January 2019 – July 2022
There are currently more than 500 postdocs at the Lab; 80% are international researchers. NERSC Exascale Science Applications Program’s Oisin Creaner, left, and ATAP’s Lígia Diana Pinto de Almeida Amorin, share how they are faring during the COVID-19 pandemic and the shelter-in-place environment. https://stratcomm-elements.lbl.gov/2020/08/18/three-questions-for-postdocs-oisin-creaner-ligia-diana-pinto-de-almeida-amorin/
With a dad, mom, and brothers that play instruments and sing, music has always been a part of Andrea Taylor’s life. But extreme performance jitters have prevented the singer/guitarist from sharing her talent in front of physical audiences, which makes the Lab’s Open Mic the perfect venue for her. https://stratcomm-elements.lbl.gov/2020/08/07/three-questions-for-singer-and-musician-andrea-taylor/
Darryl Nelson has been with the Lab’s Shuttle Services for over 10 years. Nelson grew up on a farm in Washington state and rode in rodeos in his youth. Learn more Darryl and what he loves about the Lab. https://stratcomm-elements.lbl.gov/2020/08/05/3q4-shuttle-operator-darryl-nelson/
Kristin Persson, a senior faculty scientist in the Energy Storage & Distributed Resources Division within the Energy Technologies Area at Berkeley Lab and director of the Materials Project, has been named director of the Molecular Foundry. Her new appointment is effective August 15, 2020. https://newscenter.lbl.gov/2020/08/05/persson-director-molecular-foundry/
Millie Firestone is the new deputy program manager of the Lab’s Office of National and Homeland Security which matches researchers with national security research opportunities. Firestone came from Los Alamos and compares the Lab’s wildlife with the less tame counterparts in New Mexico. https://stratcomm-elements.lbl.gov/2020/07/31/three-questions-for-millie-firestone/
Andrea Naranjo-Soledad and Shafeeq Ibraheem were the Lab’s two Bridge Fellows this summer. The program encourages first-year UC Berkeley graduate students to take part in research at the Lab during the summer, providing them firsthand research experience. This year was quite a bit different. https://stratcomm-elements.lbl.gov/2020/07/30/three-questions-for-the-labs-bridge-fellows/
Among those helping to keep the Lab open for employees returning onsite to work is Derek Lope, shown here at the Blackberry Gate security booth. Things got a little busier for Lope at the beginning of July with the start of the Pilot 2a phase, which allowed 200 more employees to come onsite.
The Carnegie Institution for Science Board of Trustees recently elected three new board members, including Associate Lab Director for Biosciences Mary Maxon. The institution, founded in 1902, supports scientific discovery in biology, ecology, and earth and planetary sciences. https://carnegiescience.edu/sites/default/files/flipbook/spring2020/?page=2
With her dark sunglasses and black leather jacket — an homage to idol Lou Reed — veteran musician Ivy Clift and her husband have thrilled Open Mic audiences with their raw interpretations of rock classics, and even cameoed the Lab Director for their last performance. Learn more in this 3Q4 profile. https://stratcomm-elements.lbl.gov/2020/07/15/three-questions-for-ivy-clift/
Basil Lalli from NERSC surveys his setup upon his return to work last month: Face covering. Check. Hand sanitizer. Check. Disinfecting wipes. Check. Now where’s that cup of coffee?