January 2019 – July 2022
Employees interested in demonstrating science in local classrooms are invited to attend one of two trainings on Friday, Sept. 27, one at 9 a.m. and the other at 1 p.m. The sessions will cover specific science topics, communication, and classroom management. https://k12education.lbl.gov/volunteer
Respectful Work Environment workshops will be held Friday, Sept. 27. The interactive training builds skills in civil communications, harassment prevention, and bystander intervention. The morning session is for supervisors and the afternoon session is for staff. Seats are limited; register now. https://diversity.lbl.gov/sexual-harassment-prevention/
Attendees of the “Becoming Comfortable With the Uncomfortable” workshop will learn more about communication styles, stress resilience, and strengthening creativity. The workshop takes place Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. to noon, in Bldg. 59-3101 (Wang Hall). Click for more information and to register. https://uc.sumtotal.host/core/pillarRedirect?relyingParty=LM&url=app%2Fmanagement%2FLMS_ActDetails.aspx%3FActivityId%3D368527%26UserMode%3D0&domain=24
Videos of lectures from the first Deep Learning for Science School (DL4Sci), held July 15-19 at Berkeley Lab, are now available on YouTube. The week-long workshop was designed to help educate scientists about the capabilities and practicalities of using these new deep learning tools. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL20S5EeApOSvfvEyhCPOUzU7zkBcR5-eL
LinkedIn Learning is available for employees to get free training in a variety of topics, including business, technology, and creative skills. The courses are viewable on-demand via three-to-five minute videos, and can be accessed via computer or mobile device. LDAP login required. http://go.lbl.gov/linkedinlearning
Hood College professor Xinlian Liu is at Berkeley Lab this summer as part of the Visiting Faculty Program, which enables teachers to work with researchers at national labs. Liu is exploring the integration of computer science and humanities studies. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uG8NsMrORM85Mi7a_U_u4baKqZW6bUKZ/view?usp=sharing
Have you ever wanted to help people learn, grow, organize, decide, change, or develop conviction for action? A two-part workshop on improving your facilitation skills will be held August 23 and 30. The Lab’s Kia Afcari will lead these daylong sessions. Click for more information and to register. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/learning/all-employees/the-path-of-the-facilitator
Hosts of international visitors under the Foreign Visitors and Assignees program must take a revised version of the host training course that reflects revised Department of Energy policies and requirements. The course takes about 30 minutes and must be completed by August 1. https://training.lbl.gov/ehs/training/webcourses/SEC0505/
Supervisors who want to improve their leadership skills while fostering a safe work environment are invited to a 1.5 day training to learn and practice skills that are fundamental to effective leadership. Click to learn more about and register for “Safety Academy for Excellence” training. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/learning/safety-academy-for-excellence
Are you a supervisor or manager at the Lab? What feedback might be useful to grow your leadership skills? Sign up to get an empirically validated Zenger Folkman Extraordinary Leader 360° Feedback Assessment. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/learning/leaders-manager-resources/zenger-folkman-360-feedback-assessment-workshop