Employees Share Thoughts on What Inclusion Looks Like
Some 200 employees — online, offsite, and in the cafeteria — have answered the question “What Does Inclusion Look Like?” This word cloud represents their responses. The poll closes Friday. To participate, text LABIDEA to 22333, then text your response of 10 words or less. See the responses here.
IDEA Discussion at Brown Bag – Thursday July 18, 2019
Do you have questions about IDEA or would like to learn more about the cultural changes it is bringing to the Lab? Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer Lady Idos will hold a brown bag discussion session open to all employees on Thursday, July 18, at noon in Perseverance Hall (Bldg. 54).
What Makes Berkeley Lab Special?
Mary Ann Piette, Director of the Building Technology and Urban Systems Division, thinks it is the combination of the diverse cultures and the diverse science that employees bring to the Lab. She talks about why inclusion is important to science, and how to make teams more inclusive.
How Inclusion Can Make Your Team Stronger
Inclusion creates a welcoming and belonging environment at Berkeley Lab. It means all members of your team feel free to bring their best selves to work. Berkeley Lab’s Chief Diversity Officer Lady Idos asks reflective questions about inclusion on your team.
Special Inclusion Event – Make Your Voice Heard – July 17, 2019
Lab employees have an opportunity to make their voices heard. This Wednesday the focus is on inclusion. We’re asking you to reflect on the question, “What does inclusion mean to you?” and then anonymously share your thoughts in 10 words or less. Date: Wednesday, July 17, 2019 Location: Cafeteria Lobby & Online Time: 11:30 am […]
Introducing IDEA at Berkeley Lab
About 70 Lab employees took the time to share their thoughts on inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability in a video series that will be shared with you in the coming weeks. This first video shows what happened when employees were asked to reflect on a time they felt excluded.
Los Alamos lab flying LGBTQ flag for first time
On Monday, a rainbow flag was raised for the first time in front of the Otowi Building on the Los Alamos National Laboratory campus, flapping alongside the U.S. and New Mexico banners. Lab officials said it will fly for the remainder of the week. It was another sign of change at the lab, which in […]
Student Veterans of America: NatCon 2020
SVA’s National Conference, or NatCon, is the largest annual gathering of student veterans in the country. NatCon 2020 will be held on January 3-5, 2020 in Los Angeles. The key to our success with NatCon has always been the outstanding, educational, and thought provoking breakout sessions we offer attendees. Presenting at NatCon gives you the opportunity to […]
Project Search Open House – May 29, 2019
As a follow up to the April 23rd Neurodiversity Panel Event we will hold an open house for those who are interested in learning more about Project SEARCH. Berkeley Lab has partnered with East Bay Innovations and Project SEARCH for many years and several of the people who started as interns are now Lab employees. […]
“Disproportional Attention Impacts Inclusion” Videos And Inclusion Challenge Now Available
As a follow-up to the talk given by Dr. Steve Robbins on July 26-27, 2017, the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Office is launching a Labwide inclusion program called “Inclusion Starts with a Conversation.” The DEI Office, along with the Diversity and Inclusion Council, invite all Lab employees to watch the inclusion videos and join […]
