Women@Energy: Akanksha Menon
In a new Q&A on Energy.gov, Akanksha Menon, a thermal scientist in the Energy Technologies Area, talks about what inspired her STEM career path, what excites her most about working at Berkeley Lab, and tips for someone looking to enter her field. Dr. Akanksha Menon is an ITRI-Rosenfeld Postdoctoral Fellow and thermal scientist in the […]
Maxon Pens Cover Article on Future of Bioengineering
Mary Maxon, ALD for Biosciences, and Executive Sponsor to the Lambda Alliance ERG, co-wrote the cover story for “The Environmental Forum,” The Environmental Law Institute’s policy magazine. In the article, Maxon provides an overview of the bioeconomy, including the Joint Genome Institute’s development of a biopesticide with antifungal properties.
‘New Normal’ Class Photo: New Colleagues
To mark the year anniversary of the Lab’s shelter-in-place order, we decided to take photos of the “New Normal Class” – those who joined the Lab since March 17, 2020. Take a look, learn what people are most looking forward to, and welcome our newest Lab colleagues.
Portraits of the Lab: Thank You for Your Service
To all those who have continued to work on site, thank you. You may not hear it enough, but your dedication to the Lab and its mission is appreciated. Here are portraits of just a few of our employees who have been working, often behind the scenes, to keep the Lab operational in the past […]
Celebrate the Past: Women in 1930s
In celebration of Lab’s 90th anniversary, and as part of Women’s History Month, this photo story is dedicated to the notable and talented women who worked at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory throughout its first decade: the 1930s.
The WSEC Thanks Horst Simon for his Service
After more than 10 years serving as Berkeley Lab’s Deputy Director for Research and Chief Research Officer, Horst Simon has decided to step down from his position later this year. As part of reducing his commitments, he will also step down as an Executive Sponsor of the Women Scientists and Engineers Council (WSEC) on March […]
Anti-Asian Discrimination and Violence – A Letter from Mike Witherell
Colleagues, We all have been alarmed in recent months by reports of more frequent and escalating violence directed against people of Asian descent. This morning I learned to my deep sorrow that the horrific overnight shootings in Atlanta, Georgia, have left six Asian women dead. Too many people in our society suffer discrimination and […]
Childcare Program Openings Available in the Community 2021
Berkeley Lab employees are eligible to sign up and participate in the following childcare and enrichment options at UC Berkeley to help balance family and career roles: NEW AND RARE OPPORTUNITY: The Early Childhood Education Program (ECEP) has openings in its 2021 Spring preschool program and Fall programs for all ages. ECEP provides early childhood […]
In Honor of Women’s History Month: A letter from Liz Stuart, WSEC Networking Co-Chair
Dear Energy Technology Area Colleagues, Happy Women’s History Month! For those who don’t know me, I’m a program manager and an assistant department leader with the Electricity Markets & Policy (EMP) Department. I’m also the co-chair of the networking committee of the Lab’s Women Scientists and Engineers Council (WSEC), one of the Lab’s Employee Resource […]
Share a Video of How You Take Care of Earth
The K-12 team invites Berkeley Lab staff and family members to create a short (less than 20 seconds) video that answers the question: What are you doing to take care of the Earth? The clips will be compiled and shared on social media and at the Lab’s Earth Day Live Science event. PLEASE SUBMIT BY […]
