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Judges Needed for Local Science Fair – March 12, 2021

The 2021 Contra Costa County Science Fair is preparing for a great experience for middle and high school students as well as adults who will serve as judges and volunteers. Judging is set for Friday, March 12, 2021 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. SIGN UP

Nuclear Science Day Call for Volunteers

Nuclear Science Day Volunteering We will be celebrating our 10th annual Nuclear Science Day for Scouts event at Berkeley Lab on Saturday, February 27, 2021. This virtual event is designed for Girl Scouts and BSA youths in grades 8 or higher to learn about nuclear science. The event will run from ~9:00 am to ~1:00 […]

Career Talks for Young Scientists – February 25, 2021

At Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, LBNL Next hosts K-12 Education and Outreach programs to cultivate the next generation in STEM. We’re hosting a series of career talks to inspire and encourage students to start careers in STEM fields. Each session, we will be joined by Berkeley Lab staff, Bay Area professionals, and other guest experts […]

Need a Summer Intern? Contact WD&E

Workforce Development & Education seeks mentors for summer 2021 internships, which begin June 1 and continue for ten weeks. The deadline for offers is April 1. Click for more information and instructions on reviewing applicants and selecting interns. WD&E internship programs include BLUFF, BLUR, CCI, GEM, MLEF, SCGSR, SULI, and VFP. Fall and spring terms […]

Live Science: Element of Discovery – February 5, 2021

The Live Science Series is hosted by the K-12 STEM Education and Outreach team at Berkeley Lab. Each episode in the series highlights research at the lab in a fun and simple way for the public to learn more about exciting STEM research. The Live Science series has explored topics including 3D design, atmospheric science, […]

Register Now: Family Science Night – January 28, 2021

Join Scientific Adventures and Berkeley Lab for a free virtual hour of climate science fun and family entertainment. Date: Thursday, January 28 Time: 5:30 pm Registration required Scientific Adventures for Girls and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory K-12 are hosting a free virtual STEM night for Bay Area families. With Groundhog Day just around the corner, […]

Overview of K-12 Summer Programming – January 14, 2021

Learn about outreach opportunities for the K-12 team’s high school summer programs. This year, we are hosting 3 programs for students to learn more about STEM professions and experience working in STEM. This info session will cover each program overview and their different volunteer roles.  Date: Thursday, January 14 Time: 11 am – 12 noon […]

Call for Summer High School Mentors

The K-12 team at Berkeley Lab will work with mentors to provide projects for students during summer 2021. Those who are interested in mentoring will be expected to take part in mentor training and additional meetings to help prepare for working with students. When: Summer (late June – July) – virtual projects What: Berkeley Lab […]

Friday Live Science: Particle Detectives – November 20, 2020

The Live Science Series is hosted by the K-12 STEM Education and Outreach office at Berkeley Lab. Each episode in the series highlights research at the lab in a fun and simple way for the public to learn more about exciting STEM research. Make sure to download the worksheet beforehand (uploaded to the LBNLnext website) […]

DOE Announces Early Career Research Program for FY 2021

DOE Announces Early Career Research Program for FY 2021 DOE is now accepting proposals for the Fiscal Year 2021 Office of Science Early Career Research Program (ECRP). This highly prestigious program supports early career researchers at DOE national laboratories with up to $2.5 million over five years to pursue their research. To be eligible for […]