendar.google.com
Postdocs can learn how to expand their network, build their “brand,” and leverage LinkedIn as part of a job search strategy at a May 14 workshop, led by Josh Henkin of STEM Career Services. Participants will be invited to attend a follow-up session with Henkin on May 28. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/linkedin-how-to-build-your-job-search-strategy-tickets-102301464434