Video: Celebrate Lunar New Year with a Story 2021
Ring in the Year of the Ox with a story from the Asian Art Museum about the animals in the lunar year zodiac. Don’t forget the popcorn (or dumplings)!
UC President Michael V. Drake reflects on Black History Month
UC President Michael V. Drake reflects on the Black workers, scholars, artists and activists who have propelled the University of California — and the world — forward, and the work that remains to be done to achieve our ideals of equality, inclusion and justice. Learn more: Black Californians have played a significant role in UC’s […]
Black History Month Recognition, Celebration, and Action 2021 – Message from Mike Witherell
Dear colleagues, We are celebrating the 95th year of commemorating the significant ways Black Americans have shaped and contributed to US history. This year’s celebration of Black History Month seems different to me, however. Much has happened in the nine months since George Floyd’s murder to refocus our attention on the violence, discrimination, and barriers […]
DOE: Celebrating Black History Month in 2021
The DOE honors the excellence contributed to our mission, vision, and goals by African Americans, this month during Black History Month and throughout the year. Black Americans help to ensure America’s security and prosperity by addressing its energy, environmental, and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions. Black Americans created and sustained American leadership […]
Three Questions For WD&E Manager Colette Flood
Oakland native Colette Flood came to Berkeley Lab 11 years ago as an Internship Manager, and is now the Manager of Workforce Development and Education. She holds a B.S. in Public Administration and a Master’s in Public Policy from the University of Southern California. The Workforce Development Office manages Undergraduate, Post-baccalaureate, Graduate, and Faculty Internships, […]
AWIS Celebrates Black History Month 2021
The Association of Women in Science wants to ensure that women in science are recognized for their contributions. In honor of Black History Month, they want to acknowledge these pioneering scientists whose curiosity, determination, and brilliance helped light the way for other women and girls to follow in their footsteps. Be sure to check back […]
Black History Month 2021: Honoring the Contributions of Lab Researcher James Harris
The discovery of an element is a rare occurrence. Defying racial and academic expectations, James A. Harris played a prominent role in the discovery of two elements. Harris, who grew up in both Texas and California, earned a bachelor’s degree in chemistry in 1953 from Huston-Tillotson College in Austin, Texas. He then served in the […]
Black History Month Virtual Events 2021
Thursday, FEBRUARY 11, at 12 noon on Zoom “Resilience: A Journey of Fortitude and Faith” with Colette Flood Join the AAERG in welcoming guest speaker Colette Flood, Education Director for the DOE Office of Science; Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists programs; Manager of Workforce Development and Education; and founding member of the AAERG. [Zoom Link] […]
Black History Month 2021 Learning Resources
Black History Month is here! Virtual Events That Celebrate and Honor Black Culture from Eventbrite PBS is premiering three new shows and streaming 10 more Also from PBS: Learn About 28 Black History Makers in 28 Days […]
