January 2019 – July 2022
Scientists at Berkeley Lab have developed a material system that could keep plastic out of landfills by enabling a much broader range of fully recyclable plastic products. https://newscenter.lbl.gov/2022/07/20/designer-materials-to-keep-plastic-out-of-landfills/
How do you get involved with conducting research in college? What roles and responsibilities do lab members have at different stages of their careers? In this STEM career talk from the Lab’s K-12 program, members of NothernLab, a research team in the Lab’s Biosciences Area, answers these questions. https://youtu.be/xeAV6VfED9w
Join the Postdoc Career Fair on Friday, July 22, from 9:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Pauly Ballroom on the UCB campus. There will be industry sponsors who want to connect with postdoc researchers, lunch, and prizes. Shuttle services 8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. from Lab Building 65 to Bancroft & Telegraph. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/postdoc-career-fair-day-3-at-the-ucb-pauley-ballroom-tickets-343469876647
With the growing awareness about the risks posed by “forever chemicals” in our water, soil, and plants, researchers are making new inroads into understanding how PFAS substances function and how we might be able to mitigate their harmful effects. A recent study used NERSC simulations to learn more. https://www.nersc.gov/news-publications/nersc-news/science-news/2022/simulations-run-at-nersc-target-forever-chemicals-in-soils/
Ilan Gur, founder of Cyclotron Road and CEO of Activate, will become CEO of the Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA), the UK’s new independent science funding body. ARIA is designed to accelerate scientific breakthroughs and empower scientists to create solutions to global problems. https://www.activate.org/ilan-gur-to-lead-uk-innovation-agency
Scientists have developed a new machine-learning platform that makes algorithms that control particle beams and lasers smarter than before. Their work could help lead to the development of new and improved particle accelerators that will help scientists unlock the secrets of the subatomic world. https://newscenter.lbl.gov/2022/07/19/ml-particle-accelerators/
Applications for Workforce Development & Education’s spring internships are now open. These 15-week internships include programs such as SULI, CCI, and BLUR. Spring 2023 internships will begin on January 17 and will conclude on April 26. The application deadline is October 5. https://education.lbl.gov/internships/
Starting on August 1, all lbl.gov Zoom meetings and webinars must have one security option enabled (passcode, waiting room, or authentication). If the host selects no security option when scheduling, a waiting room will be enabled by default. For more on security options, refer to the Zoom FAQ. https://zoom.lbl.gov/frequently-asked-questions#h.tzcz07wglj2s
Scientists from the Quantum Systems Accelerator (QSA) participated in the virtual briefing “QIS for Everyone” for the U.S. Congress this past May, collaborating with the U.S. Department of Energy National QIS Research Centers. QSA is led by Berkeley Lab with Sandia National Labs as lead partner. https://archive.quantumsystemsaccelerator.org/qsa-scientists-in-qis-briefing/
Sarah McGinn, Division Safety Coordinator for Computing Sciences and IT, has given the most recognitions since Bucketlist launched – 1,595 points in 129 recognitions. For her commitment to the Lab’s culture of appreciation, a goat has been named ‘Sarah McGoat’ in her honor. Thank someone today. http://bucketlist.lbl.gov/