The STEM Future is Female – SXSW EDU Virtual Session – May 19, 2020
If the SXSW EDU conference in Austin, Texas, in early March had not been cancelled due to COVID-19 public health concerns, the U.S. Department of Energy, NASA, and the U.S. State Department would have been joining forces in an expo booth and a panel. But we didn’t want the change of plans to keep us […]
Need Homework Help? Lab Co-Workers to the Rescue
If you have a middle or high school student looking for personalized help with math, science, English, or history homework, sign up at the Lab’s K-12 site for an hour-long session of homework help over Zoom. Sign-ups start Friday, April 24. REGISTRATION and more information on the Berkeley Lab K-12 site. Berkeley Lab staff are […]
science@home: The Lawrence Hall of Science
You and your child can do science in your kitchen or back yard. The Lawrence Hall of Science has a slate of videos, activities, and resources and a full schedule of live streams to keep your family engaged without having to leave your home. Check out the resources!
Family Friendly Science Session: Water in the 21st Century
Water Supplies in the 21st Century: Old Systems, Emerging Threats, and some Clever New Approaches Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2020 Time: 12 noon – 1 pm Zoom: https://lbnl.zoom.us/j/816753971 Even in the midst of a major new problem (you-know-what), the old problems don’t go away. Water remains a critical issue threatening the economic vitality of California, the […]
Homework Help Needed
Many Lab parents are helping with homework, but even the strongest can be stumped when it comes to chemistry, physics, and math. If you are comfortable with middle school and high school science and math, please volunteer to tutor. The program may be open to the community after an internal trial. Volunteer Sign Up Form.
Support STEM learning at home with the new STEM Rising Meet a Scientist YouTube Talks!
Are you a scientist who can share your work with middle and high school students during a ten minute recorded video? Please sign up today for the STEM Rising Meet a Scientist YouTube talks. Visit http://bit.ly/meetascientist to sign up In this series, presented by the Department of Energy’s Office of Public Affairs STEM Rising initiative, […]
Volunteers Sought for Bring A Kid to Work Day
The Lab’s K-12 Office is hosting Bring a Kid to Work Day on April 17. Volunteers are needed to do morning registration, chaperone, help out at activity stations, guide tours, and assist with event organization. Morning and afternoon shifts are available. Those who help out will get a free T-shirt. REGISTRATION
Internship Collaboration Helps Diversify STEM Pipeline
Deputy Lab Director Horst Simon met recently with graduate students who are participating in a Berkeley Lab-Cal State University East Bay internship program. The collaboration between the two institutions represents one of several components of Berkeley Lab’s efforts to diversify the STEM pipeline. Full Story>>
Help Support Oakland School District Events
The Oakland Unified School District is hosting a “Dinner With a Scientist” on May 4 and a science fair on May 13. Consider sharing your knowledge and expertise with students at either or both events to help support STEM in our local schools. More information>>
Help Plan Science Summer Camp for Girls
Volunteers are needed to plan camp activities for Science Accelerating Girls’ Engagement in STEM (SAGE-S), hosted by the Lab. The focus is on innovation, experiencing the everyday life of a scientist or engineer, and meeting women in STEM. The camp is in August, but planning help is needed now. REGISTRATION FORM
