Category: Events & Activities

The Computing Sciences Summer Student program hosts a poster session on Thursday, August 1, from 10 a.m. to noon, in 3101 Wang Hall. Students mentored by researchers in the Computing Sciences Area will showcase their work and hone their presentation skills. Over 40 posters will be on display. https://cs.lbl.gov/news-media/news/2019/nearly-200-students-to-participate-in-2019-cs-summer-student-program/

In the summer of 2014, FLEXLAB® opened for business as the world’s most advanced integrated building and grid technologies testbed, helping a range of organizations — including companies, utilities, and government agencies — evaluate technologies for maximum energy efficiency. https://eta.lbl.gov/news/article/flexlab-testbed-marks-five-year

The CASCADE project hosts a workshop today to Wednesday on analyzing the risk of extremes in Earth’s system. Organized by EESA’s Mark Risser, the event explores the interface of statistics and Earth sciences to understand rare, high-impact events in the Earth system. Click to register. https://cascade.lbl.gov/upcoming-workshops-conferences/

To help celebrate the periodic table’s 150th birthday, Berkeley Lab and the Lawrence Hall of Science are hosting a special event on August 15. In addition to a talk by Lab Director Mike Witherell, Lab scientists will share the historic and ongoing elements research. Registration is recommended. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/teaching-the-old-periodic-table-new-tricks-tickets-65572680653

Berkeley Lab will facilitate a week of STEM activities during Oakland’s summer Town Camp, July 29 to August 2, for kids ages 5-12. Volunteer training sessions take place this month, or can be arranged as needed. https://k12education.lbl.gov/volunteer

Sayan Gupta won first place, followed by Jon Bertsch and Doug Lockhart, who tied for second, Doug Lockhart in fourth, and Deb Agarwal and Janie Page, who tied for fourth. Click to see the winning images and for more information on the Lab’s Photo Club. https://sites.google.com/a/lbl.gov/lbnl-photography-club/winners

The Lab posted a tweet yesterday about astronaut Michael Collins and his participation in the Apollo 11 launch 50 years ago. In a surprise reply, Collins said “thank you!” Apollo 11 made the first-ever moon landing on July 20, 1969. Collins orbited while the rest of the crew walked on the moon. https://twitter.com/AstroMCollins/status/1151233859494666240

Rebecca Abergel (left) of the Chemical Sciences Division will discuss “Radioactive and Heavy Metals: The Good, the Bad, or the Ugly?” at Nerd Nite San Francisco. The show begins at 8 p.m. and takes place at the Rickshaw Stop (155 Fell St.). https://sf.nerdnite.com/

Be an ambassador for Berkeley Lab’s science while celebrating the East Bay’s local spirit, style, creativity, and pride at the 2019 Art + Soul Festival on July 27 and 28. Volunteers are still needed for Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning and afternoon shifts. https://forms.gle/rmWE4EkP9wjTU9Cq7