January 2019 – July 2022
Research shows that employees who feel a sense of connection and belonging are more innovative, productive, and better at their jobs. Check out the IDEAs in Action website for new resources for fostering connection and shared purpose as we work together in this new normal. https://ideas-in-action.lbl.gov/inclusion/fostering-connection
The IT Division’s Telephone Services Center is modernizing its services and increasing flexibility by offering soft phone technology. Soft phone technology allows individuals access to their Lab phone number and voicemail across multiple devices, including their computers and smartphones. https://it.lbl.gov/soft-phone-capability-increases-flexibility
Join the Project Management Office’s recurring series on project management best practices on Friday, March 18, at noon. Matthaeus Leitner, project manager for the CMB-S4 project, will present the critical role of project control account managers in guiding scientific construction projects. https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=MnBydm1nNmtkbDdwYjhxbDFmdThxMzFyM2ggbGJsLmdvdl9pdThrYTZkN2tnY25nMWdnaWd0ZXJtMTc3NEBn&tmsrc=lbl.gov_iu8ka6d7kgcng1ggigterm1774%40group.calendar.google.com
A recent international study on potential symbiotic partnerships between fungal microbes and plant roots was partially enabled by the Joint Genome Institute through a JGI Community Science Program (CSP) proposal. https://jgi.doe.gov/fungal-friends-or-foes-in-plant-roots/
In the coming weeks, more people will return to work at Lab sites. In this conversation with Ryan Velasco, Site Utilities and Maintenance Department Head, we learn how the custodial team has kept buildings maintained and what has changed in their processes. https://facilities.lbl.gov/2022/03/11/what-has-changed-at-the-lab-custodial-services/
Sign up to be a virtual judge for the 10th annual East Bay Innovation Awards. Judging will take place via Zoom from 9 – 11 a.m. Friday, April 29. Please register by Friday, March 18. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSddJYiB1cJ-tnvEBT40we9BELTg0076ryRIZZISNw3nn6sBwg/viewform
At this month’s Midday Science Café, we’ll learn about two new meat alternatives made from foods we already know and love: seaweed and mushrooms! Tune in on Thursday, March 17 at noon, to hear from Amanda Stiles and Vayu Maini Rekdal as they guide us through the science behind the scenes. https://gcr.lbl.gov/community/midday-cafe
The Alameda County Science & Engineering Fair is seeking volunteer judges to review student projects, abstracts, and research plans. Help support Alameda County students and the next generation of scientists and engineers. https://acsef.zfairs.com/?f=76d904ca-4a82-4dbe-a703-c6b4477746a5
Plants have been shown to photosynthesize more with increased atmospheric levels of CO2, but the effect can be hard to determine. Lab researchers are reporting the first direct observational evidence of the impact CO2 has on increasing photosynthesis in natural environments. https://eesa.lbl.gov/eddy-fluxes-are-key-to-quantifying-how-much-more-plants-photosynthesize-with-increased-atmospheric-co2/
DOE required security officer training will be conducted at the main Lab site every day beginning March 14 through March 21, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., within Building 45 and Fire Bays 4 and 5. No weapons will be on site but realistic props will be used in some exercises. Click to learn more. https://site-security.lbl.gov/2022/03/11/security-officer-training-march-14-21-at-building-45-and-fire-bays-4-5/