January 2019 – July 2022
The Lab’s Postdoc Association is presenting a seminar by Jeffrey Welser, vice president of IBM Research, on “The Future of Computing: Bits + Neurons + Qbits” on Wednesday, Oct 23, at 1 p.m. in the Building 50 auditorium. The seminar is open to everyone in the Lab. https://postdoc.lbl.gov/activities/linc-seminar/
The Lab’s Toastmasters club is hosting an open house on Thursday, Oct. 17, at noon in Bldg. 70A-3377. Enjoy refreshments and learn how Toastmasters can help develop your presentation, communications, and leadership skills. https://calendar.google.com/calendar/r/day/2019/10/17?eid=Y29jajZhdWRlaDRrZzAzbGVoZDdhc2tkcG9fMjAxOTEwMTdUMTkwMDAwWiBsYmwuZ292XzRzNHJyZzEybDZlcWc2bmNtYzJrdDB2Y2dnQGc&ctz=America/Los_Angeles&sf=true
Researchers from national labs interacted with high school seniors during the recent National Lab Day in Toledo, OH. Lab Director Mike Witherell (pictured with Representative Marcy Kaptur, U. of Toledo Eli Visbal, and a UC Berkeley studet) greeted the students, and Lab physicist Michael Barnett screened a planetarium show he produced. https://k12education.lbl.gov/news
Due to the uncertainty created by the power outage at the Lab, the Director’s Achievement Awards Ceremony and reception have been moved to Friday, Nov. 15, in the Building 50 auditorium. Watch Elements for more details. https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=NWZqcjdrcmMxa2hmNGc0N3B0OWs2aDhwcDcgbGJsLmdvdl80czRycmcxMmw2ZXFnNm5jbWMya3QwdmNnZ0Bn&tmsrc=lbl.gov_4s4rrg12l6eqg6ncmc2kt0vcgg%40group.calendar.google.com
The Molecular Foundry celebrated National Nano Day on Oct. 9 by launching a NanoArt Contest. This annual event celebrates nanotechnology and it’s impact on our daily lives and future. The Foundry needs you to vote to select the contest’s People’s Choice Winner. Voting is open through Oct. 16. https://forms.gle/QiP5AydVqn4U4Yam8
The University of Toledo hosted one one of three DOE National Lab Days today. Lab Director Mike Witherell, a native of Toledo, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur, and DOE Office of Science Director Chris Fall were among those discussing DOE research at the event. https://mailchi.mp/utoledo/national-lab-day-at-utoledo-to-fuel-regions-engagement-with-preeminent-scientists-world-class-facilities?e=f6b96c480e
Due to the power outage at the main Lab site, the annual Runaround foot race scheduled for Friday, Oct. 11, has been postponed. Check Elements for announcements of a rescheduled date.
Workshop participants can learn how to receive discounts on rooftop solar and electric cars by pooling buying power through Bay Area SunShares. The workshop is on Tuesday, Oct. 15 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the South Berkeley Senior Center. https://www.cityofberkeley.info/City_Manager/Press_Releases/2019/2019-09-30_October_15_Workshop__Affordable_solar_made_simple.aspx
Tom McKone (ETA) has been selected as one of the Director’s Award Lifetime Achievement recipients. He will be among those honored in a Lab-wide ceremony Monday, Oct. 14, at 3 p.m. (Note: This event’s date and time are dependent on the duration of the power shutdown. Watch Elements for details.) https://recognition.lbl.gov/2019-laureates/lifetime-achievement-awardee-thomas-mckone/
The Runaround starts at noon at the Firehouse (Bldg. 45) and finishes at the cafeteria. Registration is not required. Free T-shirts will be given to all finishers. A special cafeteria menu will be offered. Traffic, parking, and shuttle routes will be affected.