Visible Spectrum: Faith Dukes, K-12 STEM Education
The Visible Spectrum series spotlights talented and dedicated women employees across the Lab. In this month’s installment, learn how Faith Dukes encourages students to consider a career pathway in STEM through the Lab’s multiple educational programs. Faith Dukes holds a doctorate in physical chemistry and acts as the manager of K-12 STEM education and outreach […]
Falling Walls Science Breakthroughs Finalist Videos
The international Falling Walls Breakthroughs competition has recognized four Lab teams as finalists in its annual Science Breakthroughs competition. The teams are from the Molecular Foundry, Energy Technologies Area, Joint Genome Institute, and Strategic Communications. The Foundry team is also a Top 10 winner in the Science and Innovation Management category, and will be celebrated […]
Winter Wellness Challenge 2020 – November 9 – December 18
The Environmental Health & Safety Team is hosting the Winter Wellness Challenge 2020. Between November 9 – December 18th you’ll receive a weekly email with resources, activities and recipes to keep you active and eating well during the holidays. Sign up below! 2020 has been a year, hasn’t it?! In a year where the only […]
Eight evidence-based techniques for maintaining good mental health
The journal Nature, has put together a great list of tips for maintaining your mental health. All the advice in here is evidence-based, from medical experts and academics. Some of this will be things you’ve heard before, but they bear repeating — often, even small changes can have profoundly positive effects on your well-being. Surprise! […]
Managing election and post-election stress – A Message from Director Witherell
Dear colleagues, 2020 has disrupted our lives in a number of ways, and tonight’s election may provide an additional stressor. Nobody knows how this is going to play out, of course, but with the level of anxiety across the nation very high, many of us may bring another distraction to work with them in the […]
Brooke Russell: A Black Physicist’s Journey
This past May, Brooke Russell became the first Black woman to earn her doctorate in physics at Yale University. Now at Berkeley Lab, she studies the nuclear structure of exotic isotopes. Russell shares her journey in a recent article for Physics Today. “This past May I earned my doctorate in physics, becoming the first Black […]
Three Questions for the All Access Co-Chairs
This October is the 75th observance of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). To celebrate, All Access ERG co-chairs Misha Gonzalez and Emalynn Robinson share the benefits of an inclusive workplace and their vision for Berkeley Lab. What is the purpose of the All Access ERG, and why might I want to get involved? Misha: […]
Staff Highlighted in New ‘We Are Berkeley Lab’ Website
The Lab is world-renowned for its cutting-edge research and breakthrough science, made possible by our talented and committed employees — from scientists, postdocs, and administrators, to technicians, custodians, and shuttle operators. This site is dedicated to showcasing these individuals.
Wellness Apps for Kaiser Members
Kaiser is offering it’s members no-cost access to online fitness classes and 2 wellness apps, making it easier to take care of yourself anywhere. Make the most of your membership with extra support for your total health — mind, body, and spirit. Sweat it out from the comfort of home with on-demand workouts at no […]
Three Questions for the All Access Executive Sponsors
This October is the 75th observance of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). To celebrate, Executive Sponsors of the All Access Employee Resource Group – David L. Brown and Helen Cademartori – share what NDEAM means to them and how Berkeley Lab has become more accessible over the years. What does NDEAM mean to you? […]
