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What to Expect in 2023: IDEA Office

The IDEA Office has brought many changes to the Lab in the past three years. In this conversation with IDEA Program Manager Kelly Perce, part of a series on 2023 changes at the Lab, Kelly discusses new ways to put IDEA principles into action, the return of some favorites from last year, and how the […]

IDEA Speaker Series

The IDEA Speaker Series is a collaboration between the IDEA Office and our 9 employee resource groups (ERGs), and our purpose is to bring a diverse array of speakers to Berkeley Lab who have deep expertise in issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion, often specifically in the workplace and in STEM, and particularly to […]

LBNL Asian Pacific Islander ERG Statement of Solidarity with the Afghan Community

The steering committee of the Asian Pacific Islander ERG acknowledges that the unrest, instability, and uncertainty in Afghanistan is causing suffering among the Afghan people. In addition to the rapidly changing political situation and warlike conditions, Afghanistan has experienced earthquakes and is facing a food shortage as winter approaches. The situation in-country causes a ripple […]

Employee Resource Group Overview Presentations – February 2021

In February, 2021 each of the ERGs recorded a short overview presentation about the group – their mission, activities and accomplishments. African American ERG All Access ERG             Early Career ERG Lambda ERG LANA ERG Veterans ERG Women Scientists & Engineers Council

ERGs Welcome Four New Leaders

We’re pleased to announce that the African American ERG, the Asian Pacific Islander ERG, the Veterans ERG, and the Women Scientist and Engineers Council have appointed the following people to subcommittee and steering committee positions. Welcome Miles, Sandy, Alex and Juliane! Miles Green Steering Committee Member, African American Employee Resource Group Miles Green is the […]

Become a Lab Ambassador – Spring 2021

The Berkeley Lab Ambassador Program strives to advance the Lab’s efforts to increase diverse representation through participating in diversity conferences, career fairs, and networking events. Sign up to be an ambassador and support one of the upcoming talent outreach events this year. 2021 Ambassador Conferences Oregon State College of Engineering: National Labs Networking Night (virtual), […]

Three Questions for Navy Veteran Stephany Tone

Like many in her generation, the events of September 11, 2001, were a catalyst that put Stephany Tone on a career path that led her to Berkley Lab. Stephany is new to the Lab, joining this year during the pandemic. She spent five and a half years in the Navy serving in the Military Police. […]

Three Questions for Navy Veteran Michael Batie

Navy Veteran Michael Batie supports the Lab in Facilities, where he maintains mission-critical infrastructure for the Lab. Michael is also serving as the new co-chair of the Lab’s Veterans Employee Group, and in this interview, he shares the importance of veterans to the Lab. Michael Batie joined the U.S. Navy to take advantage of its […]

Ambassador Program Fall 2020 Outreach Events

The IDEA Office and Kelly Johnson, Berkeley Lab’s Talent Outreach Manager, are seeking Lab Ambassadors for a series of fall outreach events. What is a Lab Ambassador? The Ambassador Program, started in 2014 by former Lab Director Paul Alivisatos, is designed to advance our efforts to increase underrepresented groups at the Lab. Interested staff attend […]

Rebuilding Together Brown Bag – July 24, 2020

Rebuilding Together preserves affordable home ownership and revitalizes communities by providing free repairs for low-income seniors, disabled individuals, veterans, and others. Learn about volunteer opportunities from a rep from a local chapter of Rebuilding Together on July 24 at 12:30 p.m. Date: July 24, 2020 (add it to your calendar) Time: 12:30 pm Zoom: https://lbnl.zoom.us/j/91982107178