Archives for March 2016
Postdoc Association Kickoff Drew 100 Early Career Researchers
The Berkeley Lab Postdoc Association kicked off its inaugural event on Monday, March 28th in the Cafeteria Dining Hall and patio. It drew approx. 100 early career researchers, including postdocs and graduate students. Lab Deputy Director Horst Simon, BLPA’s Executive Sponsor, provided a welcome message, encouraging all attendees to network and meet each other, and […]
Onsite Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Prevention Training on April 18
Berkeley Lab’s Diversity and Inclusion Office will be hosting an onsite Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Prevention Training on Monday, April 18th, from 10am-12pm, in Building 50 Auditorium. The onsite training is a learning-based interactive way to complete your training requirement. Our facilitator, Life Theatre Services, will perform a series of short “plays” that illustrate […]
“CODE: Debugging the Gender Gap” Film Screening on March 28
In honor of Women’s History Month, Berkeley Lab’s Diversity and Inclusion Office and Computing Sciences Area will be screening a film called “CODE: Debugging the Gender Gap” on Monday, March 28th @ 12:00 p.m. in the B50 auditorium. “CODE documentary exposes the dearth of female and minority software engineers and explores the reasons for this […]
WSEC Hosts 5th Parenting Class on March 29
In an effort to continue enhancing Berkeley Lab’s family-friendly environment, the Women Scientists and Engineers Council (WSEC) and the Diversity and Inclusion Office (DIO) are co-hosting a bi-monthly parenting class series (six classes total), from May 2015 – May 2016. The fifth class, How to Foster Resilience and a “Growth Mindset,” facilitated by Marcilie Smith […]
Berkeley Lab Postdoc Association Hosts Kick-Off Event on March 28
With the recent launch of the Berkeley Lab Postdoc Association, the BLPA will be hosting their kick-off social event on Monday, March 28th @ 5:30 p.m. in the Cafeteria Dining Hall. This will be a catered event with refreshments and snacks. BLPA events and meetings are open to all postdocs (LBNL and affiliates), graduate students, […]
Berkeley Lab Celebrates Women in Science and Public Service
March is Women’s History Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the diverse and historic accomplishments of women. The theme for 2016 is to honor women who have shaped America’s history and its future through their public service and government leadership. We profile Reva Nickelson, Shiela Dixson, and Lauren Lui. Reva Nickelson, Director, Facilities Division Reva Nickelson […]
Visit New Diversity Library in Cafeteria Reading Lounge
If you’re looking for ideas to promote communication in the office or just want to learn more about diversity in the workplace, visit the new diversity library located in Building 54 (downstairs from the cafeteria). Books may be checked out for up to 30 days. A list of titles is below. If you’d like to […]
