January 2019 – July 2022
The work of 16 Lab interns will be featured on April 27 from 10 a.m. to noon in an online poster session highlighting their work. The session is hosted by the Lab’s Workforce Development & Education. https://event.fourwaves.com/springpostersession2022/pages
Much has changed at Lab sites in the past 24 months. Lab Deputy Director for Operations and COO Michael Brandt discusses changes at the Lab’s sites, our new ways of working, and more. Join Michael and other panelists to discuss the changes in a town hall on Wednesday, April 13 at 3 p.m. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/returntosites/at-a-glance/news-stories/interview-with-michael-brandt
Looking for ways to handle anxiety about returning to the office? Willing to share approaches that enhance resilience around the challenges of hybrid work? Connect with fellow Lab colleagues at Wellness in the New Normal. Every other Tuesday at 12:15 p.m. https://healthyandwell.lbl.gov/mental-emotional-health/building-community-at-berkeley-lab#h.x0pzl9fhgg86
Join the Biosciences and Earth & Environmental Sciences Areas as they celebrate BioEPIC. Future tenants will give three-minute presentations for a general audience about their programs and research on April 20 from noon to 1 p,m. All are welcome to come vote for their favorite presentation. https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=Nm1jOTViMHI4OWh1azE2MzVhZ3F1bDZrMWwgbGJsLmdvdl82Y2I2bTJtNDQ0OXJpMTNhNjRqYW9tZ3ZmNEBn&tmsrc=lbl.gov_6cb6m2m4449ri13a64jaomgvf4%40group.calendar.google.com
Did you get a call from a reporter? Do you have an upcoming paper you’d like to promote? Come chat with Strategic Communications staff at our virtual Coffee Hour. At the first one on April 14 at noon, our science writers will talk about science outreach and answer your questions. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/commscoffeehour/home
On April 12, join the Lab’s Energy Storage Center & SLAC to learn about grid resilience with a virtual tour of the Bad River Band Reservation’s micro-grid. Learn how researchers leverage energy storage to mitigate uncertainty and risk related to extreme events and the clean energy transition. https://energystorage.lbl.gov/field-trip/grid-resilience/
Dr. Robert Atkins, Head of the Advanced Technology Division at MIT Lincoln Laboratory, will describe recent and ongoing developments in edge technologies (sensors, communications, etc.) as well as technologies for future computation, leveraging new materials and new devices. https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=MmNhNDEzMjVvOW8xbmpxN2dtZ2hwNmszcWcgbGJsLmdvdl80czRycmcxMmw2ZXFnNm5jbWMya3QwdmNnZ0Bn&tmsrc=lbl.gov_4s4rrg12l6eqg6ncmc2kt0vcgg%40group.calendar.google.com
BERC is seeking judges for its Energy Summit research poster contest, which will be held in person on Wednesday, April 13 from 9:30 a.m. to noon on the UC Berkeley campus. Technical backgrounds are a plus but not required. https://www.bercenergysummit.com/innovation-expo-2022
gLoBaL ERG is organizing a hike for all Lab employees and their partners to the iconic Berkeley Fire Trail on Thursday, April 7 at 5 p.m. Meet in front of the International House, 2299 Piedmont Ave., Berkeley. The hike starts at 5:30 p.m. sharp and will last about 90 minutes. https://global.lbl.gov/life-in-the-bay-area/global-hike-april-2022-fire-trail
A virtual workshop on project management takes place on April 7 at noon. Attendees will learn basic and advanced project management principles with actual scenarios and outcomes from Operation Warp Speed. It’s hosted by Career Pathways and Josh Henkin of STEM Career Services. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/real-world-project-management-training-tickets-290037348517