January 2019 – July 2022
Witherspoon, who passed away in 2012, is fondly remembered for initiating and influencing Berkeley Lab research programs around important societal issues, such as geothermal energy, nuclear waste isolation, and land subsidence.
The awards honor employees who are supportive and inclusive of staff, and encourage equity and diversity. The deadline for nominations is Friday, Feb. 15.
Researchers in the Biosciences Area and their international collaborators who write and distribute the Phenix software suite have developed a new set of computational tools for automated structure determination from cryo-EM data.
For the International Year of the Periodic Table, we asked physics senior scientist Robert Cahn to tell us his favorite element. Watch this short video to find out why he loves the unique radioactive metal technetium, then tell us yours! Tweet @BerkeleyLab with #MyFaveElement.
Michelle Lee has accepted the permanent position of Chief Human Resources Officer, effective February 1. Michelle has served as the Interim CHRO since June 2018. Since joining LBNL in 2010, she has served in a number of HR positions, most recently as the HR Deputy.
For the International Year of the Periodic Table, we posed this question to some kids at a recent science festival in San Francisco. See their answers in this video. Do you have a favorite element? Tweet @BerkeleyLab with #MyFaveElement.
For the International Year of the Periodic Table, we’re asking scientists what is the one element that inspires them. If it weren’t for carbon, Frances Houle, a senior staff scientist, says she would’ve been an English major! Do you have a favorite element? Tweet @BerkeleyLab with #MyFaveElement.
How can we overcome the exotic materials supply problem when it comes to developing quantum computers? Speaking at conferences and national forums, Irfan is encouraging more people to take an interest in the quantum industry. https://www.technologyreview.com/s/612760/quantum-computers-component-shortage/