Spring 2021 Intern Requests Due Oct. 16
Need an intern for next year? Project descriptions for spring 2021 interns in scientific, engineering, and technical fields are due to Workforce Development & Education by Oct 16. Interested mentors can read the Applicant Review Guide on WD&E’s mentoring webpage.
Doudna Shares Prize for Discovery of CRISPR Gene Editing Tool
Biochemist Jennifer Doudna, a UC Berkeley professor and Berkeley Lab faculty scientist, is co-winner of the 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for her co-discovery of CRISPR-Cas9, a groundbreaking genetic engineering technology. She shares the Nobel Prize with Emmanuelle Charpentier. In 2008 Doudna’s nascent research on CRISPR was funded by a Berkeley Lab LDRD award. Together, […]
WorkFit is Celebrating ‘Exercise is Medicine’ Month in October
Join Berkeley Rec Sports and University Health Services in a month-long celebration of Exercise is Medicine on Campus (EIM-OC), showcasing virtual programs and services from campus fitness, health, and wellness specialists. EIM-OC is a global initiative committed to the belief that physical activity promotes optimal health and is integral in the prevention and treatment of […]
Three Questions for Danila Ushizima
Daniela Ushizima of the Computational Research Division credits her Brazilian heritage for her resilience, a valuable trait for those in the field of experimental sciences, she says. Daniela Ushizima started at the Lab as a postdoc 13 years ago and is now a staff scientist working with machine learning and computer vision for scientific image […]
Teleworking Safety Tip
Telework presents unique ergonomic challenges. Don’t ignore your discomfort. Get an ergo evaluation and make changes to your set-up. In August, four employees reported neck, shoulder, or wrist discomfort and got help. Contact a Lab ergo advocate at ergo@lbl.gov or call 510-486-6848. The Berkeley Lab Ergonomics Program provides ergonomic support and services to help optimize […]
Three Questions for Asmita Patel
September is National Preparedness Month, and those preparations extend to the science areas of the Lab. Last year the Lab was faced with two Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPSs), which provided unique challenges to a large scientific community such as the Lab. This week we talked with two of the Mission Support Officers who went […]
‘Be Well at Work’ October Wellness Events & Classes
Interested in receiving the Be Well at Work newsletter straight to your inbox? Email ntcastillo@berkeley.edu to sign-up. Healthy Holiday Challenge Nov 9 – Dec 18 6-week Online Lifestyle Program REGISTER Give yourself the gift of healthier habits this year with the Healthy Holiday Challenge. This 6-week program supports you with small, healthy steps you build […]
Work Together: Speedy Zoom Meetings
Give your Zoom meeting attendees a break by changing your Google calendar settings to default to meetings of 50 minutes rather than an hour and 25 minutes rather than 30 minutes. Go to your Google calendar>Settings>Event Settings, then click the checkbox for speedy meetings. How to change your calendar settings to speedy meetings>>
Update your Self-Service ID Page in UCPath by Sept. 30
In less than a minute, you can support Lab-wide efforts in fostering an inclusive environment by verifying your race/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Learn more and ensure your profile accurately represents you by Sept. 30. “Why Verify Self-ID Now?” Verify your demographic now: http://ucpath.universityofcalifornia.edu/ To self-identify; log into UCPath, find […]
Director’s Awards Laureates Announced – Event Nov. 12, 2020
Three Lifetime Achievement awards and 34 employees in nine award categories will be celebrated Thursday, Nov. 12, at 3 p.m. at the ninth annual Director’s Awards, the top honor bestowed on Lab employees for excellence. See this year’s honorees and look for future articles on their accomplishments. The Director’s Awards program recognizes significant achievements of […]
