Berkeley Lab K-12 STEM Outreach Opportunities for June – August
Dear Berkeley Lab Colleagues, Please join us on a new chapter of enhanced community outreach and engagement through K-12 STEM Programs! As we establish new connections and rekindle relationships, we look forward to working with the entire Lab staff on new programs, updated curriculum content, and building stronger STEM pipeline with students in the East […]
Talk for Postdocs on Science Communication & Outreach
The Postdoc Association’s peer-to-peer mentoring activities continue this month with a talk by Faith Dukes, manager of the Lab’s K-12 program. She will discuss science communication and outreach on Thursday, June 6, at noon in Perseverance Hall (Bldg. 54-130). Bring your lunch and questions. More>>
Need a Fall Intern? WD&E is Seeking Mentors
Workforce Development & Education is seeking mentors for its fall internship program, which runs August 26 through Dec. 6. August 6 is the last day to make offers. Click for more information on mentoring, as well as instructions on reviewing applicants and selecting interns. More>>
Get Training to Teach STEM at June 6 Session
Interested in becoming a STEM education ambassador? The next training session on STEM teaching modules is Thursday, June 6, from 9 a.m. to noon. Three different teaching kits will be covered. Stay for one or all three modules. More information and sign up sheet>>
Lab to Host July 26 Postdoc Career Fair
The Lab’s Postdoc Program and Postdoc Association are jointly hosting Berkeley Lab’s first-ever Postdoc Career Fair. This full-day event on Friday, July 26, is free for Lab postdocs. Space is limited and registration — which opens June 26 — is on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information and to register>>
High School Students Get a Glimpse of Life at the Lab
The Lab’s K-12 Program hosted nearly 80 students last week. During their two-day visit, students engaged with Lab stuff during Q&A sessions, speed networking, tours, and talks. The K-12 program thanks the volunteers who shared their STEM inspirations and encouraged the students to be curious. More>>
Lab Shares Science With Community at Oakland Public Schools Events
Berkeley Lab scientists and staff shared their excitement for STEM at two events with Oakland public schools last week. On May 4, Lab volunteers helped Prescott Elementary celebrate 150 years of education, and on May 8, they led activities during the Oakland Unified School District Science Fair. More>>
A Day of Kid-Friendly Science Activities for ‘Daughters and Sons to Work’ Event
From experiments with dry ice, to cabbage chemistry, to DNA spooling, kids who attended Daughters and Sons to Work day learned about science in a fun-filled way. The event is made possible by the volunteer efforts of numerous Lab employees. A photo feature of the day will be posted early next week. More>>
AAAS Seeks Female STEM Ambassadors
The American Association for the Advancement of Science is accepting applications for its IF/THEN Ambassadors program. The initiative brings together 100 women from a variety of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers to serve as role models for middle school girls. AAAS IF/THEN Ambassador Program
