January 2019 – July 2022
Carol Burns joined the Lab on Aug. 1, taking over for Horst Simon as Deputy Lab Director for Research and Chief Research Officer. In this video, learn what she is excited about at the Lab, who her heroes are, and what she does for fun. https://youtu.be/E2iT08xQB3E
Join your colleagues on Sept. 28 at 10 a.m. for a Town Hall with senior leaders to learn about flexible work options and how they will be implemented at the Lab. Questions can be sent in advance to fow@lbl.gov. https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=N2ZlcWdybGdxY3JrcjE1OWlmbjZwcmFjajIgbGJsLmdvdl80czRycmcxMmw2ZXFnNm5jbWMya3QwdmNnZ0Bn&tmsrc=lbl.gov_4s4rrg12l6eqg6ncmc2kt0vcgg%40group.calendar.google.com
Mark your calendar for Sept. 28 at 10 a.m. for a Town Hall with senior leaders on the latest information and resources on flexible work arrangements and how the Lab continues to plan in a constantly changing environment. Questions can be sent in advance to fow@lbl.gov. https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=N2ZlcWdybGdxY3JrcjE1OWlmbjZwcmFjajIgbGJsLmdvdl80czRycmcxMmw2ZXFnNm5jbWMya3QwdmNnZ0Bn&tmsrc=lbl.gov_4s4rrg12l6eqg6ncmc2kt0vcgg%40group.calendar.google.com
Earlier this year, the Lab conducted surveys, interviews, and interactive sessions to receive employee input on desirable and sustainable work approaches to support the Lab’s efforts in developing future work options. Click the blue link for a summary of the results. https://stratcomm-elements.lbl.gov/2021/09/03/2021-future-of-work-data-results-and-key-takeaways/
Join us today at 11:15 a.m. in a virtual celebration of Founder’s Day as we culminate the Lab’s 90th anniversary with special guest Jennifer Granholm, the U.S. Secretary of Energy, plus conversations with next-generation scientists on how we can tackle climate change and other human challenges. https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=MzJlOWFlNWUwZDdtOWU2Z2tja2Uwa25qbWwgbGJsLmdvdl80czRycmcxMmw2ZXFnNm5jbWMya3QwdmNnZ0Bn&tmsrc=lbl.gov_4s4rrg12l6eqg6ncmc2kt0vcgg%40group.calendar.google.com
Join us in a virtual celebration of Founder’s Day at 11:15 a.m. tomorrow, Aug. 26, as we mark the Lab’s 90th anniversary. Enjoy talks from next-generation scientists and a keynote from Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm, and find out who produced the winning Lab 90th birthday wish. https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=MzJlOWFlNWUwZDdtOWU2Z2tja2Uwa25qbWwgbGJsLmdvdl80czRycmcxMmw2ZXFnNm5jbWMya3QwdmNnZ0Bn&tmsrc=lbl.gov_4s4rrg12l6eqg6ncmc2kt0vcgg%40group.calendar.google.com
Berkeley Lab is on the map and has always been among the most notable advisors to federal policy. And now, Lab people are being tapped to lend their expertise by several federal agencies and the current administration. Learn more and congratulate your colleagues. https://stratcomm-elements.lbl.gov/2021/08/16/key-staff-announcements-and-updates/
Lab leaders and experts spoke at a town hall Monday to review the evolving COVID safety environment. The replay is in four parts and covers the COVID protocols, vaccination information from the medical staff, the Lab’s timeline, and questions and answers from viewers. https://streaming.lbl.gov/video-library/2021
Rachel Slaybaugh is Division Director of Cyclotron Road, which supports promising entrepreneurial scientists. Rachel discusses its fellowship program that offers access to state-of-the-art facilities and world-renowned scientists, as well as mentorship and networking support. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/weareberkeleylab/supporting-science/rachel-slaybaugh
Carol Burns has been named Deputy Lab Director for Research, effective August 1. In this role, she will guide the Lab’s research enterprise and serve as the Lab’s chief research liaison. She replaces Horst Simon, who is stepping down. https://newscenter.lbl.gov/2021/06/01/carol-j-burns-named-deputy-director-for-research/