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Video: Michael Brandt With a Special Thanks to On-site Workers

Approximately 150 Lab employees are on-site each day working to maintain the Lab in a safe and stable condition. Deputy Lab Director for Operations Michael Brandt thanks these teams that are doing essential work to keep the Lab operational and make it possible for most of us to telework.  

New Website: All About COVID-19 @ the Lab

A new website has been developed that brings all the information from the existing website into an easy-to-use collection of information. You’ll find FAQs broken down by subject, a page of videos, all leadership messages, and a top section that provides the most recent information.

Reflection: Director Mike Witherell on Living Our Lives, Inside

As we go into another weekend of sheltering-in-place, Lab Director Mike Witherell shares his thoughts on the extension of the shelter-in-place order, how it is potentially flattening the curve in the Bay Area, and what he misses about not physically being at the Lab.

IDEA Brown Bag for Staff – Creating a Culture of Feedback – February 25, 2020

The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Office leads a series of IDEA Brown Bag sessions for staff. This month’s topic: Creating a Culture of Feedback Join us for a discussion and tour of all our available resources: LinkedIn Learning videos, discussion guides, tool kits, articles and case studies and One Minute for Idea slides. We’ll show […]

IDEA is a Personal Journey

IDEA and the principles it embraces are part of our responsibility as citizens of the Lab, as we all play a role in creating a culture of collaboration and respect. Change is a journey, and Henrik von der Lippe, Director of the Engineering Division, reflects on his path to IDEA ideals.  

Women@The Lab Speaker Series – Mary Maxon – November 7, 2019

The Women Scientists & Engineers Council is excited to announce our second speaker for the Women@The Lab speaker series – ALD for Biosciences, Mary Maxon. Please join us to hear Dr. Maxon talk about her work and her career at the Lab. Date: Thursday, November 7th Time: 12 noon – 1 pm Location: Building 54, […]

Three Questions for Merlin Lopez

Merlin Lopez, an electrical coordinator for the ALS-U project, emigrated to the U.S. from El Salvador, stays connected to his culture through food and music, and counts his parents as role models. Learn more about Lopez as part of Elements’ Hispanic Heritage Month “Three Questions For” series. Full Story>>

‘Life Theater’ Interactive Harassment Prevention Training Available

The Lab is offering a live, interactive theater experience, with trained actors, to foster a a harassment-free workplace. Staff are encouraged to attend as a way to increase diversity, inclusion, and positive behavior. Attendees will receive harassment-prevention training credit. Date: April 25th Registration

Nuclear Science Day Brings Over 200 Scouts to the Lab

HR’s Madelyn Bello Demonstrates Art of Self Defense