Celebrate Transgender Day of Visibilty 2021
The Lambda Alliance celebrate on March 31 with a coffee break dedicated to celebrating transgender people in science and society. They shared a variety of resources: UN Free & Equal: Being a trans ally is easier than you think: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_-jJQkgKwE&ab_channel=UNHumanRights Gallup poll from 2020: https://news.gallup.com/poll/329708/lgbt-identification-rises-latest-estimate.aspx Human Rights Campaign TDOV 2020: https://youtu.be/R89qcL0HXeE TED talk: “A short […]
Creating More Inclusive Spaces in STEM for Native Americans – April 7, 2021
Date: April 7, 2021 Time: 12pm PT (2pm Central) Zoom Registration Required This webinar will feature guest panelists Dr. Ruth Plenty Sweetgrass-She Kills and Jennifer Harrington who will be discussing their article “Creating More Inclusive Spaces in STEM for Native Americans” and share more of their experiences and discuss ways to create more inclusive spaces for Indigenous […]
‘New Normal’ Class Photo: New Colleagues
To mark the year anniversary of the Lab’s shelter-in-place order, we decided to take photos of the “New Normal Class” – those who joined the Lab since March 17, 2020. Take a look, learn what people are most looking forward to, and welcome our newest Lab colleagues.
Anti-Asian Discrimination and Violence – A Letter from Mike Witherell
Colleagues, We all have been alarmed in recent months by reports of more frequent and escalating violence directed against people of Asian descent. This morning I learned to my deep sorrow that the horrific overnight shootings in Atlanta, Georgia, have left six Asian women dead. Too many people in our society suffer discrimination and […]
UCB College of Chemistry: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in STEM – February 24, 2021
Anne Baranger, the newly appointed Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for the College of Chemistry, will facilitate a discussion with alumni on their personal and professional experiences with DEI in higher education and various industries. Don’t miss the chance to ask your questions and hear from these leaders about their thoughts on this […]
Two Lunar New Year Events – February 18 & 19, 2021
Happy Lunar New Year! Thursday, February 18 Join us for the Asian and Pacific Islander (API) ERG’s Lunar New Year social event next Thursday, February 18, at 4 PM. We will watch a Zodiac video and then participate in an interactive Zodiac-based activity. We will follow that with a second video on traditional Lunar New […]
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 […]
Welcome the Lunar New Year with Festivities and Food
If you’re not yet in the mood for Lunar New Year, the Lab’s Asian Association suggests this video which features festive activities and food. May the Year of the Ox bring happiness, fortune, and wellness to your home!
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 […]
