January 2019 – July 2022
The K-12 Education and Outreach office invites staff and their families to join a live science demonstration and activity on 3D design and fabrication, and TinkerCAD software, on May 22 at 2 p.m. Visit streaming.lbl.gov to participate. A demo on stars and the galaxy will take place on May 29. https://k12education.lbl.gov/home-resources/live-science-series
Join angel investor, startup advisor, and UC Berkeley Extension adjunct instructor Jeff Wallace to get an entrepreneur’s perspective on gaining market traction and collaboration. His webinar, “Pitch for a Pilot,” is hosted by IPO and will be broadcast on May 14 at noon. Learn more and sign up. https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=M3RyOHZlNWs5bHFkc2F2MGk2YWt0NHVsNG0gbGJsLmdvdl80czRycmcxMmw2ZXFnNm5jbWMya3QwdmNnZ0Bn&tmsrc=lbl.gov_4s4rrg12l6eqg6ncmc2kt0vcgg%40group.calendar.google.com
Applications for Workforce Development & Education fall 2020 internships are open. Undergrads, post baccalaureates, graduate students, and faculty must apply by May 28. SULI and BLUR eligibility now includes grad students. Mentors should prep project descriptions and encourage students to apply. https://education.lbl.gov/internships/
Biking After Dark, Bike Mechanics, Urban Cycling 101. These are just some of the free, online classes being offered by Bike East Bay. Learn more and sign up by visiting their website, which includes numerous other bike-related resources. https://bikeeastbay.org/
Why is the Lab’s logo blue? Why does it feature the ALS dome and Campanile? Cait Youngquist and Susan Brand from the Lab’s Creative Services Organization answers these and other questions about the color palette, using fonts, and other options for creating a professional visual identity at the Lab. https://youtu.be/tHJIZ61znCs
How does the Lab decide which technologies to patent? How are Lab technologies licensed and marketed? How can you exchange proprietary content with collaborators? If you’re interested in learning about these topics and more, join Russell Carrington and the IPO team on Thursday, April 30, at 2 p.m. https://calendar.google.com/calendar/r/eventedit/copy/MXBncnQycmpvNGhxNzFpcG81ZzQzZmdmNWUgbGJsLmdvdl80czRycmcxMmw2ZXFnNm5jbWMya3QwdmNnZ0Bn
Register now for this one-day conference on Tuesday, May 5. This conference is not exclusively for women. There are breakout sessions that target early to mid-career researchers, leadership, and a technical track, along with diversity sessions. Take advantage of the free registration. http://www.womentransformingtechnology.com/
Changing Zoom backgrounds is one way to build community by sharing your interests, but be aware that not all images are appropriate in a work setting. Do not choose violent or other potentially offensive content to ensure everyone remains psychologically safe. https://socialmedia.lbl.gov/lbnl-zoom-backgrounds/
The Lab’s Peter Fiske explores water usage history in California and how Lab scientists can provide solutions to meet water needs in this century. This is a replay from a live session held April 14 and is suitable for all students, particularly those in middle and high school. https://youtu.be/6QPgn2STkn8
Lab postdocs and early-career researchers who want to learn more about the field of science communications can attend a Zoom workshop on Tuesday, April 21, at 11 a.m. Participants will learn about careers in this field, applying their skills to this profession, and developing a job search plan. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/careers-in-science-communications-tickets-97191076125